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

### Professional career

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.
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

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