Vernon Forrest losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Vernon Forrest compiled a 41-3 (29) record, including 16 title fights across three weight classes. He had three losses against two different opponents, all of them in title fights.
3. Vernon Forrest loses to Sergio Mora via majority decision
On June 7, 2008 Vernon Forrest defended his WBC super welterweight title against Sergio Mora. Forrest was 37 years old with a record of 40-2, and Mora was 27 with a record of 20-0-1. Forrest was on a 5-fight winning streak and Mora was coming off a win. Forrest lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Mora.
2. Vernon Forrest loses to Ricardo Mayorga in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On July 12, 2003 Vernon Forrest fought Ricardo Mayorga for the The Ring, WBA (Super), WBC, and lineal welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Forrest was 32 years old with a record of 35-1, and Mayorga was 29 with a record of 24-3-1. Forrest was coming off a loss, while Mayorga was on a 2-fight winning streak. Forrest lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Mayorga.
1. Vernon Forrest loses to Ricardo Mayorga via KO
On January 25, 2003 Vernon Forrest defended his The Ring and WBC welterweight titles against Ricardo Mayorga. Forrest was 31 years old with a record of 35-0, and Mayorga was 29 with a record of 23-3-1. Forrest was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Mayorga was coming off a win. Mayorga stopped Forrest via TKO in the 3rd round. Lost the titles.