Glen Johnson (boxer)

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Glen Johnson
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Born
Glengoffe Donovan Johnson

(1969-01-02) 2 January 1969 (age 56)
Other names
  • Gentleman
  • The Road Warrior
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights77
Wins54
Wins by KO37
Losses21
Draws2

Glengoffe Donovan Bartholomew Johnson (born 2 January 1969) is a Jamaican former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2015. He held the IBF, IBO and Ring magazine light heavyweight titles between 2004 and 2005, and challenged once each for world titles at middleweight and super middleweight.

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He was named Fighter of the Year in 2004 by The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America for his upset knockout victory over Roy Jones Jr. Throughout his career, Johnson was well known for his exceptionally durable chin and relentless pressure fighting style.

Amateur career

Johnson arrived in South Florida from Jamaica at the age of 15. He would not begin boxing as an amateur until a few years later. Glen "The Road Warrior" Johnson was a late bloomer of the sport, starting at 20 years old in Miami, Florida, at an emerging police boxing gym. Johnson compiled an amateur record of 35–5 and was a two-time Florida State Golden Gloves Champion, once at 165 and at the other at 178 pounds.

Professional career

Johnson won his first 32 professional fights before challenging Bernard Hopkins for the IBF middleweight title in 1997. Johnson was stopped on his feet in the 11th round. He added eight more to his tally of losses, many of them debatable decisions where Johnson was adjudged to have lost to the hometown fighter. He journeyed to England and suffered a controversial draw against Clinton Woods, but defeated him in a rematch by unanimous decision to win the IBF light heavyweight title.

Johnson vs. Jones Jr.

His next fight came against former undisputed light heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr., who entered following an upset loss to Antonio Tarver earlier that year. In another upset, Johnson knocked Jones out in the ninth round of their September 2004 fight.

Johnson vs. Tarver, Woods III, Griffin

The subsequent split decision victory over Antonio Tarver that December made him IBO and The Ring light heavyweight boxing champion. He was chosen the 2004 fighter of the year by the Boxing Writer's Association of America. Johnson lost the light heavyweight title to Antonio Tarver in the rematch. He then challenged old foe Woods once again for the IBF title. This time Woods beat him by a split decision. He then came back and defeated former champion Montell Griffin in May 2007.

Johnson vs. Dawson, Cloud

Johnson lost a unanimous decision to Chad Dawson on April 12, 2008, for the WBC light heavyweight title. On November 7, 2009, Johnson lost a rematch with Dawson via unanimous decision in Hartford, Connecticut. The judges scores were 115–113, 115–113 and 117–111 for Dawson. [1]

On August 7, 2010, Johnson challenged Tavoris Cloud for the IBF light heavyweight title but lost a close decision 116–112 from all 3 judges despite landing more punches according to CompuBox. [2]

Super Six World Boxing Classic

Glen Johnson joined the Super Six World Boxing Classic replacing Mikkel Kessler due to Kessler eye injury. Glen Johnson defeated Allan Green by a knockout in the eighth round, on November 6, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada and with that win proceeded to the Semi-Final of the Super 6 Tournament where he faced Carl Froch for a place in the Super 6 Final and WBC world super-middleweight title. Johnson Lost the fight by majority decision with one judge scoring the contest a draw and the remaining two judges scoring in favour of Froch.

