Dashon Johnson

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Dashon Johnson
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Nickname(s)Fly Boy
Weight(s) Super middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1988-01-25) January 25, 1988 (age 35)
Escondido, California, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins22
Wins 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.

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References

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  2. Izaak Cardona
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  13. "No more California Dreamin' for Craig McEwan". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
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