John Michael Johnson

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John Michael Johnson
Born (1968-06-23) June 23, 1968 (age 56)
Other namesBam Bam
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins31
Wins by KO23
Losses11

John Michael Johnson (born June 23, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, USA) is a retired American bantamweight boxer He made his professional debut in 1986 and was a WBA bantamweight world champion

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Professional career

Known as "Bam Bam," Johnson turned professional in 1986. In 1994 he won the WBA bantamweight title by knocking out Junior Jones in the 11th round. [1] Later that year, Johnson controversially lost the belt in his first defense to Daorung Chuvatana in Thailand. Near the end of the first round, Johnson sustained a cut above his right eye from a headbutt, however, the referee ruled that it was caused by a punch and the fight was called off upon the recommendation of the ringside doctor, resulting in a first round technical knockout victory for Chuwatana. Johnson immediately filed a protest on the grounds that the injury had been caused by a headbutt and that a technical draw should have been declared. In 1999 he challenged Lehlohonolo Ledwaba for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title but lost by decision.

In 2001 Johnson made a comeback and scored four victories, including a technical knockout over Antonio Diaz and a knockout in the first round over Augie Sanchez. Due to his success, he was named Ring Magazine comeback of the year. Johnson lost both of his bouts in 2002 and retired later in the year.

On September 29, 2014, Johnson lost an eight-round fight to Ricardo Alvarez by unanimous decision. [2]

Professional boxing record

42 fights31 wins11 losses
By knockout232
By decision89
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss31–11Omar CastilloTKO5 (6)2019-11-16Event Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
41Loss31–10 Ricardo Álvarez UD8 (8)2014-09-29 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
40Win31–9Steve TrumbleUD4 (4)2013-11-16Event Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
39Loss30–9 Ángel Chacón UD12 (12)2002-10-27 Mario Morales Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor vacant IBA featherweight title
38Loss30–8 Oscar León UD12 (12)2002-04-05 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, New York, U.S.Lost IBA featherweight title
37Win30–7 Augie Sanchez KO1 (12)2001-12-07 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Won vacant IBA featherweight title
36Win29–7 Harold Grey KO7 (12)2001-09-23Sunset Station, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant IBA super-bantamweight title
35Win28–7Antonio DiazTKO3 (10)2001-08-04 United Palace, Washington Heights, New York, U.S.
34Win27–7David MurilloSD10 (10)2001-05-25Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
33Loss26–7José RojasUD10 (10)2000-05-20 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
32Loss26–6 Lehlo Ledwaba UD12 (12)1999-05-29Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaFor vacant IBF super-bantamweight title
31Win26–5Jorge Alberto ReyesTKO3 (10)1998-11-13Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
30Win25–5Arturo EstradaUD8 (8)1998-08-05Rosedale Park, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
29Win24–5Jose Guadalupe RangelKO7 (10)1998-02-07Uvalde, Texas, U.S.
28Win23–5Richard DinkinsTKO6 (?)1997-12-05Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
27Win22–5Martin SolorioTKO5 (10)1997-09-10San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
26Win21–5Jesus MontielTKO4 (8)1997-04-19San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
25Win20–5Felizardo CarrascoTKO2 (10)1996-03-18 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
24Win19–5Lazaro PadillaUD10 (10)1996-01-24San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
23Loss18–5 Daorung Chuvatana TKO1 (12)1994-07-16Municipal Stadium, Uttaradit, ThailandLost WBA bantamweight title
22Win18–4 Junior Jones TKO11 (12) 1994-04-22 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBA bantamweight title
21Win17–4Arturo EstradaRTD7 (10)1993-12-22Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
20Win16–4Rodolfo RoblesTKO6 (10)1993-08-26Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19Win15–4Arturo EstradaKO6 (10)1993-06-21 Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18Win14–4Erbeu MontalvoKO8 (?)1993-05-15Carrizo Springs, Texas, U.S.
17Win13–4Sergio AlvarezKO1 (?)1993-02-15Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
16Win12–4Abner BarajasUD12 (12)1992-05-24Sunken Gardens, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won vacant USBA super-flyweight title
15Win11–4Roland GomezTKO2 (?)1991-08-16Rosedale Park, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
14Win10–4Armando DiazUD10 (10)1991-03-02Callaghan Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
13Win9–4Javier DíazTD5 (12)1990-08-15Eagle Pass, Texas, U.S.Won WBC Continental Americas super-flyweight title
12Win8–4Rodolfo RoblesKO3 (?)1990-05-06 Sunken Gardens, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
11Loss7–4 Johnny Tapia UD8 (8)1989-10-17 State Fair, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
10Loss7–3 Junior Jones UD4 (4)1989-08-10 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win7–2Miguel MartinezTKO2 (6)1988-12-15Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
8Win6–2Marco Antonio LopezTKO1 (4)1988-11-23 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
7Win5–2John VasquezTKO1 (6)1987-11-10Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
6Win4–2Jesse AlviarTKO3 (6)1987-08-15 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
5Loss3–2Renaldo CarterUD6 (6) 1987-05-30 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
4Win3–1Anthony LopezTKO2 (4)1987-05-01Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
3Win2–1Fernando PuenteTKO2 (4)1987-03-15Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
2Loss1–1John VasquezMD4 (4)1986-09-10Randy's Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
1Win1–0Jesse AlviarUD4 (4)1986-07-25 Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

Personal life

Johnson was married to Sandra Johnson. They have three children, John Michael Johnson Jr., Alexandra Marie Johnson, and Jessica Michelle Johnson.

See also

References

  1. Eskenazi, Gerald (24 April 1994). "BOXING; In Wake of Victory, a Reluctant Champion". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  2. "Joseph Diaz Jr, Fidel Maldonado Jr, Ricardo Alvarez win on FOX Sports 1". Bad Left Hook. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Robert Quiroga
WBC Continental Americas
super-flyweight champion

August 15, 1990 – 1990
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Armando Salazar
Vacant
Title last held by
Johnny Tapia
USBA
super-flyweight champion

May 24, 1992 – 1993
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
José Manuel Díaz
Minor World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Lacierva
IBA super-bantamweight champion
September 23, 2001 – 2002
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Danny Romero
Vacant
Title last held by
Héctor Velázquez
IBA featherweight champion
December 7, 2001 – April 5, 2002
Succeeded by
Major World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA bantamweight champion
April 22, 1994 – July 16, 1994
Succeeded by