Professional boxing record

77 fights54 wins21 losses
By knockout372
By decision1719
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
77Loss54–21–2 Avni Yıldırım UD1015 Aug 2015Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USFor vacant WBC Silver International light heavyweight title
76Loss54–20–2 Erik Skoglund UD1013 Dec 2014MusikTeatret Albertslund, Copenhagen, Denmark
75Loss54–19–2 Ilunga Makabu TKO9 (12), 2:4028 Jun 2014Grand Hôtel, Kinshasa, DR CongoFor vacant WBC International cruiserweight title
74Win54–18–2Jaime VelasquezTKO4 (8), 1:5921 Feb 2014 Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, US
73Win53–18–2 Bobby Gunn UD818 Dec 2013 Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
72Win52–18–2Junior RamosTKO2 (10), 0:3719 Apr 2013Polideportivo San Martín de PorresLa Romana, Dominican Republic
71Loss51–18–2 George Groves UD1215 Dec 2012 ExCeL, London, EnglandFor Commonwealth super middleweight title
70Loss51–17–2 Andrzej Fonfara UD1013 Jul 2012 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US
69Loss51–16–2 Lucian Bute UD12 5 Nov 2011 Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaFor IBF super middleweight title
68Loss51–15–2 Carl Froch MD12 4 Jun 2011 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USFor WBC super middleweight title;
Super Six World Boxing Classic: semi-final
67Win51–14–2 Allan Green TKO8 (12), 0:36 6 Nov 2010 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
66Loss50–14–2 Tavoris Cloud UD127 Aug 2010 Scottrade Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, USFor IBF light heavyweight title
65Win50–13–2 Yusaf Mack TKO6 (12), 2:215 Feb 2010 Don Taft University Center Arena, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
64Loss49–13–2 Chad Dawson UD127 Nov 2009 XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USFor IBO and vacant WBC interim light heavyweight titles
63Win49–12–2 Daniel Judah UD1027 Feb 2009Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, US
62Win48–12–2Aaron NorwoodTKO4 (10), 1:2011 Nov 2008Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, US
61Loss47–12–2 Chad Dawson UD1212 Apr 2008 St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, USFor WBC light heavyweight title
60Win47–11–2Hugo PinedaTKO8 (10), 0:4915 Jan 2008 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
59Win46–11–2 Fred Moore KO5 (10), 2:4527 Jul 2007Sheraton Hotel, Miami, Florida, US
58Win45–11–2 Montell Griffin TKO11 (12), 2:3816 May 2007Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, US
57Loss44–11–2 Clinton Woods SD122 Sep 2006 Bolton Arena, Bolton, EnglandFor IBF light heavyweight title
56Win44–10–2 Richard Hall UD1224 Feb 2006 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, USWon vacant IBA light heavyweight title
55Win43–10–2George Khalid JonesTKO10 (12), 2:3030 Sep 2005 Cache Creek Casino Resort, Brooks, California, US
54Loss42–10–2 Antonio Tarver UD1218 Jun 2005FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, USLost IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles
53Win42–9–2 Antonio Tarver SD1218 Dec 2004 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USWon IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles
52Win41–9–2 Roy Jones Jr. KO9 (12), 0:48 25 Sep 2004 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, USRetained IBF light heavyweight title
51Win40–9–2 Clinton Woods UD126 Feb 2004 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant IBF light heavyweight title
50Draw39–9–2 Clinton Woods SD127 Nov 2003 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandFor vacant IBF light heavyweight title
49Win39–9–1 Eric Harding UD1218 May 2003Jimmy's Bronx Cafe, New York City, New York, USWon vacant USBA light heavyweight title
48Draw38–9–1 Daniel Judah SD104 Apr 2003 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, US
47Loss38–9 Julio César González MD1024 Jan 2003 Crowne Plaza, Commerce, California, US
46Loss38–8Derrick HarmonUD1014 Apr 2002 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, US
45Win38–7 Thomas Ulrich KO6 (12)28 Jul 2001 Estrel Hotel, Berlin, GermanyWon WBO Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
44Win37–7Toks OwohTKO6 (12), 2:0523 Sep 2000 York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental super middleweight title
43Loss36–7 Omar Sheika MD102 Jun 2000 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
42Loss36–6 Silvio Branco UD1215 Apr 2000 Padua, ItalyFor vacant WBU super middleweight title
41Loss36–5 Syd Vanderpool UD1028 Jan 2000The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
40Loss36–4 Sven Ottke UD1227 Nov 1999 Philips Halle, Düsseldorf, GermanyFor IBF super middleweight title
39Win36–3Marcelo ZimmermanTKO1 (12)16 Oct 1999 Oranjestad, ArubaRetained WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title
38Win35–3Augustine RenteriaTKO4 (10), 1:3331 Jul 1999 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, US
37Win34–3Troy WatsonUD1222 Apr 1999 Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas, USWon vacant WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title
36Win33–3Armando CampasKO6 (10)26 Feb 1999 Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino, Hopland, California, US
35Loss32–3Joseph KiwanukaSD104 Aug 1998 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US
34Loss32–2Merqui SosaUD1013 Dec 1997Concord Plaza Expo Center, Northlake, Illinois, US
33Loss32–1 Bernard Hopkins TKO11 (12), 1:2320 Jul 1997 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, USFor IBF middleweight title
32Win32–0Dave HamiltonTKO2 (10), 2:427 Jun 1997 Hawthorne Race Course, Cicero, Illinois, US
31Win31–0Sam GarrUD1025 Feb 1997 The Pyramid, Long Beach, California, US
30Win30–0Ralph MondayKO1 (10)6 Dec 1996 Miami, Florida, US
29Win29–0Stacy GoodsonKO2 (10)2 Nov 1996Nassau, Bahamas
28Win28–0Jeff JohnsonTKO5 (10)1 Oct 1996 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
27Win27–0David McCluskeyTKO324 Aug 1996 Valdosta, Georgia, US
26Win26–0Gerald ReedUD1029 Jul 1996Cafe Casablanca, Hallandale, Florida, US
25Win25–0Tom BentleyTKO3 (8)15 Jun 1996 Nassau, Bahamas
24Win24–0James GatlinMD611 Jun 1996 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US
23Win23–0Kenneth ParkerTKO32 Apr 1996Atlantis Casino, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
22Win22–0Guy StanfordTKO226 Mar 1996 Immokalee, Florida, US
21Win21–0Danny MitchellKO224 Feb 1996Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, US
20Win20–0Bill BradleyKO116 Jan 1996 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
19Win19–0Jerome HillTKO128 Nov 1995 William B. Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia, US
18Win18–0Melvin WynnTKO4, 2:128 Sep 1995 Hialeah, Florida, US
17Win17–0Jesus Carlos VelezTKO2 (6)22 Jul 1995Miami Beach, Florida, US
16Win16–0John McClendonKO1 (6), 2:4727 Jun 1995 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
15Win15–0Tyrone DillardKO1, 1:4825 Mar 1995Miami Beach, Florida, US
14Win14–0Carlos BetancourtTKO125 Feb 1995Miami Beach, Florida, US
13Win13–0Edison MartinezKO3 (10), 2:206 Feb 1995Ramada Hotel, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
12Win12–0Bill BradleyUD1016 Dec 1994Miami Beach, Florida, US
11Win11–0Jesus Carlos VelezSD819 Nov 1994Miami Beach, Florida, US
10Win10–0Gustavo GonzalezUD615 Oct 1994Miami Beach, Florida, US
9Win9–0Joe HarrisTKO48 Sep 1994 Rodeo Arena, Davie, Florida, US
8Win8–0Jesus Carlos VelezUD63 Sep 1994Miami Beach, Florida, US
7Win7–0Vincent GodboltKO35 Aug 1994 Miami Beach, Florida, US
6Win6–0Ralph MondayUD48 Apr 1994 Cape Coral, Florida, US
5Win5–0Dwayne WaldonUD622 Oct 1993 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
4Win4–0Anthony BrooksMD430 Aug 1993 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
3Win3–0James MullinsKO3 (4)26 Jun 1993Newcastle, North Carolina, US
2Win2–0Jerry ReyesKO3 (4)27 Mar 1993 George Town, Cayman Islands
1Win1–0Yurek Del RioTKO1 (4)19 Feb 1993Airport Hilton, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

