Chris John
Featherweight
Chris John
"The Dragon"
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- Born: September 14, 1979
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- Age: 44
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- Stance: Orthodox
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- Nationality: Indonesian
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Chris John is a featherweight boxer known for his impressive record of 48 wins, one loss, and three draws. He had a professional boxing career that spanned 15 years, from 1998 to 2013. John began his career by defeating Firman Kanda in June 1998, and went on to win 33 more consecutive fights. Out of his 52 fights, John won 22 via knockout. He held the WBA featherweight championship for 9 years, and defended the title 15 times.
John's professional debut at 18 years of age was a promising start to his career. Over the next few years, he continued to excel in his boxing matches and won 33 consecutive fights. His record of 48 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws is impressive and speaks to his talent in the ring. He was able to rack up an impressive KO record, which is a testament to his power and skill.
John won his first WBA featherweight title at the young age of 24, making him one of the youngest champions in boxing history. He successfully defended his title against Osamu Sato, winning the fight via 12 round unanimous decision. This was the start of John's tenure as featherweight champion.
One of John's most notable fights was against the legendary Juan Manuel Márquez in March 2006. John successfully defended his title in a 12 round unanimous decision, proving that he had what it takes to go up against some of the best boxers of his time. John's other notable victories include those over Rocky Juarez, Roinet Caballero, Zaiki Takemoto, Daud Yordan, and Hiroyuki Enoki.
However, Chris John's career was not without some setbacks. On December 6, 2013, John lost to Simpiwe Vetyeka, who beat him via 6th round RTD. This loss ended John's 48-fight win streak and marked the only defeat of his professional career. Though this loss was a disappointment, John retired from professional boxing with an impressive and inspiring record.
Throughout his career, John demonstrated his expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness in the ring. His impressive record speaks to his skill as a boxer and his ability to rise to the top of his sport. As a result of his success, John has earned the respect and admiration of boxing fans and professionals alike.
In conclusion, Chris John's professional boxing career was nothing short of impressive. With 48 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws, John proved himself to be one of the best featherweight boxers of his time. His 22 knockout wins speak to his power and skill in the ring, while his record-breaking tenure as WBA featherweight champion for 9 years is a testament to his dominance. Though his career was not without setbacks, John's impressive record and success in the ring make him one of the most notable boxers in history.
Chris John Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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52 | Dec 6, 2013 | 34 | Simpiwe Vetyeka | Loss | RTD6 |
51 | Apr 14, 2013 | 33 | Satoshi Hosono | Draw | TD |
50 | Nov 9, 2012 | 33 | Chonlatarn Piriyapinyo | Win | UD |
49 | May 5, 2012 | 32 | Shoji Kimura | Win | UD |
48 | Nov 30, 2011 | 32 | Stanyslav Merdov | Win | UD |
47 | Apr 17, 2011 | 31 | Daud Yordan | Win | UD |
46 | Dec 5, 2010 | 31 | David Saucedo | Win | UD |
45 | Sep 19, 2009 | 30 | Rocky Juarez | Win | UD |
44 | Feb 28, 2009 | 29 | Rocky Juarez | Draw | UD |
43 | Oct 24, 2008 | 29 | Hiroyuki Enoki | Win | UD |
42 | Jan 26, 2008 | 28 | Roinet Caballero | Win | RTD7 |
41 | Aug 19, 2007 | 27 | Zaiki Takemoto | Win | RTD9 |
40 | Mar 3, 2007 | 27 | Jose Rojas | Win | UD |
39 | Sep 9, 2006 | 26 | Renan Acosta | Win | UD |
38 | Mar 4, 2006 | 26 | Juan Manuel Márquez | Win | UD |
37 | Aug 7, 2005 | 25 | Tommy Browne | Win | TKO10 |
36 | Apr 22, 2005 | 25 | Derrick Gainer | Win | UD |
35 | Dec 3, 2004 | 25 | Jose Rojas | Draw | TD |
34 | Jun 4, 2004 | 24 | Osamu Sato | Win | UD |
33 | Sep 26, 2003 | 24 | Oscar León | Win | SD |
32 | Jul 3, 2003 | 23 | Dae-Kyung Park | Win | TKO1 |
31 | Mar 29, 2003 | 23 | Mahasamut Kiatpakpanung | Win | KO3 |
30 | Jan 10, 2003 | 23 | Dante Paulino | Win | KO8 |
29 | Nov 1, 2002 | 23 | Ratanachai Sor Vorapin | Win | UD |
28 | Aug 23, 2002 | 22 | Sprinkaan Khongoane | Win | UD |
27 | Jun 28, 2002 | 22 | Dong-Kook Lee | Win | KO1 |
26 | Mar 29, 2002 | 22 | Petcharoon Wor Surapol | Win | TKO5 |
25 | Jan 11, 2002 | 22 | Kongthawat Sorkitti | Win | TKO8 |
24 | Nov 9, 2001 | 22 | Soleh Sundava | Win | RTD6 |
23 | Jul 27, 2001 | 21 | Kongthawat Sor Kitti | Win | PTS |
22 | Apr 4, 2001 | 21 | Fernando Montilla | Win | TKO7 |
21 | Mar 29, 2001 | 21 | Leed Shabu | Win | KO3 |
20 | Dec 22, 2000 | 21 | Vichit Chuwanata | Win | PTS |
19 | Sep 29, 2000 | 21 | Uygun Siddikov | Win | KO6 |
18 | Aug 24, 2000 | 20 | Baby Lorona Jr. | Win | UD |
17 | May 26, 2000 | 20 | Khongsuriya Sitkanongsak | Win | KO9 |
16 | May 5, 2000 | 20 | Moses Seran | Win | KO3 |
15 | Jan 28, 2000 | 20 | Joseph Paden | Win | KO2 |
14 | Dec 23, 1999 | 20 | Vichit Chuwatana | Win | KO2 |
13 | Nov 19, 1999 | 20 | Virgo Warouw | Win | PTS |
12 | Jun 6, 1999 | 19 | Muhammad Alfaridzi | Win | KO12 |
11 | Jun 6, 1999 | 19 | Taji Atmojo | Win | PTS |
10 | Apr 2, 1999 | 19 | Hasan Lobubun | Win | KO1 |
9 | Mar 5, 1999 | 19 | Hasan Ambon | Win | PTS |
8 | Feb 5, 1999 | 19 | Herry Makawimbang | Win | PTS |
7 | Dec 4, 1998 | 19 | Salim Ayuba | Win | PTS |
6 | Nov 6, 1998 | 19 | Kris Wuritimur | Win | PTS |
5 | Oct 10, 1998 | 19 | Ampi Lealesi | Win | TKO5 |
4 | Sep 5, 1998 | 18 | Riston Manalu | Win | TKO3 |
3 | Aug 5, 1998 | 18 | Guci Halim Fidal | Win | PTS |
2 | Jul 6, 1998 | 18 | Nurdin Pase | Win | TKO2 |
1 | Jun 4, 1998 | 18 | Firman Kanda | Win | PTS |