On September 13, 2008, Sergio Mora (21-0-1, 5 KOs), the super-welterweight WBC champion, defends his title against former world champion Vernon Forrest (40-3, 29 KOs).
Sergio Mora is coming in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 22% KO rate; his last fight was a majority decision win over Forrest, 3 months and 6 days ago. Vernon Forrest is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 67% KO rate, with his last fight being a majority decision loss to Mora, 3 months and 6 days ago.
The winning odds are at 93.8-6.2 in favor of Vernon Forrest. It is going to be very difficult for Sergio Mora to win this fight.
Vernon Forrest defeated Sergio Mora via unanimous decision in the rematch and wins the WBC title. Forrest improves his record to 41-3, while Mora adds a loss to his record at 21-1-1.