Funeral set Monday for ex-boxing champ Vernon Forrest who was shot to death during Ga. robbery

September 15th, 2009 Olympic boxer Darren Sutherland found dead at homeLONDON — Darren Sutherland, a boxer who won a bronze medal for Ireland at the Beijing Olympics, was found hanged at his home Monday. Frank Maloney, his manager, discovered the body of the 27-year-old fighter and was so unnerved he was admitted to a hospital.

August 13th, 2009 Bond denied for man suspected of killing boxerATLANTA — A judge in Atlanta has denied bond for a 30-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest. Charman Sinkfield appeared before a magistrate at the Fulton County jail Thursday morning on murder and weapon-related charges.

August 13th, 2009 Bond denied for 3rd suspect in boxer killingATLANTA — A judge has denied bond for a 30-year-old man charged in the killing of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest. Charman Sinkfield appeared before a magistrate at the Fulton County jail Thursday morning on murder and weapon-related charges.

August 13th, 2009 3rd man arrested in killing of ex-boxing champATLANTA — A 30-year-old man who authorities say was wearing a wig when he was arrested was charged Wednesday night in the robbery and shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest. U.S. Marshals picked up Charman Sinkfield about 9 p.m.

August 6th, 2009 Second suspect in boxer killing waives hearingATLANTA — The man police say was the getaway driver after former championship boxer Vernon Forrest was shot to death has waived his first court appearance in Atlanta. Fulton County jail spokeswoman Tracy Flanagan says 25-year-old Jquante Crews did not appear at a jailhouse hearing Thursday morning.

August 5th, 2009 ATLANTA — A 20-year-old Atlanta man was charged Tuesday with murder in the shooting death of ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest, although authorities said they do not believe he was the triggerman. Demario Ware was also charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery, Atlanta police Lt.

August 4th, 2009 Hundreds remember Ga. boxer as soft-spoken champATLANTA — Three-time boxing champion Vernon Forrest was remembered Monday by some 1,500 friends, family and fellow athletes as a soft-spoken, modest competitor defined more by his work helping others than his victories in the ring.

July 31st, 2009 Police hope video leads to Forrest's killersATLANTA — Video released Thursday captures the apparent robbery of former boxing champion Vernon Forrest, who was shot and killed a short time later, and Atlanta police hope the footage leads them to as many as four suspects. Lt. Keith Meadows said police believe at least three and possibly four people were involved in Saturday night's robbery and homicide.

July 28th, 2009 Police: Ex-boxing champ Forrest exchanged gunfireATLANTA — Former boxing champion Vernon Forrest exchanged gunfire with robbery suspects before being shot to death, Atlanta police said Monday. The 38-year-old former two-division champion, who gained notoriety when he became the first boxer to defeat Shane Mosley, was killed Saturday night.

July 27th, 2009 Ex-boxing champ Forrest's charity work rememberedATLANTA — Vernon Forrest made his living with his fists, but his true calling, friends say, was helping children and others with disabilities, treating them like members of his family. The 38-year-old former two-division champion, who gained stardom when he became the first boxer to defeat Shane Mosley, was shot to death Saturday night in what police are calling an attempted robbery in Atlanta.

July 26th, 2009 Police: Ex-boxing champion Forrest killed in Ga.ATLANTA — Vernon Forrest, a former two-division champion who gained stardom when he became the first boxer to defeat Shane Mosley, was shot to death in what police are calling an attempted robbery. Atlanta police Sgt.

July 18th, 2009 Report: Boxing champ may have committed suicideSAO PAULO — A Brazilian newspaper says that an autopsy performed on former boxing champ Arturo Gatti indicates he may have committed suicide. Gatti was found dead in the apartment he was renting with wife Amanda Rodrigues in the Brazilian seaside resort of Porto de Galinhas last Saturday.

July 2nd, 2009 Nicaragua: New evidence Arguello death was suicideMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Investigators have released new evidence that points to suicide in the death of Managua Mayor and boxing great Alexis Arguello. The rising star of the governing Sandinista party died at his home of a single gunshot to the chest.

July 2nd, 2009 More evidence points to Arguello death a suicideMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Investigators have released new evidence that points to suicide in the death of former boxing champion and Managua mayor Alexis Arguello. The rising star of the governing Sandinista party, a movement he once bitterly opposed, died at his home of a single gunshot to the chest early Wednesday.

May 28th, 2009 LONDON - British boxing champ Amir Khan wants to turn to acting once he is done knocking out competition in the ring. The present Commonwealth lightweight champion has fallen in love with Tinseltown while training there before his upcoming world title fight in London.