Tureano Johnson

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Tureano Johnson
Statistics
Real nameTaureano Dexter Johnson
Weight(s) Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach73+12 in (187 cm)
NationalityBahamian
Born (1984-02-12) 12 February 1984 (age 39)
Nassau, Bahamas
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO15
Losses3
Draws1

Taureano Dexter Johnson (variously known as Tureano, Toureano, Taureno, or Jhonson; born 12 February 1984) is a Bahamian professional boxer who held the WBC Silver middleweight title in 2015. As an amateur he qualified for the 2008 Olympics.

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Amateur career

At the PanAm Games 2007 he lost to Diego Chaves 6:9. He rose to prominence with his effort against PanAm Champion Pedro Lima at the first Olympic qualifier where he lost a close bout. At the second qualifier he won the rematch 10:6 and qualified. He trains in Cuba under the guidance of coach Jesus Yu.

Professional career

Johnson vs Castaneda

On February 9, 2019, Johnson faced Fernando Castaneda. The fight ended in a draw, with two judges scoring it 77-75, one for Johnson, one for Castenda, while the third one scored it 76-76. [1]

Johnson vs Quigley

In his next fight, Johnson fought Jason Quigley, ranked #5 by the WBC, #8 by the WBA and #14 by the IBF at middleweight. In a dominant performance, Johnson won the fight via ninth-round TKO. [2]

Johnson vs Munguia

In his next bout, Johnson fought WBC and WBO #1 and IBF #9 contender Jaime Munguia. [3] The fight started off competitively, until the sixth round when Munguia caught Johnson with a vicious uppercut that caused a serious cut on Johnson's upper lip. The doctor decided to stop the fight after the end of the round, and Munguia was awarded the win. [4]

Olympics results

2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division

Professional boxing record

25 fights21 wins3 losses
By knockout153
By decision60
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss21–3–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jaime Munguía RTD6 (12), 3:0030 Oct 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, USFor WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
24Win21–2–1 Flag of Ireland.svg Jason Quigley RTD9 (10), 3:0018 Jul 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, USWon WBC-NABF middleweight title
23Draw20–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando Castañeda SD89 Feb 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
22Loss20–2 Flag of Ukraine.svg Sergiy Derevyanchenko TKO12 (12), 0:4025 Aug 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US
21Win20–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Fabiano SoaresKO2 (10), 2:3823 Mar 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
20Win19–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eamonn O'Kane UD12 17 Oct 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US
19Win18–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Alex TheranRTD5 (10), 3:009 Jan 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, USWon vacant WBC Silver, and WBA International middleweight title
18Win17–1 Flag of Ecuador.svg Humberto Toledo TKO6 (6)5 Dec 2014 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Kendal G. L. Isaacs National Gymnasium, Nassau, Bahamas
17Win16–1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Valerio MarteTKO1 (8), 1:2720 Nov 2014 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike GavronskiUD1011 Jul 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, USWon vacant WBC Continental Americas middleweight title
15Loss14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Curtis Stevens TKO10 (10), 2:094 Apr 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Willie FortuneUD822 Feb 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, US
13Win13–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Jose MorlaTKO3 (6), 0:342 Oct 2012 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic
12Win12–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Jonalis ReyesTKO1 (4), 2:0628 Sep 2012 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Casa Puerto Rico, La Romana, Dominican Republic
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Cleven IsheTKO4 (6), 2:231 Sep 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US
10Win10–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Arturo RodriguezKO1 (4), 1:4920 Jul 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Roberto YongUD616 Jun 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, US
8Win8–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Alexander HernandezTKO2 (6)14 May 2012 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic
7Win7–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Edvan dos Santos BarrosUD62 Mar 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Joseph BenjaminUD418 Feb 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie GatesTKO2 (6), 2:167 Jan 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Roy AshworthKO1 (4), 1:3124 Jul 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, US
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony BowmanTKO4 (4), 1:0630 Apr 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Harlow's Casino, Greenville, Mississippi, US
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan BianchiniTKO1 (4), 0:4316 Apr 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Cleoney FuquaTKO1 (4), 2:505 Mar 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia, US

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References

  1. "Tureano Johnson held to disappointing draw against Fernando Castaneda". The Ring. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. "Quigley vs Johnson - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. "Munguia vs Johnson - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. "Jaime Munguia stops Tureano Johnson after round 6 due to freak lip cut". The Ring. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2021.