Reggie Johnson (boxer)

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Reggie Johnson
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Real nameReggie Dwayne Johnson
Nickname(s)Sweet
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm) [1]
Reach72 in (183 cm) [1]
NationalityAmerican
Born (1966-08-28) August 28, 1966 (age 56)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins44
Wins by KO25
Losses7
Draws1

Reggie Dwayne Johnson (born August 28, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2008. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBA middleweight title from 1992 to 1993, and the IBF light heavyweight title from 1998 to 1999.

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Professional career

Johnson made his professional debut in 1984. He won the WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title in 1989, and the USBA middleweight title in 1990, before losing a disputed split decision in 1991 against James Toney for the IBF and lineal middleweight titles, a fight in which he notably knocked Toney down in the second round. [2]

In 1992 he won his first world championship by winning the vacant WBA middleweight title in a close decision over Steve Collins. After three successful defenses, including a decision over the undefeated Lamar Parks, Johnson lost the belt to fellow southpaw John David Jackson. He twice failed in attempts to regain the WBA title, both by hotly disputed decisions to Jorge Castro in Argentina.

He later moved up to light heavyweight, winning the IBF title in 1998 against the undefeated William Guthrie with a rare one-punch knockout in the fifth round, a fight in which Guthrie left the ring on a stretcher. Johnson defended the title twice before losing by a wide decision to Roy Jones Jr. in a unification bout for the WBA and WBC titles in 1999. [3]

In 2001, Johnson returned to boxing and won the NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles, which he then lost in 2002 following a close decision to Antonio Tarver in an IBF world title eliminator. At age 35, Johnson then retired.

He returned in 2005 for one fight, then in 2008 Johnson scored a split decision win over former light heavyweight world champion Julio César González. [4]

