Glen Johnson (boxer)


Glengoffe Donovan Johnson is a Jamaican former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2015. He held the IBF, IBO and Ring magazine light heavyweight titles between 2004 and 2005, and challenged once each for world titles at middleweight and super middleweight.
He was named Fighter of the Year in 2004 by The Ring and the Boxing Writers Association of America for his upset knockout victory over Roy Jones Jr. Throughout his career, Johnson was well known for his exceptionally durable chin and relentless pressure fighting style.

Amateur career

Johnson arrived in South Florida from Jamaica at the age of 15. He would not begin boxing as an amateur until a few years later.
Glen "The Road Warrior" Johnson was a late bloomer of the sport, starting at 20 years old in Miami, Florida, at an emerging police boxing gym. Johnson compiled an amateur record of 35-5 and was a two-time Florida State Golden Gloves Champion, once at 165 and at the other at 178-pounds.

Professional career

Johnson won his first 32 professional fights before challenging Bernard Hopkins for the IBF middleweight title in 1997. Johnson was stopped on his feet in the 11th round. He added eight more to his tally of losses, many of them debatable decisions where Johnson was adjudged to have lost to the hometown fighter. He journeyed to England and suffered a controversial draw against Clinton Woods, but defeated him in a rematch by unanimous decision to win the IBF light heavyweight title.

Johnson vs. Jones Jr.

His next fight came against former undisputed light heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr., who entered following an upset loss to Antonio Tarver earlier that year. In another upset, Johnson knocked Jones out in the ninth round of their September 2004 fight.

Johnson vs. Tarver, Woods III, Griffin

The subsequent split decision victory over Antonio Tarver that December made him IBO and The Ring light heavyweight boxing champion. He was chosen the 2004 fighter of the year by the Boxing Writer's Association of America. Johnson lost the light heavyweight title to Antonio Tarver in the rematch. He then challenged old foe Woods once again for the IBF title. This time Woods beat him by a split decision. He then came back and defeated former champion Montell Griffin in May 2007.

Johnson vs. Dawson, Cloud

Johnson lost a unanimous decision to Chad Dawson on April 12, 2008, for the WBC light heavyweight title. On November 7, 2009, Johnson lost a rematch with Dawson via unanimous decision in Hartford, Connecticut. The judges scores were 115-113, 115-113 and 117-111 for Dawson.
On August 7, 2010, Johnson challenged Tavoris Cloud for the IBF light heavyweight title but lost a close decision 116-112 from all 3 judges despite landing more punches according to CompuBox.

