Boxing: Mora outlasts Quinonez

Lemoore, California: Promising unbeaten contender Adrian Mora outlasted former NABF champion Steve Quinonez to register a 10-round split-decision victory by the scores of 96-94 (twice) for Mora and 98-92 for Quinonez, Thursday on Showtime.

In the "ShoBox: The New Generation'' co-feature, Armenta captured a unanimous decision over Garcia by the scores of 76-74 on all three scorecards. The doubleheader, which took place at the Palace Indian Gaming Center, was promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions and aired at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). It was the 46th fight show in the popular "ShoBox" series, which debuted in July 2001.

Mora, 12-0-(7), of Denver, Colorado. was able to use his considerable height and reach advantage to keep Quinonez at bay most of the fight. He was able to land his jab to Quinonez's face with regularity, enabling him to steal numerous rounds throughout the bout. Mora compiled a 62-8 amateur record and earned a silver medal at the 2000 Western Trials. He turned pro at age 22 with a fourth-round TKO over Arthur Medina on Oct. 29, 2000.