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By Dave Sholler - Former United States President Teddy Roosevelt once asserted that if you “speak softly and carry a big stick, you will go far.” For most of his career, WBC Super Welterweight champion Vernon Forrest has adhered to Roosevelt’s moniker.
Today, Forrest continues to speak thoughtfully and with sophisticated eloquence, especially when referring to his resurgence in 2007. Finally able to train properly after years of dealing with a painful shoulder injury, Forrest called the recent year “gratifying,” adding that wins over Carlos Baldomir and Michele Piccirillo solidified his best year since 2002.
Viewed in the eyes of many as the “Comeback Fighter of the Year” in 2007, Forrest believes there is much more to accomplish in 2008. With renewed confidence in his patented right hand and a spring in his slippery step, “The Viper” is convinced that he will continue to shake things up this year. However, while he is eager to move forward with fights in the New Year, he can’t help but to look into his past for possible opponents.
Citing a long-standing desire to fight the Golden Boy, Forrest did not hesitate to name Oscar De La Hoya as his ideal next opponent. While many are hopeful that they will be chosen by the cash cow De La Hoya as his next opponent, “The Viper” argues that a clash between he and Oscar would feature an entertaining contrast in styles. Forrest added that since Oscar prefers to fight another marketable opponent, he should look no further than the Georgia native for his May contest. [details]
Today, Forrest continues to speak thoughtfully and with sophisticated eloquence, especially when referring to his resurgence in 2007. Finally able to train properly after years of dealing with a painful shoulder injury, Forrest called the recent year “gratifying,” adding that wins over Carlos Baldomir and Michele Piccirillo solidified his best year since 2002.
Viewed in the eyes of many as the “Comeback Fighter of the Year” in 2007, Forrest believes there is much more to accomplish in 2008. With renewed confidence in his patented right hand and a spring in his slippery step, “The Viper” is convinced that he will continue to shake things up this year. However, while he is eager to move forward with fights in the New Year, he can’t help but to look into his past for possible opponents.
Citing a long-standing desire to fight the Golden Boy, Forrest did not hesitate to name Oscar De La Hoya as his ideal next opponent. While many are hopeful that they will be chosen by the cash cow De La Hoya as his next opponent, “The Viper” argues that a clash between he and Oscar would feature an entertaining contrast in styles. Forrest added that since Oscar prefers to fight another marketable opponent, he should look no further than the Georgia native for his May contest. [details]
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