References

  1. "BoxingNews365 – Dawson Outpoints Johnson Again". boxingnews365.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09.
  2. "Latest Boxing News – Cloud Retains Title". boxingnews365.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Pedro Montiel
WBC Continental Americas
super middleweight champion

22 April 1999 – November 1999
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Ross Thompson
Vacant
Title last held by
Branko Sobot
IBF Inter-Continental
super middleweight champion

23 September 2000 – July 2001
Vacated
Succeeded by
Jerry Elliot
Preceded by WBO Inter-Continental
light heavyweight champion

28 July 2001 – October 2002
Vacated
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Antonio Tarver
USBA light heavyweight champion
18 May 2003 – 7 November 2003
Lost bid for IBF title
Vacant
Title next held by
Eric Harding
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by
Antonio Tarver
IBO light heavyweight champion
18 December 2004 – 18 June 2005
Succeeded by
Antonio Tarver
Vacant
Title last held by
Antonio Tarver
IBA light heavyweight champion
24 February 2006 – February 2008
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Reggie Johnson
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Antonio Tarver
IBF light heavyweight champion
6 February 2004 – 4 November 2004
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Clinton Woods
Preceded by
Antonio Tarver
The Ring light heavyweight champion
18 December 2004 – 18 June 2005
Succeeded by
Antonio Tarver
Awards
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James Toney
The Ring Fighter of the Year
2004
Next:
Ricky Hatton
BWAA Fighter of the Year
2004
Inaugural recipient ESPN Fighter of the Year
2004
Previous:
Corrie Sanders
ТKO2 Wladimir Klitschko
The Ring Upset of the Year
KO9 Roy Jones Jr.

2004
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Zahir Raheem
UD12 Érik Morales