Vernon Forrest
Vernon Forrest held the WBC super welterweight world title and the WBC, IBF and The Ring welterweight world titles between 2001 and 2009. Forrest's highest place in The Ring's annual pound for pound ratings was No. 4, in 2002.
- World title bouts
- 10
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 6–3
- World titles held
- 4
- Longest world title reign (The Ring welterweight, 2002–2003)
- 11 months
Timeline of world title events
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2009
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Vernon Forrest’s reign as the WBC super welterweight world champion ends
Super Welterweight · WBC
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2008
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 1 at super welterweight in its annual ratings
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Vernon Forrest beats Sergio Mora via unanimous decision 12/12
Super Welterweight · WBC
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Sergio Mora beats Vernon Forrest via majority decision 12/12
Super Welterweight · WBC
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2007
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 4 at super welterweight in its annual ratings
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Vernon Forrest beats Michele Piccirillo via knockout 11/12
Super Welterweight · WBC
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Vernon Forrest beats Carlos Baldomir via unanimous decision 12/12
Super Welterweight · WBC
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2006
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 8 at super welterweight in its annual ratings
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2003
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 2 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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Ricardo Mayorga beats Vernon Forrest via majority decision 12/12
Welterweight · WBA Super, WBC and The Ring
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Ricardo Mayorga beats Vernon Forrest via knockout 3/12
Welterweight · WBA Super, WBC and The Ring
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2002
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest the welterweight champion in its annual ratings
The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 4 pound for pound in its annual ratings
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Vernon Forrest beats Shane Mosley via unanimous decision 12/12
Welterweight · WBC and The Ring
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Vernon Forrest beats Shane Mosley via unanimous decision 12/12
Welterweight · WBC and The Ring
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2001
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 3 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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Vernon Forrest’s reign as the IBF welterweight world champion ends
Welterweight · IBF
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Vernon Forrest beats Raul Frank via unanimous decision 12/12
Welterweight · IBF
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2000
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 3 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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Vernon Forrest v Raul Frank: no contest 3/12
Welterweight · IBF
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1999
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 7 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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1998
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 8 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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1997
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The Ring magazine rates Vernon Forrest No. 8 at welterweight in its annual ratings