Former professional boxing champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in an attempted carjacking in Atlanta on Saturday night.
Forrest, an Augusta, Georgia native and Atlanta resident, was a three-time champion in two different weight classes.
Forrest was shot seven or eight times as he chased at least two men who had tried to steal his car as he put air in his tires at a gas station in Atlanta on Saturday night. He also had a gun and apparently chased the suspects, before he was gunned down.
Forrest (41-3, 29 KOs), was a 1992 U.S. Olympian and was a former two-time welterweight and junior middleweight champion.
He is best known for his two decision victories against Shane Mosley in 2002, the first of which handed Mosley his first professional loss. Mosley was widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer in thw world at the time.
Vernon was also known for his work with charity with his involvement in Destiny's Child, a group home that provides support and guidance for mentally challenged adults. He was also involved with many other charitable organizations during his boxing career.
With Alexis Arguello and Arturo Gatti before him, this now makes three great boxing champions that have died in July. Truly a sad day, and month, for the Sweet Science.
Vernon Forrest, 38, a true Georgia boxing great, will be missed.
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