Vernon Paris

Vernon Paris (born January 5, 1988) is an American professional boxer who fights at light welterweight.

He had three fights result in no contests because he tested positive for marijuana at the post-fight drug tests.

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.

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.

Paris, who was signed by Don King in 2011, made his breakthrough as a professional with wins over Tim Coleman, Emanuel Augustus, and Ruben Galvan, and 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.