Dashon Johnson

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Dashon Johnson
Personal information
Nickname
Fly Boy
Born (1988-01-25) January 25, 1988 (age 37)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight Super middleweight
Boxing career
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins22
Win by KO7
Losses24
Draws3
No contests1

Dashon Johnson (born January 25, 1988) is an American professional boxer, mixed martial artist, and former North American Boxing Association (NABA) title super middleweight champion.

Contents

Johnson is from Fontana, California. [1]

Boxing career

NABA title

In 2015, he defeated Mike Gavronski to win the NABA title. [2] He successfully defended the title against Izaak Cardona, winning by split decision. [3]

Other regional title attempts

Johnson lost to Jesse Hart for the North American Boxing Organization and United States Boxing Association super middleweight titles. [4] [5]

Other notable opponents

Johnson has competed against many notable opponents in non-title fights, but most ended in a loss. He has lost to Peter Quillin, J'Leon Love, Sergio Mora, Dominic Wade, Joshua Clottey, Jermell Charlo, and Glen Tapia, while defeating Craig McEwan. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Sparring

Johnson has been a boxing sparring partner of Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao. [14]

Mixed martial arts career

Johnson has also fought twice in the UFC, [15] losing both bouts before his contract was cut by the organisation.

References

  1. "Dashon Johnson: An Opponent No Longer | UFC". www.ufc.com. September 14, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  2. Izaak Cardona
  3. "Johnson Takes Split Decision over Cardona at Battle at the Boat 104". www.nowboxing.com. January 17, 2016.
  4. "Jesse Hart barely gets by Dashon Johnson - The Ring". March 18, 2016.
  5. "Is Philly still a fight city?". March 18, 2016.
  6. "Peter Quillin Returns, Wins Tough Decision Over Dashon Johnson - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. September 8, 2017.
  7. "The Weekend That Was In Boxing From FightFan.com". September 18, 2016.
  8. "Edwin Rodriguez, Sergio Mora Grabs Temecula Wins - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. December 12, 2014.
  9. "ShoBox preview: Errol Spence Jr., Dominic Wade to be tested - The Ring". June 26, 2014.
  10. "Joshua Clottey defeats Dashon Johnson » Boxing News". September 16, 2013. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  11. "Charlo stays unbeaten with win over Rosado". January 25, 2014.
  12. Voice, Tha Boxing (November 30, 2012). "Peek Into The Future: Glen Tapia".
  13. "No more California Dreamin' for Craig McEwan". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  14. "McGregor hires Pacquaio's sparring partner as he prepares for fight". The Independent. June 28, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  15. "Manny Pacquiao is sparring with former UFC fighter Johnson". April 3, 2015.,