Reggie Johnson

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Reggie Johnson is a former boxer who had a remarkable career spanning over 23 years from 1984 to 2008. He fought a total of 52 times during his professional boxing career and won 44 fights, including 25 by knockout. Johnson also had one draw and suffered seven losses, all of them coming via decision.

Johnson's professional debut was on August 14, 1984, against Mark Henderson when he was only 17 years old, and he won the bout via 4 round PTS. After that, he won five more consecutive fights, including three via stoppage, building momentum early in his career.

Johnson had his first world title bout in 1991 against James Toney for the IBF Middleweight Title at the age of 24. Although he lost the title fight on a 12 round split-decision, Johnson put up an excellent performance against the much more experienced Toney.

The middleweight superstar then went on to win two world titles at two weight classes. He won the WBA Middleweight Title on April 22, 1992, from Steve Collins through a 12 round majority decision. Six years later, he won the IBF Light-Heavyweight Title on February 6, 1998, by knocking out William Guthrie in the fifth round of the bout.

Despite the successes, Johnson had his share of setbacks, losing seven times during his career - five of which were in title bouts. He suffered his first loss against Adam George in January 1985, via 8 round unanimous decision. However, it is impressive to note that Johnson has never been stopped via a knockout in his professional career, and all of his losses came through decision.

One of Johnson's most notable career highlights came on June 5, 1999, where he lost to Roy Jones Jr. via 12 round unanimous decision in a fight where he was fighting for both the WBA and WBC Light-Heavyweight titles.

Johnson, known for his excellent ring movement and footwork, was an extremely well-rounded fighter known for his tactical approach to fights. Fans of the boxer often praise his technical ability, crisp punching, and stamina, making him a difficult opponent for anyone.

One remarkable attribute of Johnson was his ability to win title fights and defend them. In his two title bouts, Johnson won both and went on to defend them five times, with two KO wins. These feats attest to both his effectiveness as a champion and his endurance over a range of opponents.

Reggie Johnson retired from professional boxing with a record of 44-7-1, two title wins, and 25 knockout wins. His last fight was a non-title match against Julio César González on February 23, 2008. Johnson won the fight via 12 round split-decision, bringing the curtains down on his career of over two decades.

In conclusion, Reggie Johnson's boxing career was one characterized by a strong resilience, ring intellect, and technical proficiency. These attributes enabled him to achieve outstanding results throughout his 23-year career, winning titles, defending them several times, and putting up excellent performances along the way.

Reggie Johnson Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
52 Feb 23, 2008 41 Julio César González Win SD
51 Aug 27, 2005 38 Fred Moore Win KO9
50 Jan 25, 2002 35 Antonio Tarver Loss SD
49 May 25, 2001 34 Will Taylor Win UD
48 Jan 5, 2001 34 Chris Johnson Win UD
47 Dec 18, 1999 33 Earl Butler Win UD
46 Jun 5, 1999 32 Roy Jones Jr. Loss UD
45 Feb 27, 1999 32 Will Taylor Win UD
44 May 29, 1998 31 Ole Klemetsen Win UD
43 Feb 6, 1998 31 William Guthrie Win KO5
42 Jul 12, 1997 30 Robert Doyle Win KO1
41 Oct 13, 1995 29 Jorge Castro Loss SD
40 Aug 12, 1994 27 Jorge Castro Loss SD
39 Feb 19, 1994 27 Ramon Felix Win KO1
38 Oct 1, 1993 27 John David Jackson Loss UD
37 May 4, 1993 26 Wayne Harris Win UD
36 Jan 19, 1993 26 Ki-Yun Song Win TKO8
35 Oct 27, 1992 26 Lamar Parks Win UD
34 Apr 22, 1992 25 Steve Collins Win MD
33 Dec 17, 1991 25 Melvin Wynn Win KO2
32 Jun 29, 1991 24 James Toney Loss SD
31 Apr 8, 1991 24 Al Long Win RTD8
30 Dec 19, 1990 24 José Carlos da Silva Win TKO3
29 Oct 8, 1990 24 Ralph Ward Win TKO7
28 Aug 9, 1990 23 Eddie Hall Win TKO10
27 Jul 5, 1990 23 Greg Dickson Win TKO2
26 Apr 16, 1990 23 Sanderline Williams Win UD
25 Feb 4, 1990 23 Ismael Negron Win TKO11
24 Oct 21, 1989 23 Victor Fernandez Win KO2
23 Sep 12, 1989 23 Israel Cole Win PTS
22 Jun 28, 1989 22 Nathan Dryer Win KO3
21 May 15, 1989 22 Rigoberto Lopez Win KO3
20 Nov 14, 1988 22 Charles Oosthuizen Win RTD7
19 May 4, 1988 21 William Clayton Win KO3
18 Apr 6, 1988 21 Jake Torrance Win UD
17 Mar 2, 1988 21 Gonzalo Montes Win TKO4
16 Feb 14, 1988 21 Victor Walker Win TKO5
15 Jan 6, 1988 21 Ron Martin Win TKO7
14 Dec 5, 1987 21 Sidney Outlaw Win UD
13 Oct 8, 1987 21 Charles Hollis Win PTS
12 Jun 23, 1987 20 Oscar Pena Win PTS
11 Jan 17, 1987 20 Martin Garza Win KO1
10 Jun 12, 1985 18 Eric Williams Win TKO3
9 Apr 9, 1985 18 Eric Williams Draw PTS
8 Mar 5, 1985 18 Stephen Lee Win UD
7 Jan 29, 1985 18 Adam George Loss UD
6 Dec 27, 1984 18 Phil Jones Win UD
5 Dec 18, 1984 18 Tarlton Washington Win KO1
4 Nov 23, 1984 18 Jonathan Ivory Win UD
3 Nov 17, 1984 18 Richard Fillitelli Win KO1
2 Oct 9, 1984 18 Carl Orville Win KO2
1 Aug 14, 1984 17 Mark Henderson Win PTS