Vernon Paris

Vernon Paris (born January 5, 1988, Detroit, Michigan) is a light welterweight American boxer. In summer 2006 he was shot three times in an attempted murder attack and as a result still has a bullet lodged in his back and another in his thigh.^[1]

He has one defeat, but three of his victories were nullified (ruled no contests) after Paris tested positive for marijuana in post-fight drug tests.^[2]

Early life

Paris grew up in Detroit where he endured a troubled youth. Frequently involved with gangs and petty crimes this culminated in his shooting attack, which occurred on the city's northwest side on the evening of July 25, 2006, when he was shot in the back, thigh and groin.

In May 2008, Paris was stabbed during a neighborhood argument, suffering a collapsed lung. He left shortly afterward for Florida with his girlfriend to be with family, returning to Michigan in late 2009 to resume his fight career with his friend and promoter, Carlos Llinas.^[3]

Career

Amateur career

Paris, who has been a pro for six years, has been a gifted boxer since his amateur days training under Kronk Gym mentor Sugar Hill, nephew of Emanuel Steward.^[3]

Professional career

Paris, signed by Don King in 2011, made his breakthrough as a professional with wins over Tim Coleman, Emanuel Augustus, and Ruben Galvan and was named one of the sport's upcoming stars byh The Boxing Tribune.^[4]

On March 24, 2012, Paris faced Zab Judah (41-7, 28 KOs) in a IBF light welterweight title elimination bout as the main event of NBC Sports Network's Fight Night from the Aviator Arena in Brooklyn, New York. Paris lost the bout in the 9th round via a TKO.

Paris currently trains with Dave Lester.

Professional boxing record

28 Wins (16 knockouts, 9 decisions), 2 Loss (1 knockouts, 1 decisions), 3 No Contests[5]
Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss	28-2	Frankie Gomez	UD	10	2014-07-25	Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	28–1	Manuel Pérez	UD	10	2013-05-10	Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	27–1	Guy Packer	TKO	3 (10), 1:29	2013-03-23	Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss	26–1	Zab Judah	TKO	9 (12)	2012-03-24	Aviator Sports & Events Center, Brooklyn, New York
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	26–0	Rubén Galván	UD	8	2011-10-06	MotorCity, Detroit, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	25–0	Tim Coleman	TKO	7 (10), 0:27	2011-08-05	Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California	Won USBA Light Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	24–0	Emanuel Augustus	UD	8	2011-01-29	Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	23–0	Ramon Guevara	TKO	4 (10), 1:25	2010-11-12	Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	22–0	Courtney Burton	UD	8	2010-07-23	Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	21–0	Juan Santiago	SD	8	2010-05-14	Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	20–0	Oscar León	UD	6	2010-03-27	Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	19–0	Corey Alarcon	UD	6	2010-01-29	Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	18–0	Damon Antoine	TKO	2 (6), 0:44	2009-12-04	Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win	17–0	Jesse Francisco	TKO	2 (4), 1:15	2009-11-13	Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan

References

External links

• Professional boxing record for Vernon Paris from BoxRec
• Records for Vernon Paris from FightNights