Vernon Paris

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.

Personal life 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.

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.

Career Amateur career Paris displayed considerable boxing talent from his amateur career, during which he trained at Kronk Gym under Sugar Hill, the nephew of Emanuel Steward.

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.

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