Golden Johnson

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Golden Johnson
Born
Golden Demond Johnson

(1974-10-23) October 23, 1974 (age 50)
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
Other namesFourteen Carat
Statistics
Weight(s) Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins25
Wins by KO18
Losses8
Draws3

Golden Demond Johnson (born October 23, 1974) is an American professional boxer in the welterweight division. He's the former three-time NABF champion at lightweight, light welterweight, and welterweight.

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Personal life

Golden Johnson is the cousin of former world champion Reggie Johnson. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and is a resident of Killeen, Texas. He currently lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Professional career

Johnson made his debut in professional boxing with a first-round knockout win over Chris George on September 3, 1993. Johnson then lost in his very next fight, a second-round knockout at the hands of Pedro Calderon. Johnson's career failed to take off immediately, as he compiled a record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in the first year of his career.

Starting in October 1994, however, Johnson went on an eleven fight win streak before losing to title contender Israel Cardona (29-2).

IBF Lightweight Championship

In January 1999, Johnson lost to an undefeated Shane Mosley in a bout was for the IBF Lightweight Championship. Johnson continued to win most of his fights in subsequent years mixing in losses against boxers including Ben Tackie and Vivian Harris.

WBO Inter-Continental

In 2006 Johnson secured an upset win over prospect Oscar Diaz, setting up a fight for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental welterweight Championship against Antonio Margarito. [1] Johnson was dispatched quickly by Margarito, losing by TKO at 2:28 of the 1st round. [2]

Professional boxing record

36 fights25 wins8 losses
By knockout184
By decision74
Draws3
25 wins (18 knockouts, 7 decisions), 8 losses, 3 draws
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss25-8-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Antonio Margarito TKO1 (12) Nov 10, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New YorkFor vacant WBO Inter-Continental Welterweight Title.
Win25-7-3 Flag of the United States.svg Oscar Díaz TKO11 (12)2006-11-10 Flag of the United States.svg Alamodome, San AntonioWon WBC-NABF welterweight title
Draw24-7-3 Flag of the United States.svg Larry MosleyPTS122006-05-11 Flag of the United States.svg Reliant Center, Houston
Win24-7-2 Flag of the United States.svg Ramon GomezTKO3 (8)2005-11-18 Flag of the United States.svg Rosedale Ballroom, San Antonio
Win23-7-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Freddy Hernandez SD122005-02-25 Flag of the United States.svg Show Palace, Oceanside
Loss22-7-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Sebastian ValdezUD122002-09-20 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Loss22-6-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Cosme Rivera UD122002-07-27 Flag of the United States.svg Scope Arena, NorfolkFor WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight Title.
Win22-5-2 Flag of the United States.svg Chantel StancielKO11 (12)2002-03-15 Flag of the United States.svg Cipriani's Restaurant, New York
Win21-5-2 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny CasasTKO4 (10)2001-10-26 Flag of the United States.svg Erwin Center, Austin
Loss20-5-2 Flag of Guyana.svg Vivian Harris KO3 (10)2001-06-15 Flag of the United States.svg Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

References

  1. ↑ "ANTONIO MARGARITO vs GOLDEN JOHNSON". Archived from the original on 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
  2. ↑ "Antonio Margarito vs. Golden Johnson - BoxRec".
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