Forrest-Mayorga I

[Hitman932]

george formean commenting on vernon forrest in the fight..

"when you sign that big HBO contract youre not thinking about how youre actually gonna have to fight for it"

[DiegoFuego]

It was a right hand to the temple that dropped him, but the exchange right before Forrest went into the ropes saw Forrest stunned by a right hand that landed behind the head. I don't think Forrest had much of a choice, Mayorga was asking questions of Forrest with his aggression that Forrest wanted to answer, and it cost him his first loss as a professional.

I've always had mixed feelings about this fight, which was so exciting at the time...and still is really. But I was a big Forrest fan and was quite discouraged to see him go down in the first round. I remember thinking it was a slip at the time, but seeing on the replay that it was legit. The second round was just awesome exchanges. It's basically what made Mayorga what he is today when he laid on the ropes and dared Forrest to bring it on, a clip that's shown frequently before Mayorga fights. Like I said, the fight made Mayorga and set Forrest back for years so it's an odd one for me. But I am thankful we had Mayorga in those fights with Trinidad and De La Hoya and even the 2nd Forrest fight, so this loss for Vernon was necessary. Boxing always has a way of making everything work out right in the end, and now Forrest gets his second chance to get back on top tonight.

Your analysis was great by the way

[Mr. Ryan]

give Me A Job Rick!!!!!

[Bonsi]

good fight...i remember Mayorga inviting everybody to watch 2 rounds of boxing during the press conference for the 2nd fight that was hilarious...lol