Christian Medina (27-4, 19 KOs), fighting in his hometown, began quickly by outlanding Curiel within the opening round and finding success to the body through the early stages. Medina continued that approach within the second and third rounds, appearing to construct an early lead.
Adrian Curiel (26-7-1, 5 KOs), a former IBF light flyweight champion, adjusted from the fourth through seventh rounds, increasing his activity and work rate to bring the fight back to even terms.
Curiel had one in all his best moments within the eighth round, landing a clean overhand right that snapped Medina’s head back. Medina responded within the ninth by boxing more sharply to the top, while the tenth round remained competitive, with Curiel closing strongly in the ultimate seconds.
The eleventh round was tight, with Medina holding a slight edge, and the twelfth saw Medina do barely enough to secure the choice in a fight that remained unsure until the ultimate bell.
The judges scored the bout 120-108, 116-112, and 115-113 in favor of Medina. Jose Hiram Rivera served because the referee.
Mora Rallies to Claim WBO NABO Featherweight Title
Alberto Mora overcame an early knockdown to earn a choice win over Jose Amaro in a 10-round featherweight bout for the WBO NABO title.
Mora (14-0, 9 KOs), from Mexico City, was dropped within the opening round but recovered quickly. Amaro (12-2-1, 4 KOs), a southpaw from Monterrey, held the sting within the second round, while the third and fourth rounds were closely contested with Mora barely ahead.
The fight remained competitive through the center rounds. Mora finished the sixth strongly, pressing Amaro against the ropes, while Amaro landed a right hook within the eighth that drew blood from Mora’s nose. Each fighters traded momentum within the ninth before Mora closed the show with a powerful tenth round in a spirited exchange.
Scores were 97-92 twice and 96-93. Referee Miguel Canuel officiated.
Cordero Takes Split Decision at Super Lightweight
Super lightweight Abraham “Bombi” Cordero won a split decision over southpaw Eduardo Martinez in a closely fought 10-round bout.
Cordero (17-6-2, 8 KOs), from Guadalajara, spent stretches fighting off the ropes and countering Martinez (16-3, 11 KOs). The motion remained even through the center rounds, with neither fighter establishing sustained control.
Martinez finished the tenth round strongly, however the judges awarded the choice to Cordero by scores of 97-93 and 96-94, with Martinez receiving one card at 96-95. Pablo Diaz was the referee.
Juarez Stays Unbeaten Over Sanchez
Super welterweight Sabastian Juarez remained undefeated with a six-round decision win over Ernesto “Mamba” Sanchez.
Juarez (11-0, 8 KOs), of Brownsville, Texas, outlanded Sanchez within the opening three rounds. Sanchez (5-3-1, 4 KOs) rallied within the fourth and fifth, landing a solid left hand within the fifth round that briefly checked Juarez’s momentum.
The ultimate round was competitive, with Juarez warned for hitting on the break. Judges scored the bout 59-54, 59-55, and 58-56.
Carbajal Wins Pro Debut
Super bantamweight Roberto “Prandini” Carbajal made a successful skilled debut, defeating Edgar Vazquez over 4 rounds.
Carbajal (1-0) dropped Vazquez (2-2) with a flurry within the second round and controlled the motion throughout, though he was unable to secure a stoppage. All three judges scored the bout 40-35.
David Diamante served because the ring announcer.