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Vernon Forrest

Vernon Forrest

β€œThe Viper”
Boxing record: 41-3, 1 NC (29)
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Augusta, Georgia, U.S.

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 best fights.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4. 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.

  5. 5. 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.