http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/vernon_forrest/75891 Recent articles about Vernon Forrest en-us Floyd Mayweather is the best pound for pound fighter in the world and he is up against one of his toughest opponents, Robert Guerrero, this weekend in Las Vegas. For us to accurately predict his fate this weekend we must take a look at his dominance over the last decade. Floyd has an overall record of 43-0 but his last 10 wins are what we will focus on in this article. He has won 7 Welterweight bouts, 2 Middleweight bouts, and 1 Light Welterweight bout. His ability to move between weight classes are what differentiates Mayweather from his peers. No matter the weight class his speed, quickness, and power remain in tact. Over those 10 fights Mayweather has 4 knockouts and one stoppage. He has never been praised for his power but his hand speed and endurance allows him to finish his opponents late in fights. Floyd Averages 10.6 rounds per fight over his last 10; a true testament to his work ethic and training. Many point to his age as the reason why he will lose this weekend, with his opponent Robert Guerrero sa Thu, 02 May 2013 12:54:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/numbers_say_floyd_mayweather_will_defy_age_and_defeat_robert_guerrero/13536236 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/numbers_say_floyd_mayweather_will_defy_age_and_defeat_robert_guerrero/13536236 Numbers Say Floyd Mayweather Will Defy Age and Defeat Robert Guerrero http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/numbers_say_floyd_mayweather_will_defy_age_and_defeat_robert_guerrero/13536236 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/8/f8a72df6b79997098a08fde43ee398ca232cfb10/mini/robert-guerrero-joel.jpg   If every dog has his day, Saturday night wasn’t it for Cornelius "K9" Bundrage. Bundrage lost his IBF junior middleweight title to Ishe Smith in the former’s hometown of Detroit. It was a tentative and at times sloppy affair with many close rounds, as Smith won by split decision. After a nondescript opening round, referee Sam Williams further muddied matters after he deducted a point from Bundrage for hitting his opponent while Smith was down. Williams sent both men to neutral corners after the foul. The deduction also negated what might have been a knockdown of the Las Vegas native. A known counter-puncher, Smith (25-5, 11 KOs) stalked the awkward Bundrage in attempt to time and place his punches. The 34-year-old’s straight right hand started scoring well for him in the 4th frame. Bundrage (32-5, 19 KOs) had some moments in the 8th, using his jab as a rangefinder and moving laterally to disrupt Smith’s growing momentum. In the last 10 seconds of th... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:29:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ishe_smith_defeats_cornelius_bundrage_in_the_motor_city/12980254 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ishe_smith_defeats_cornelius_bundrage_in_the_motor_city/12980254 Ishe Smith Defeats Cornelius Bundrage In The Motor City http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ishe_smith_defeats_cornelius_bundrage_in_the_motor_city/12980254 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Rumors have surfaced that Sergio Mora will take on Jesus Gonzales in a middleweight fight on April 19. The fight could be held at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, as "El Martillo" Gonzales has a strong local following in the community. The report comes from Arizona-based boxing correspondent Don Smith.Janks Trotter, Isiah McFadden, Eddie Brooks, Paul Romero and highly regarded Mario Esparza are expected to be on the card. Mora is just 2-3-1 over his last six fights, including two losses to Brian Vera, one to the late Vernon Forrest, and a draw against Shane Mosley. Gonzales, who has recently been campaigning at super middleweight, would be dropping back down to 160 lbs for the bout. He's coming off a crushing first round knockout loss to Adonis Stevenson, the second loss of his career, both of which have come via knockout. He had been on a 10 fight winning streak prior to that bout. Mora vs. Gonzales would be a competitive crossroads fight, with the winner working hi... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:08:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_mora_vs_jesus_gonzales_on_april_19/12900334 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_mora_vs_jesus_gonzales_on_april_19/12900334 Sergio Mora vs. Jesus Gonzales on April 19? http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/sergio_mora_vs_jesus_gonzales_on_april_19/12900334 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png (Sergo Mora, right, battles two-time rival Brian Vera)Perception is reality. Whether something is actually happening or not, if people think it’s happening, then that becomes the reality. Few fighters have dealt with this notion as much as, or been more maligned in the last several years than, Sergio Mora. “It's affecting me in a major way.” Mora has an edge of bitterness in his voice. “That's the reason I don’t have Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, because I have so much hate out there, people just want to spit this nasty **** at me, and they don’t know me,” he says. The proud kid from East L.A., now a veteran at age 30, clearly takes