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First Name

Vernon

Last Name

Forrest

Date of Birth

25 February 1971

Build

Athletic

Hair Color

Bald

Place of Birth

Augusta, Georgia

Star Sign

Pisces

Date of Death

25 July 2009

Place of Death

Atlanta, Georgia

Cause of Death

Homicide during carjacking

Ethnicity

Black

Claim to Fame

World Welterweight Champion

Gender

Male

Nationality

American

Couple Profile

Vernon "the Viper" Forrest (February 12, 1971 – July 25, 2009) was an American professional boxer. He was a world champion in the welterweight and light middleweight divisions and is best known for his two fights with Shane Mosley. 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. On the evening of July 25, 2009, Forrest was shot dead during an attempted carjacking in Atlanta, Georgia. Forrest was shot seven or eight times as he attempted to stop carjackers from stealing his Jaguar, which had his girlfriend`s son in the backseat. The child is said to be alright.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Forrest

Wikipedia Text

Vernon Forrest, nicknamed "The Viper", (January 12, 1971 � July 25, 2009) was an American professional boxer who became a world champion in the welterweight and light middleweight divisions and noted for his two victories over Shane Mosley and upset losses to Ricardo Mayorga.

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