Chris John

Featherweight
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Chris John
"The Dragon"

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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
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