Former welterweight champion Vernon "The Viper" Forrest contacted Boxingtalk.com with some bad news. Forrest, who was originally hoping for an early 2005 return, said he will undergo a second rotator cuff operation (to be performed by a different surgeon) that will keep him sidelined until May 2005. The initial operation performed on Forrest was far from successful. "When I was rehabbing the arm, and I followed the schedule I was given to perfection, it still felt the same. The pain was the same." After receiving a second and third opinion, Forrest learned that his shoulder hadn't recovered properly and there was nerve damage that needs to be repaired. Forrest will undergo the surgery later this week, Boxingtalk.com will continue to keep you updated but until then, REMEMBER WHERE YOU HEARD IT FIRST (12:00 AM)