the criticism to heart. “I don’t want to read that, I don’t want other people to read that," he says. "I mean, why would I want negativity in my life?” Dubbed by hardcore fans a "reality show construct" after his tournament win in NBC’s "The Contender," Mora has seen his career take tumultuous turn after turn Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:29:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_mora_reality_distortion/11514382 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_mora_reality_distortion/11514382 Sergio Mora: Reality Distortion http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/sergio_mora_reality_distortion/11514382 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The first fight between Bryan Vera and Sergio Mora in February of 2011 featuredVera pounding out a close split decision win over the former World Champion. On Saturday, August 11 these two 160-pound standouts will do it again in Vera's home state of Texas and this time, the vacant NABO middleweight title will be on the line in the main event of TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" from the Illusions Theater at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The event marks the first co-promotion between Golden Boy Promotions and Leija & Battah Promotions, the Texas-based boxing promotional company headed by San Antonio's own former boxing superstar Jesse James Leija. The son and brother of professional fighters, Lubbock, Texas' Bryan Vera (20-6, 12 KO's) was born with boxing in his blood and you can tell that he has the heart and desire to do big things in the sport the second you see him in the ring. A veteran of nearly eight years in the professional game, the 30-year... Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:15:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bryan_vera_and_sergio_mora_to_meet_again_on_august_11/11021537 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bryan_vera_and_sergio_mora_to_meet_again_on_august_11/11021537 Bryan Vera and Sergio Mora to meet again on August 11 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bryan_vera_and_sergio_mora_to_meet_again_on_august_11/11021537 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The sweet science has always been known as a sport where headlines are made as much outside of the ring as they are between the ropes, and leading up to June's big ticket bout between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley, boxing lived up to that reputation. In a span of mere days, there was a landslide of some of boxing's biggest names of the past decade or more departing the sport, including Shane Mosley (at left) and Winky Wright (at right). First, the once great Winky Wright returned to the ring following a near 38-month sabbatical, losing a wide unanimous decision to emerging American middleweight Peter Quillin. Wright admittedly presented Quillin with a number of problems, and will leave the sport having given a promising young fighter his first stiff test. Wright also showed up to fight, and though many good years and savory match-ups were missed over the last five years (in which he only fought three times, all losses), he announced his retirement after the Quillin ... Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:15:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/former_foes_shane_mosley_winky_wright_say_goodbye_others_step_away_from_the_squared_circle/10991834 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/former_foes_shane_mosley_winky_wright_say_goodbye_others_step_away_from_the_squared_circle/10991834 Former Foes Shane Mosley, Winky Wright Say Goodbye, Others Step Away From The Squared Circle http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/former_foes_shane_mosley_winky_wright_say_goodbye_others_step_away_from_the_squared_circle/10991834 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/0/30e12ee0d74d8be2b2382a0e1c082c3c17c0b57d/mini/Forrest_v_Mosley_dc05.jpg 'Sugar' Shane Mosley announced Monday he would walk away from boxing after a career spanning 19 years, five world titles, three weight classes, and countless memorable moments that will likely gain him entrance into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. "Good Morning everybody Just want to thank you for showing me so much love. Had a great career and loved every moment of it. win,lose or draw [sic]," Mosley would announce on his Twitter account on Monday morning. Mosley's career began in 1993. After losing in the Olympic trials to a long-time rival, the late Vernon Forrest, Mosley entered the professional ranks with his father Jack Mosley in his corner. Mosley would quickly rise up the ranks of the lightweight division and capture the IBF's version of the title with a unanimous decision win over Philip Holiday only 4 1/2 after his professional debut. Mosley held the IBF lightweight title from 1997 to 1999, and won the Boxing Writers Association of America's Fighter of the Yea Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:50:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mosley_leaves_hall_worthy_rsum/10942733 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mosley_leaves_hall_worthy_rsum/10942733 Mosley leaves Hall-worthy résumé http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mosley_leaves_hall_worthy_rsum/10942733 