On July 28, 2007, Carlos Baldomir (43-10-6, 13 KOs) and Vernon Forrest (38-2, 28 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBC super-welterweight world titles. The vacant WBC super-welterweight title is also on the line.
Carlos Baldomir is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 22% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr., 8 months and 24 days ago. Vernon Forrest is on a 3-fight win streak with a 70% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Ike Quartey, 11 months and 23 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Carlos Baldomir at 99-1 winning odds. Vernon Forrest really doesn't have much to present against Baldomir.
Vernon Forrest defeated Carlos Baldomir via unanimous decision . Forrest improves his record to 39-2, while Baldomir adds a loss to his record at 43-11-6.