Vernon Forest murdered in attempted car-jacking

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By Leo Ashworth: After the deaths in recent weeks of former World Champions Alexis Arguello and Arturo Gatti reports of yet another former champion’s passing are coming to us out of Atlanta, Georgia.

WBC World Light Middleweight Champ Vernon Forest was apparently putting air in the tyres of his Jaguar at a filling station when two assailants attempted to steal his car. Forest , allegedly armed with a handgun, gave chase to the assailants and at some point shots were exchanged resulting in Forest being shot several times, at least once in the head.

The news is a further blow to fight fans who in recent weeks have seen the “Explosive Thin Man”, Nicaragua’s Alexis Arguello, commit suicide and Italian-born Canadian tough guy Arturo “Thunder” Gatti die in suspicious circumstances in Brazil with his wife implicated by local Police.

I’m sure all Eastside readers will join me in expressing our sorrow and sending our best wishes and sympathy to the family and friends of Vernon Forest at this sad time. RIP, Champ. And thanks for the memories.
 
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(WSB Radio) Former boxing champion and U.S. Olympian Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in an attempted carjacking in the Mechanicsville community, a police spokesperson said.

Lt. Keith Meadows with the Atlanta police department told WSB Radio, Forrest was putting air in the tires of his Jaguar around 11 p.m. Saturday at a gas station on White Hall St. at McDaniel St. Investigators said at least two men jumped out of a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo and tried to steal Forrest's car. The boxer had a gun and started running after the suspects.

"The victim and suspect became involved in a brief foot chase," Lt. Meadows said. "At some point, gunfire was exchanged between the two of them. The victim was shot at least once in the head."

Lt. Meadows said Forrest was shot 7 or 8 times by two semi-automatic weapons. Investigators said they are talking to several witness.

"At this point we have a general description of at least two black males driving a red Monte Carlo." Lt. Meadows said.

Police don't think the suspects knew Forrest, 38, was a professional boxer. His girlfriend's young son was in the car at the time of the shooting. Family members are flying in from Texas to pick up the child, Lt. Meadows said. He is in police custody and is unharmed.

Forrest, who lived in Atlanta, was a member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic team in Barcelona, Spain. He was best known for two WBC welterweight wins against Sugar Shane Mosley in 2002. Forrest, nicknamed the Viper, beat Sergio Mora for the WBC junior middleweight title in September.

The Augusta, Ga. native was stripped of his WBC belt in May because of a rib injury. He was supposed to fight Sergio Martinez on August 1st. His career record was 41-3 with 29 knockouts.
 
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check out Vernon Forrest twitter, dated july 19th:

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/2fafc84047f0a43ce3debdbd08d186bf

On Sunday 19th July 2009, @vernonforrest said:

Man I had a nightmare last nite I dreamt I come home and found 4 guys were breaking into my house. I pull my heater and it was empty they chased me and was about to shot me then I woke up. The first thing I did was get my heater and made sure it was loaded. That dream will not come true.
 
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2-0-Sixx said:
check out Vernon Forrest twitter, dated july 19th:

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/2fafc84047f0a43ce3debdbd08d186bf

On Sunday 19th July 2009, @vernonforrest said:

Man I had a nightmare last nite I dreamt I come home and found 4 guys were breaking into my house. I pull my heater and it was empty they chased me and was about to shot me then I woke up. The first thing I did was get my heater and made sure it was loaded. That dream will not come true.
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damn thats some crazy shit..... prophetic vision?...........RIP.....
 
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2-0-Sixx said:
check out Vernon Forrest twitter, dated july 19th:

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/2fafc84047f0a43ce3debdbd08d186bf

On Sunday 19th July 2009, @vernonforrest said:

Man I had a nightmare last nite I dreamt I come home and found 4 guys were breaking into my house. I pull my heater and it was empty they chased me and was about to shot me then I woke up. The first thing I did was get my heater and made sure it was loaded. That dream will not come true.
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That's a trip!


I just read an update on Boxingscene that had more details on the incident.

Basically, it said that the dude pulled a gun on Forrest, so he gave up his wallet. Then Forrest, who was armed at the time as well, chased after the guy and they exchanged shots. Forrest thought that he got away, and headed back to the gas station, and I guess that's where dude crept back up and shot him in the back.

If its true, at least he didn't go out without a fight.

RIP Vernon Forrest
 
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