Vernon Forrest vs. Raul Frank (1st meeting)

Vernon Forrest 147 lbs fought without result Raul Frank 147 lbs by NC at 1:45 in round 3 of 12

• Date: 2000-08-26
• Location: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Referee: Kenny Bayless
• Judge: Bill Graham 19-19

  1  9 10	2 10 9

• Judge: Patricia Morse Jarman 20-18

  1 10 9	2 10 9

• Judge: Ric Bays 19-19

  1  9 10	2 10 9

• International Boxing Federation Welterweight Title (Vacant title)
  
• Time: 1:45
  
• Weights: 147 lbs (each)

Notes:

• Fight halted due to a cut from an accidental headbutt.
  
• Title vacant after reigning champ Felix Trinidad moved up to Light Middleweight division.