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Vernon Paris

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Vernon Paris
Born (1988-01-05) January 5, 1988 (age 36)
Other namesIceMan
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins29
Wins by KO17
Losses2
No contests3

Vernon Paris (born January 5, 1988) is an American professional boxer who fights at light welterweight division. He had three fights result with no contests because he tested positive for marijuana at the post-fight drug tests.[1]

Personal life

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Paris grew up in Detroit, Michigan as a troubled youth. He was involved with gangs and committed petty crimes, which culminated in a shooting on the city's northwest side on the evening of July 25, 2006. Paris was shot three times: in the back, thigh, and groin. As a result of this attempted murder, he still has a bullet lodged in his back and thigh.[2]

In May 2008, Paris was stabbed while being involved in a neighborhood argument and suffered a collapsed lung. Afterwards, Paris left for Florida to be with his girlfriend and family. He returned to Michigan in late 2009 to resume his fighting career along with his friend and promoter, Carlos Llinas.[3]

Career

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Amateur career

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Paris, who had been a professional for six years[when?], had been a gifted boxer since his amateur days when he trained under Kronk Gym mentor, Sugar Hill, nephew of Emanuel Steward.[3]

Professional career

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

On March 24, 2012, Paris faced Zab Judah (41-7, 28 KOs) in an 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 TKO. Paris currently trains with Dave Lester.

Professional boxing record

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34 fights, 29 wins (17 knockouts), 2 losses (1 knockout), 3 no contests[5]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 28–2 United States Frankie Gómez UD 10 2014-07-25 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Win 28–1 United States Manuel Pérez UD 10 2013-05-10 United States Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan
Win 27–1 United States Guy Packer TKO 3 (10), 1:29 2013-03-23 United States Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Loss 26–1 United States Zab Judah TKO 9 (12) 2012-03-24 United States Aviator Sports & Events Center, Brooklyn, New York
Win 26–0 United States Rubén Galván UD 8 2011-10-06 United States MotorCity, Detroit, Michigan
Win 25–0 United States Tim Coleman TKO 7 (10), 0:27 2011-08-05 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California Won USBA Light Welterweight title.
Win 24–0 United States Emanuel Augustus UD 8 2011-01-29 United States Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan
Win 23–0 Dominican Republic Ramon Guevara TKO 4 (10), 1:25 2010-11-12 United States Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan
Win 22–0 United States Courtney Burton UD 8 2010-07-23 United States Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan
Win 21–0 United States Juan Santiago SD 8 2010-05-14 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California
Win 20–0 Colombia Oscar León UD 6 2010-03-27 United States Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Win 19–0 United States Corey Alarcon UD 6 2010-01-29 United States Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan
Win 18–0 United States Damon Antoine TKO 2 (6), 0:44 2009-12-04 United States Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan
Win 17–0 United States Jesse Francisco TKO 2 (4), 1:15 2009-11-13 United States Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan

References

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  1. ^ Sares, Ted (October 7, 2008), Fire and Ice: The Troubled Odyssey of Vernon Paris, archived from the original on August 1, 2008
  2. ^ Fire and Ice: The Troubled Odyssey of Vernon Paris Archived August 1, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Accessed: 4/25/2012
  3. ^ a b "Kronk boxer Vernon Paris battles - in and out of ring | Other Sports | Detroit Free Press". freep.com. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  4. ^ "Zab Judah – Vernon Paris in IBF Eliminator, March 24 on NBC Sports Network". theboxingtribune.com. 2012-01-11. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  5. ^ "Vernon Paris - Boxer". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
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