Vernon Forrest Dead
Former Boxing Champ Vernon Forrest was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking in Atlanta Saturday night.
Again, Boxing world has lost their best fighter through murder, after few weeks ago Arturo Gatti found dead in Brazil. Vernon Forrest was a world champion in the welterweight and light middleweight divisions and is best known for his two fights with Shane Mosley. Vernon “the Viper” Forrest (February 12, 1971 – July 25, 2009) was an American professional boxer. He was 38 years old.
Vernon Forrest, a former U.S. Olympian, was at a gas station putting air in the tires of his Jaguar around 11 p.m. when at least two men jumped out of a red Chevy Monte Carlo and tried to steal his car. He had a gun in his car and ran after the suspects. He was shot multiple times by two semi-automatic weapons.
At the time of the shooting, the young son of the boxer’s girlfriend was in the car. He was unharmed, and is in police custody awaiting family members who are flying in from Texas to pick him up.
Vernon Forrest of Georgia poses during his official weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 12, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Forrest will try to reclaim the WBC super welterweight title from Sergio Mora of California on September 13. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The murder is currently under investigation. Police have a general description of the suspects and are talking to several witnesses.
“The victim and suspect became involved in a brief foot chase,” Lt. Meadows said. “At some point, gunfire was exchanged between the two of them. The victim was shot at least once in the head.”
Lt. Meadows said Forrest was shot 7 or 8 times by two semi-automatic weapons. Investigators said they are talking to several witness.
“At this point we have a general description of at least two black males driving a red Monte Carlo.” Lt. Meadows said.
Vernon Forrest vs Sergio Mora in September 12, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada
In his professional debut in November 1992, Forrest defeated Charles Hawkins. Through 1996, Forrest stopped 13 out of 15 opponents. Five were stopped in the first round.
As the years went by Forrest won a few minor title belts. It the year 2000 Forrest finally got his chance to fight for the IBF welterweight title against Raul Frank. A cut caused by an accidental head butt ended the bout in round three and the fight was therefore ruled a no contest.
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