Best I Faced: Vince Phillips
Heavy-handed Vince Phillips upset a lot of plans when he shocked Kostya Tszyu to become the IBF junior welterweight titleholder...
read moreOn this day: Vernon Forrest scores controversial decision win over Ike Quartey
Many felt “The Viper” slithered his way out of this one. On August 5, 2006, Vernon Forrest scored a controversial 10-round...
read moreDied on this day: Vernon Forrest
A tragedy struck the boxing world 13 years ago today. On July 25, 2009, two-division champion Vernon Forrest stopped at a...
read moreOn this day: Vernon Forrest bests Sugar Shane Mosley again, retains welterweight crown
For the most part, someone always has your number. On July 20, 2002, Vernon Forrest scored a repeat 12-round unanimous decision...
read moreBeating Shane Mosley – Twice! – Not the defining standard of Vernon Forrest’s too-short life
For many boxers who sweat and bleed and toil to achieve something truly momentous in a sport that frequently can...
read moreThe Ring Remembers two-weight world champion Vernon Forrest on his 50th birthday
Had Vernon Forrest chosen differently on the night of July 25, 2009, it is very likely that this day --...
read moreBest I Trained: Al Mitchell
On Friday, trainer Al Mitchell will be honored for more than 60 years of service to boxing when he’s inducted...
read moreDougie’s Friday mailbag (R.I.P Rocky Lockridge, Teofimo’s Takeover, Team Hearn vs. Team Warren)
R.I.P ROCKY LOCKRIDGE Hi Doug, Sad to read about the passing of Rocky Lockridge. I know most folks of recent memory will...
read moreBest I Faced: Shane Mosley
The latest former champion to hang up his gloves is Sugar Shane Mosley who fought the very best throughout a career which spanned almost 25 years.
read moreConviction upheld for driver in Vernon Forrest murder
The Georgia Supreme Court upheld the murder conviction of the getaway driver involved in the 2009 slaying of Vernon Forrest.
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