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/0/30e12ee0d74d8be2b2382a0e1c082c3c17c0b57d/mini/Forrest_v_Mosley_dc05.jpg Get ready boxing fans, Paulie Ayala is bringing another exciting night of fights back to Cowtown on Saturday, April 21, 2011 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Headlining the main event is none other than middleweight contender, Brian Vera (19-6, 12KO’s) from Fort Worth. His opponent is the tough Taronze Washington (14-16, 7KO’s) from Dallas, Texas, and the WBPA Middleweight title will be on the line. Vera told NTF that he has been training very hard with his new trainer, Ronnie Shields, a world class trainer, in preparation for this fight and that he is ready to go. Ronnie Shields has trained such great fighters as Jesus Chavez, Vernon Forrest, Pernell Whitaker, Evander Holyfield, and even Mike Tyson, to name a few. Back in November, Vera fought a rematch against top contender, Andy Lee (28-1, 20KO’s, and Lee was able to win the rematch by decision. According to Vera, he said he went into the fight with the wrong game plan and then he got a little frustrated. He said he should... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:11:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/brian_vera_ready_to_get_back_on_track_at_pap_gloves_amp_guitars/10584553 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/brian_vera_ready_to_get_back_on_track_at_pap_gloves_amp_guitars/10584553 Brian Vera Ready to Get Back on Track at PAP Gloves & Guitars http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/brian_vera_ready_to_get_back_on_track_at_pap_gloves_amp_guitars/10584553 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer A man gets life for role in killing Vernon Forrest. Jquante Crews was sentenced to life in prison without parole for driving the get away car when Forrest was robbed and killed. He was also given an additional sentence of 10-years. He was officially charged with felony murder, malice murder, robbery, and weapons charges. Authorities say Forrest was robbed at an Atlanta gas station in 2009 for his world championship ring and a Rolex watch. Crews was a knowing participant in the crime. However, he did not gun down the boxer. DeMario Ware was also sentenced to life without parole for robbery for his actions in the Forrest crime. Charmon Sinkfield, who police say shot Forrest, is still awaiting trial. He could be facing the death penalty if convicted. © 2007-2012 The Capital Sports Report. All rights reserved. All the articles and photos contained on the website are protected by the US Copyright law and may not be re-produced, Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:01:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/crews_gets_life_in_prison_for_acting_as_the_get_away_driver_in_the_forrest_robbery_and_killing/10478161 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/crews_gets_life_in_prison_for_acting_as_the_get_away_driver_in_the_forrest_robbery_and_killing/10478161 Crews gets life in prison for acting as the get away driver in the Forrest robbery and killing http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/crews_gets_life_in_prison_for_acting_as_the_get_away_driver_in_the_forrest_robbery_and_killing/10478161 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A Georgia jury has found a man guilty of murder in the death of former professional boxing champion Vernon Forrest. The Fulton County jury on Monday convicted 28-year-old Jquante Crews, and a judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole plus 10 years. Forrest was fatally shot in July 2009. Prosecutors say Forrest was robbed at gunpoint by Demario Ware, who has already been convicted in the case and sentenced to life in prison. Prosecutors say Ware fled with Forrest's championship ring and Rolex watch. As he chased Ware, Forrest encountered Charmon Sinkfield, the alleged gunman. Prosecutors say Crews drove the getaway car. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Sinkfield. Forrest, a native of Augusta, Ga., who lived in Atlanta, was a member of the 1992 Olympic team along with Oscar De La Hoya. Forrest later won welterweight and junior middleweight titles and compiled a professional record of 41-3 with 29 knockouts. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:42:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/man_convicted_in_killing_of_boxer_forrest/10474471 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/man_convicted_in_killing_of_boxer_forrest/10474471 Man convicted in killing of boxer Forrest http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/man_convicted_in_killing_of_boxer_forrest/10474471 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A Georgia jury has found a man guilty of murder in the death of former professional boxing champion Vernon Forrest. The Fulton County jury on Monday convicted 28-year-old Jquante Crews, and a judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole plus 10 years. Forrest was fatally shot in July 2009. Prosecutors say Forrest was robbed at gunpoint by Demario Ware, who has already been convicted in the case and sentenced to life in prison. Prosecutors say Ware fled with Forrest's championship ring and Rolex watch. As he chased Ware, Forrest encountered Charmon Sinkfield, the alleged gunman. Prosecutors say Crews drove the getaway car. