Adrian Mora

Adrián Mora (born February 26, 1978) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2008. He held the IBA light welterweight title in 2007.[1]

Adrián Mora
Statistics
Real nameAdrián Mora
Nickname(s)Juanito
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach78 in (198 cm)
Born (1978-09-02) September 2, 1978
Thornton, Colorado
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins20
Wins by KO12
Losses1
Draws1
No contests0

Amateur career

Mora had an amateur career of 62-8 and won a silver medal at the 2000 Western trials. He is the younger brother of both light welterweight contender Anthony Mora and boxing referee Russell Mora.[2]

Professional career

In January 2007, Mora beat the American Aaron Drake to win the National Boxing Association light welterweight title.[3]

In May 2007, Mora beat Marc Thompson (15-1) in just the first round to win the IBA light welterweight title. This bout was held at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado.[4]

His only loss was to IBF champion Javier Jáuregui in September 2007. One year later Mora knocked out the veteran Shad Howard.[5]

References

  1. "Silverhawk Boxing Signs Adrian Mora". 8 June 2006.
  2. "Anthony Mora - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  3. "X-Cel Worldwide". www.championsofboxing.com. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  4. http://www.rockymountainboxing.com/Silver%20Hawk%20Final%20Presser.htm%5B%5D
  5. "Adrian Mora boxer".
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