Super Six World Boxing Classic

Glen Johnson joined the Super Six World Boxing Classic replacing Mikkel Kessler due to Kessler eye injury. Glen Johnson defeated Allan Green by a knockout in the eighth round, on November 6, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada and with that win proceeded to the Semi-Final of the Super 6 Tournament where he faced Carl Froch for a place in the Super 6 Final and WBC world super-middleweight title. Johnson Lost the fight by majority decision with one judge scoring the contest a draw and the remaining two judges scoring in favour of Froch.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
77Loss54–21–2 Avni YıldırımUD1015 Aug 2015 Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USFor vacant WBC Silver International light heavyweight title
76Loss54–20–2 Erik SkoglundUD1013 Dec 2014 MusikTeatret Albertslund, Copenhagen, Denmark
75Loss54–19–2 Ilunga MakabuTKO9, 2:4028 Jun 2014 Grand Hôtel, Kinshasa, DR CongoFor vacant WBC International cruiserweight title
74Win54–18–2 Jaime VelasquezTKO4, 1:5921 Feb 2014 Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, US
73Win53–18–2 Bobby GunnUD818 Dec 2013 Sands Casino Resort, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
72Win52–18–2 Junior RamosTKO2, 0:3719 Apr 2013 Polideportivo San Martín de PorresLa Romana, Dominican Republic
71Loss51–18–2 George GrovesUD1215 Dec 2012 ExCeL, London, EnglandFor Commonwealth super middleweight title
70Loss51–17–2 Andrzej FonfaraUD1013 Jul 2012 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US
69Loss51–16–2 Lucian ButeUD125 Nov 2011 Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaFor IBF super middleweight title
68Loss51–15–2 Carl FrochMD124 Jun 2011 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USFor WBC super middleweight title;
Super Six World Boxing Classic: semi-final
67Win51–14–2 Allan GreenTKO8, 0:366 Nov 2010 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
66Loss50–14–2 Tavoris CloudUD127 Aug 2010 Scottrade Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, USFor IBF light heavyweight title
65Win50–13–2 Yusaf MackTKO6, 2:215 Feb 2010 Don Taft University Center Arena, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
64Loss49–13–2 Chad DawsonUD127 Nov 2009 XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USFor IBO and vacant WBC interim light heavyweight titles
63Win49–12–2 Daniel JudahUD1027 Feb 2009 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, US
62Win48–12–2 Aaron NorwoodTKO4, 1:2011 Nov 2008 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, US
61Loss47–12–2 Chad DawsonUD1212 Apr 2008 St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, USFor WBC light heavyweight title
60Win47–11–2 Hugo PinedaTKO8, 0:4915 Jan 2008 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
59Win46–11–2 Fred MooreKO5, 2:4527 Jul 2007 Sheraton Hotel, Miami, Florida, US
58Win45–11–2 Montell GriffinTKO11, 2:3816 May 2007 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, US
57Loss44–11–2 Clinton WoodsSD122 Sep 2006 Bolton Arena, Bolton, EnglandFor IBF light heavyweight title
56Win44–10–2 Richard HallUD1224 Feb 2006 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, USWon vacant IBA light heavyweight title
55Win43–10–2 George Khalid JonesTKO10, 2:3030 Sep 2005 Cache Creek Casino Resort, Brooks, California, US
54Loss42–10–2 Antonio TarverUD1218 Jun 2005 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, USLost IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles
53Win42–9–2 Antonio TarverSD1218 Dec 2004 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USWon IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles
52Win41–9–2 Roy Jones Jr.KO9, 0:4825 Sep 2004 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, USRetained IBF light heavyweight title
51Win40–9–2 Clinton WoodsUD126 Feb 2004 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant IBF light heavyweight title
50Draw39–9–2 Clinton WoodsSD127 Nov 2003 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandFor vacant IBF light heavyweight title
49Win39–9–1 Eric HardingUD1218 May 2003 Jimmy's Bronx Cafe, New York City, New York, USWon vacant USBA light heavyweight title
48Draw38–9–1 Daniel Judah104 Apr 2003 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, US
47Loss38–9 Julio César GonzálezMD1024 Jan 2003 Crowne Plaza, Commerce, California, US
46Loss38–8 Derrick HarmonUD1014 Apr 2002 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, US
45Win38–7 Thomas UlrichKO6 28 Jul 2001 Estrel Hotel, Berlin, GermanyWon WBO Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
44Win37–7 Toks OwohTKO6, 2:0523 Sep 2000 York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental super middleweight title
43Loss36–7 Omar SheikaMD102 Jun 2000 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
42Loss36–6 Silvio BrancoUD1215 Apr 2000 Padua, ItalyFor vacant WBU super middleweight title
41Loss36–5 Syd VanderpoolUD1028 Jan 2000 The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
40Loss36–4 Sven OttkeUD1227 Nov 1999 Philips Halle, Düsseldorf, GermanyFor IBF super middleweight title
39Win36–3 Marcelo ZimmermanTKO1 16 Oct 1999 Oranjestad, ArubaRetained WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title
38Win35–3 Augustine RenteriaTKO4, 1:3331 Jul 1999 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, US
37Win34–3 Troy WatsonUD1222 Apr 1999 Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas, USWon vacant WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title
36Win33–3 Armando CampasKO6 26 Feb 1999 Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino, Hopland, California, US
35Loss32–3 Joseph KiwanukaSD104 Aug 1998 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US
34Loss32–2 Merqui SosaUD1013 Dec 1997 Concord Plaza Expo Center, Northlake, Illinois, US
33Loss32–1 Bernard HopkinsTKO11, 1:2320 Jul 1997 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, USFor IBF middleweight title
32Win32–0 Dave HamiltonTKO2, 2:427 Jun 1997 Hawthorne Race Course, Cicero, Illinois, US
31Win31–0 Sam GarrUD1025 Feb 1997 The Pyramid, Long Beach, California, US
30Win30–0 Ralph MondayKO1 6 Dec 1996 Miami, Florida, US
29Win29–0 Stacy GoodsonKO2 2 Nov 1996 Nassau, Bahamas
28Win28–0 Jeff JohnsonTKO5 1 Oct 1996 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
27Win27–0 David McCluskeyTKO324 Aug 1996 Valdosta, Georgia, US
26Win26–0 Gerald ReedUD1029 Jul 1996 Cafe Casablanca, Hallandale, Florida, US
25Win25–0 Tom BentleyTKO3 15 Jun 1996 Nassau, Bahamas
24Win24–0 James GatlinMD611 Jun 1996 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US
23Win23–0 Kenneth ParkerTKO32 Apr 1996 Atlantis Casino, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
22Win22–0 Guy StanfordTKO226 Mar 1996 Immokalee, Florida, US
21Win21–0 Danny MitchellKO224 Feb 1996 Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, US
20Win20–0 Bill BradleyKO116 Jan 1996 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
19Win19–0 Jerome HillTKO128 Nov 1995 William B. Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia, US
18Win18–0 Melvin WynnTKO4, 2:128 Sep 1995 Hialeah, Florida, US
17Win17–0 Jesus Carlos VelezTKO2 22 Jul 1995 Miami Beach, Florida, US
16Win16–0 John McClendonKO1, 2:4727 Jun 1995 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
15Win15–0 Tyrone DillardKO1, 1:4825 Mar 1995 Miami Beach, Florida, US
14Win14–0 Carlos BetancourtTKO125 Feb 1995 Miami Beach, Florida, US
13Win13–0 Edison MartinezKO3, 2:206 Feb 1995 Ramada Hotel, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
12Win12–0 Bill BradleyUD1016 Dec 1994 Miami Beach, Florida, US
11Win11–0 Jesus Carlos Velez819 Nov 1994 Miami Beach, Florida, US
10Win10–0 Gustavo GonzalezUD615 Oct 1994 Miami Beach, Florida, US
9Win9–0 Joe HarrisTKO48 Sep 1994 Rodeo Arena, Davie, Florida, US
8Win8–0 Jesus Carlos VelezUD63 Sep 1994 Miami Beach, Florida, US
7Win7–0 Vincent GodboltKO35 Aug 1994 Miami Beach, Florida, US
6Win6–0 Ralph MondayUD48 Apr 1994 Cape Coral, Florida, US
5Win5–0 Dwayne Waldon622 Oct 1993 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
4Win4–0 Anthony Brooks430 Aug 1993 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
3Win3–0 James MullinsKO3 26 Jun 1993 Newcastle, North Carolina, US
2Win2–0 Jerry Reyes3 27 Mar 1993 George Town, Cayman Islands
1Win1–0 Yurek Del Rio1 19 Feb 1993 Airport Hilton, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US