Professional boxing record

52 fights44 wins7 losses
By knockout250
By decision197
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
52Win44–7–1 Julio César González SD12Feb 23, 2008 Sudduth Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.Won vacant IBA light heavyweight title
51Win43–7–1 Fred Moore KO9 (10), 2:59Aug 27, 2005Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
50Loss42–7–1 Antonio Tarver SD12Jan 25, 2002Ramada Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Lost NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles
49Win42–6–1Will TaylorUD12May 25, 2001 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.Retained NABF light heavyweight title;
Won vacant USBA light heavyweight titles
48Win41–6–1 Chris Johnson UD12Jan 5, 2001The Grand Theatre, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Won NABF light heavyweight title
47Win40–6–1Earl ButlerUD10Dec 18, 1999 Hofheinz Pavilion, Houston, Texas, U.S.
46Loss39–6–1 Roy Jones Jr. UD12Jun 5, 1999 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Lost IBF light heavyweight title;
For WBA and WBC light heavyweight titles
45Win39–5–1Will TaylorUD12Feb 27, 1999 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained IBF light heavyweight title
44Win38–5–1 Ole Klemetsen UD12May 29, 1998 Pesaro, ItalyRetained IBF light heavyweight title
43Win37–5–1 William Guthrie KO5 (12), 1:58Feb 6, 1998 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Won IBF light heavyweight title
42Win36–5–1Robert DoyleKO1Jul 12, 1997 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
41Loss35–5–1 Jorge Castro SD12Oct 13, 1995 Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, ArgentinaFor WBA middleweight title
40Loss35–4–1 Jorge Castro SD12Aug 12, 1994Club Defensores de Villa Luján, San Miguel, ArgentinaFor vacant WBA middleweight title
39Win35–3–1Ramon FelixKO1Feb 19, 1994 Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
38Loss34–3–1 John David Jackson UD12Oct 1, 1993 Estadio Obras Sanitarias, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLost WBA middleweight title
37Win34–2–1Wayne HarrisUD12May 4, 1993 McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
36Win33–2–1Ki-Yun SongTKO8 (12), 0:40Jan 19, 1993 Boise Centre, Boise, Idaho, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
35Win32–2–1 Lamar Parks UD12Oct 27, 1992 The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
34Win31–2–1 Steve Collins MD12Apr 22, 1992 Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant WBA middleweight title
33Win30–2–1Melvin WynnKO2 (10), 0:51Dec 17, 1991Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
32Loss29–2–1 James Toney SD12Jun 29, 1991Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.For IBF middleweight title
31Win29–1–1Al LongRTD8 (10), 3:00Apr 8, 1991Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
30Win28–1–1José Carlos da SilvaTKO3 (10), 0:58Dec 19, 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
29Win27–1–1Ralph WardTKO7 (10), 3:00Oct 8, 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
28Win26–1–1Eddie HallTKO10 (12), 3:00Aug 9, 1990 Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
27Win25–1–1Greg DicksonTKO2 (12), 1:18Jul 5, 1990Cow Pasture, Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
26Win24–1–1Sanderline WilliamsUD12Apr 16, 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
25Win23–1–1Ismael NegronTKO11 (12), 1:03Feb 4, 1990 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant USBA middleweight title
24Win22–1–1Victor FernandezKO2 (12)Oct 21, 1989 León, SpainRetained WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title
23Win21–1–1Israel ColePTS12Sep 12, 1989Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title
22Win20–1–1Nathan DryerKO3 (10)Jun 28, 1989 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21Win19–1–1Rigoberto LopezKO3May 15, 1989 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
20Win18–1–1Charles OosthuizenRTD7 (10)Nov 14, 1988Indoor Arena, Springs, South Africa
19Win17–1–1William ClaytonKO3 (10), 0:55May 4, 1988Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
18Win16–1–1Jake TorranceUD8Apr 6, 1988Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
17Win15–1–1Gonzalo MontesTKO4 (10), 2:26Mar 2, 1988Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Victor WalkerTKO5 (8)Feb 14, 1988 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Ron MartinTKO7 (8), 0:59Jan 6, 1988Houston, Texas, U.S.
14Win12–1–1Sidney OutlawUD6 Dec 5, 1987 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win11–1–1Charles HollisPTS8Oct 8, 1987Houston, Texas, U.S.
12Win10–1–1Oscar PenaPTS6Jun 23, 1987Marriott Brookhollow, Houston, Texas, U.S.
11Win9–1–1Martin GarzaKO1Jan 17, 1987 Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
10Win8–1–1Eric WilliamsTKO3 (6), 1:17Jun 12, 1985Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9Draw7–1–1Eric WilliamsPTS6Apr 9, 1985 Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.
8Win7–1Stephen LeeUD6Mar 5, 1985 Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
7Loss6–1Adam GeorgeUD8Jan 29, 1985Houston, Texas, U.S.
6Win6–0Phil JonesUD6Dec 27, 1984Marriott Market Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0Tarlton WashingtonKO1 (6)Dec 18, 1984Houston, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0Jonathan IvoryUD6Nov 23, 1984 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
3Win3–0Richard FillitelliKO1 (6), 2:24Nov 17, 1984Houston, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Carl OrvilleKO2Oct 9, 1984 Houston, Texas, U.S.
1Win1–0Mark HendersonPTS4Aug 14, 1984 Pasadena, Texas, U.S.Professional debut

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References

  1. 1 2 HBO Sports tale of the tape prior to the Roy Jones Jr. fight.
  2. Berger, Phil (June 30, 1991). "Boxing; Toney Is Knocked Down But Manages to Keep Title". The New York Times . The New York Times Company. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  3. "Best I've faced: Reggie Johnson. The Ring . Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  4. Courtemanche, Andre (February 14, 2008). "Reggie Johnson Interview on Gonzalez Bout". BoxingScene. Retrieved January 1, 2017.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title WBA Inter-Continental middleweight champion
September 12, 1989 – February 1990
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Howard Eastman
Vacant
Title last held by
Steve Collins
USBA middleweight champion
February 4, 1990 – June 29, 1991
Lost bid for IBF world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Bernard Hopkins
Preceded by NABF light heavyweight champion
January 5, 2001 – January 25, 2002
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
David Telesco
USBA light heavyweight champion
May 25, 2001 – January 25, 2002
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Glen Johnson
IBA light heavyweight champion
February 23, 2008 – May 2009
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Beibut Shumenov
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Mike McCallum
WBA middleweight champion
April 22, 1992 – October 1, 1993
Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF light heavyweight champion
February 6, 1998 – June 5, 1999
Succeeded by