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Sinkfield. Forrest, a native of Augusta, Ga., who lived in Atlanta, was a member of the 1992 Olympic team along with Oscar De La Hoya. Forrest later won welterweight and junior middleweight titles and compiled a professional record of 41-3 with 29 knockouts. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:51:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/man_found_guilty_in_ga_of_killing_boxer_forrest/10469251 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/man_found_guilty_in_ga_of_killing_boxer_forrest/10469251 Man found guilty in Ga. of killing boxer Forrest http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/man_found_guilty_in_ga_of_killing_boxer_forrest/10469251 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png In less than a full year, undefeated super middleweight Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez has turned into a ring chameleon, capable of brawling or boxing, pending the situation and, of course, particular opponent. In his recent (Mar. 17) HBO debut at Madison Square Garden, Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs) captured the United States Boxing Association ("USBA") super middleweight title, turning in a brilliant boxing exhibition to outclass tough Donovan "Da Bomb" George (22-2-1, 19 KOs), en route to a dominant 10-round decision for the Dominican native. Unlike in many of his past fights, in which he simply stayed in the pocket, blasting away to his opponent's head and body, the 26-year-old Rodriguez patiently executed his trainer Ronnie's Shield's game plan, which stressed a stiff jab, defense, balance, and head-and-upper body movement. Credit: All City Boxing "When Ronnie teaches," Edwin recently reflected on his sterling performance fro... Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:29:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/edwin_rodriguez_doesnt_just_throw_bombs_anymore_hes_a_skilled_boxer_puncher/10401586 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/edwin_rodriguez_doesnt_just_throw_bombs_anymore_hes_a_skilled_boxer_puncher/10401586 Edwin Rodriguez doesn’t just throw bombs anymore, he’s a skilled boxer-puncher http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/edwin_rodriguez_doesnt_just_throw_bombs_anymore_hes_a_skilled_boxer_puncher/10401586 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Irish eyes will really be smilin' on St. Patty's evening if Matthew "Mack the Knife" Macklin upsets World Middleweight Champion Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KOs) and the other five members of Team Gang Green also have their hands raised in victory. "THE REAL Middleweight Championship - Get Your Irish Up," presented by DiBella Entertainment, promises to feature bag pipes, step dancers, and passionate fans singing "Ole Ole" and proudly waving Irish flags, on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) in The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Credit: DBE / Ed Diller The Irish and boxing go together like corned beef and cabbage. Macklin, rated No. 3 by Ring Magazine and No. 2 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC"), embodies some of the same qualities as great fighters of Irish blood such as Jack Dempsey, Jimmy McLarnin, Terry McGovern, Barry McGuigan, Wayne McCullough and Packy McFarland. Born and raised in Birmingham, England, M... Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:55:06 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/macklin_leads_irish_gang_green_on_st_patricks_day_msg_card/10216501 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/macklin_leads_irish_gang_green_on_st_patricks_day_msg_card/10216501 Macklin leads Irish Gang Green on St. Patrick’s Day MSG Card http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/macklin_leads_irish_gang_green_on_st_patricks_day_msg_card/10216501 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png “Why have they gone/Fell by leather/So alone, all bound together.” - from the Sun Kil Moon track “Salvador Sanchez”It's not often that boxing appears a central theme in music, but recording artist Mark Kozelek has given the combat sport a starring role in his work since disbanding alternative rock band, Red House Painters, on the eve of the millennium. The frontman for a nearly twelve-year stint (which saw their biggest selling U.S. album “Songs for a Blue Guitar” in 1996, as well as contributions on film soundtracks such as that of Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky”), Kozelek laid the Red House Painters to rest in 2001 in order to focus on his solo career. Two years later, he and the other founding members of RHP resurrected the band under the moniker Sun Kil Moon, inspired by former South Korean two-division world champion and namesake, Sung-Kil Moon. According to Kozelek, he considered Sun Kil Moon a continuation of the Red House Painters but changed its name to pique the inte... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:07:10 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/famous_fight_fan_mark_kozelek/9878479 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/famous_fight_fan_mark_kozelek/9878479 Famous Fight Fan: Mark Kozelek http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/famous_fight_fan_mark_kozelek/9878479 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png