Best fights of Vernon Forrest
Over 16 years as a professional, Vernon Forrest compiled a 41-3 (29) record, including 16 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vernon Forrest defeats Shane Mosley
On January 26, 2002 Vernon Forrest fought Shane Mosley for the WBC welterweight title. Forrest was 30 years old with a record of 33-0, and Mosley was 30 with a record of 38-0. Forrest was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Mosley was on an undefeated 38-fight winning streak. Forrest won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Vernon Forrest defeats Shane Mosley in their 2nd fight
On July 20, 2002 Vernon Forrest defended his WBC and The Ring welterweight titles against Shane Mosley. It was their second meeting. Forrest was 31 years old with a record of 34-0, and Mosley was 30 with a record of 38-1. Forrest was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while Mosley was coming off a loss. Forrest won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Vernon Forrest defeats Sergio Mora in their 2nd fight
On September 13, 2008 Vernon Forrest fought Sergio Mora for the WBC super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Forrest was 37 years old with a record of 40-3, and Mora was 27 with a record of 21-0-1. Forrest was coming off a loss, while Mora was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Forrest won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
4. Vernon Forrest defeats Vince Phillips
On January 22, 2000 Vernon Forrest defended his WBC-NABF welterweight title against Vince Phillips. Forrest was 28 years old with a record of 30-0, and Phillips was 36 with a record of 40-4. Forrest was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Phillips was coming off a win. Forrest won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Vernon Forrest defeats Carlos Baldomir
On July 28, 2007 Vernon Forrest fought Carlos Baldomir for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Forrest was 36 years old with a record of 38-2, and Baldomir was 36 with a record of 43-10-6. Forrest was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Baldomir was coming off a loss. Forrest won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Vernon Forrest defeats Ike Quartey
On August 5, 2006 Vernon Forrest faced Ike Quartey in a welterweight bout. Forrest was 35 years old with a record of 37-2, and Quartey was 36 with a record of 37-2-1. Forrest was on a 2-fight winning streak and Quartey was on a 3-fight winning streak. Forrest won via unanimous decision.
7. Vernon Forrest KOs Michele Piccirillo
On December 1, 2007 Vernon Forrest defended his WBC super welterweight title against Michele Piccirillo. Forrest was 36 years old with a record of 39-2, and Piccirillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forrest was on a 4-fight winning streak. Forrest stopped Michele Piccirillo via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
8. Vernon Forrest KOs Steve Martinez
On April 16, 1999 Vernon Forrest defended his WBC-NABF welterweight title against Steve Martinez. Forrest was 28 years old with a record of 27-0, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forrest was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Forrest stopped Steve Martinez via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Vernon Forrest KOs Ed Griffin
On December 12, 1998 Vernon Forrest defended his WBC-NABF welterweight title against Ed Griffin. Forrest was 27 years old with a record of 25-0, and Griffin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forrest was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Forrest stopped Ed Griffin via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Vernon Forrest KOs Sergio Rios
On July 16, 2005 Vernon Forrest faced Sergio Rios. Forrest was 34 years old with a record of 35-2, and Rios was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forrest was on a 2-fight losing streak. Forrest stopped Sergio Rios via TKO in the 2nd round.