Vernon Forrest

Vernon Forrest has always been a member of boxing’s elite. But now he is recognized for it. With his most recent ring victory – a unanimous decision over Shane Mosley for the second time in six months—WBC Welterweight Champion Vernon Forrest is undisputable the best welterweight in the world. As Forrest reflects on his recent success and newfound notoriety, he feels appreciative of all his life has to offer. “I have worked very hard to achieve this level of success,” said Forrest. “I am just so grateful that it all turned out the way I hoped it would for me, my family and my career.” The Atlanta-based Forrest, who many boxing insiders consider the most talented fighter on the scene today, provided an artistic display of boxing fundamentals during his strategic and technically brilliance. The Atlanta-based Forrest, who many boxing insiders consider the most talented fighter on the scene today, provided an artistic display of boxing fundamentals during his strategic and technically brilliance Forrest was born in Augusta, Georgia. With a household that already included five siblings, Forrest became the sixth of eight children. He compiled an impressive 225-16 record, which included capturing the 1992 junior welterweight world amateur champion and 1991 US junior welterweight national title. He received a scholarship to Northern Michigan University, were he studied business administration and continued to train with the US National Team under the tutelage of head coach Al Mitchell. Fulfilling his Olympic dream was the only reason Forrest left college. He was a member of the 1992 US Olympic Team. Upon his victory, Forrest went to Barcelona, Spain as the gold medal favorite. Unfortunately he was stricken with food poisoning a day before his first round bout and lost. He returned home to Augusta, moved to Atlanta and turned pro