In a stubborn confrontation Jarrett Hurd (22-0, 15 KOs) got a split decision over Erislandy Lara (25-2-2, 14 KOs) and became the light middleweight champion by two versions - WBA and IBF. In the final, twelfth round, Hurd managed to send Lara down. The scores were: 114-113 in favor of Lara and twice 114-113 in favor of Hurd.
If Hurd was not able to send Lara to the canvas in the 12th round, the result of the fight would be a draw.