Reggie Johnson (boxer)


Reggie Dwayne Johnson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2008. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBA middleweight title from 1992 to 1993, and the IBF light heavyweight title from 1998 to 1999.

Professional career

Johnson made his professional debut in 1984. He won the WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title in 1989, and the USBA middleweight title in 1990, before losing a disputed split decision in 1991 against James Toney for the IBF and lineal middleweight titles, a fight in which he notably knocked Toney down in the second round.
In 1992 he won his first world championship by winning the vacant WBA middleweight title in a close decision over Steve Collins. After three successful defenses, including a decision over the undefeated Lamar Parks, Johnson lost the belt to fellow southpaw John David Jackson. He twice failed in attempts to regain the WBA title, both by hotly disputed decisions to Jorge Castro in Argentina.
He later moved up to light heavyweight, winning the IBF title in 1998 against the undefeated William Guthrie with a rare one-punch knockout in the fifth round, a fight in which Guthrie left the ring on a stretcher. Johnson defended the title twice before losing by a wide decision to Roy Jones Jr. in a unification bout for the WBA and WBC titles in 1999.
In 2001, Johnson returned to boxing and won the NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles, which he then lost in 2002 following a close decision to Antonio Tarver in an IBF world title eliminator. At age 35, Johnson then retired.
He returned in 2005 for one fight, then in 2008 Johnson scored a split decision win over former light heavyweight world champion Julio César González.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
52Win44–7–1 Julio César GonzálezSD12Feb 23, 2008 Sudduth Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.Won vacant IBA light heavyweight title
51Win43–7–1 Fred MooreKO9, 2:59Aug 27, 2005 Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
50Loss42–7–1 Antonio TarverSD12Jan 25, 2002 Ramada Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Lost NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles
49Win42–6–1 Will TaylorUD12May 25, 2001 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.Retained NABF light heavyweight title;
Won vacant USBA light heavyweight titles
48Win41–6–1 Chris JohnsonUD12Jan 5, 2001 The Grand Theatre, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Won NABF light heavyweight title
47Win40–6–1 Earl ButlerUD10Dec 18, 1999 Hofheinz Pavilion, Houston, Texas, U.S.
46Loss39–6–1 Roy Jones Jr.UD12Jun 5, 1999 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Lost IBF light heavyweight title;
For WBA and WBC light heavyweight titles
45Win39–5–1 Will TaylorUD12Feb 27, 1999 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained IBF light heavyweight title
44Win38–5–1 Ole KlemetsenUD12May 29, 1998 Pesaro, ItalyRetained IBF light heavyweight title
43Win37–5–1 William GuthrieKO5, 1:58Feb 6, 1998 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Won IBF light heavyweight title
42Win36–5–1 Robert DoyleKO1Jul 12, 1997 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
41Loss35–5–1 Jorge CastroSD12Oct 13, 1995 Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, ArgentinaFor WBA middleweight title
40Loss35–4–1 Jorge CastroSD12Aug 12, 1994 Club Defensores de Villa Luján, San Miguel, ArgentinaFor vacant WBA middleweight title
39Win35–3–1 Ramon FelixKO1Feb 19, 1994 Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
38Loss34–3–1 John David JacksonUD12Oct 1, 1993 Estadio Obras Sanitarias, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLost WBA middleweight title
37Win34–2–1 Wayne HarrisUD12May 4, 1993 McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
36Win33–2–1 Ki-Yun SongTKO8, 0:40Jan 19, 1993 Boise Centre, Boise, Idaho, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
35Win32–2–1 Lamar ParksUD12Oct 27, 1992 The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
34Win31–2–1 Steve Collins12Apr 22, 1992 Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant WBA middleweight title
33Win30–2–1 Melvin WynnKO2, 0:51Dec 17, 1991 Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
32Loss29–2–1 James Toney12Jun 29, 1991 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.For IBF and lineal middleweight titles
31Win29–1–1 Al LongRTD8, 3:00Apr 8, 1991 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
30Win28–1–1 José Carlos da SilvaTKO3, 0:58Dec 19, 1990 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
29Win27–1–1 Ralph WardTKO7, 3:00Oct 8, 1990 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
28Win26–1–1 Eddie HallTKO10, 3:00Aug 9, 1990 Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
27Win25–1–1 Greg DicksonTKO2, 1:18Jul 5, 1990 Cow Pasture, Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
26Win24–1–1 Sanderline WilliamsUD12Apr 16, 1990 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
25Win23–1–1 Ismael NegronTKO11, 1:03Feb 4, 1990 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant USBA middleweight title
24Win22–1–1 Victor FernandezKO2 Oct 21, 1989 León, SpainRetained WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title
23Win21–1–1 Israel ColePTS12Sep 12, 1989 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title
22Win20–1–1 Nathan DryerKO3 Jun 28, 1989 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21Win19–1–1 Rigoberto LopezKO3May 15, 1989 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
20Win18–1–1 Charles Oosthuizen7 Nov 14, 1988 Indoor Arena, Springs, South Africa
19Win17–1–1 William ClaytonKO3, 0:55May 4, 1988 Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
18Win16–1–1 Jake TorranceUD8Apr 6, 1988 Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
17Win15–1–1 Gonzalo MontesTKO4, 2:26Mar 2, 1988 Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
16Win14–1–1 Victor WalkerTKO5 Feb 14, 1988 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
15Win13–1–1 Ron MartinTKO7, 0:59Jan 6, 1988 Houston, Texas, U.S.
14Win12–1–1 Sidney OutlawUD6Dec 5, 1987 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win11–1–1 Charles HollisPTS8Oct 8, 1987 Houston, Texas, U.S.
12Win10–1–1 Oscar PenaPTS6Jun 23, 1987 Marriott Brookhollow, Houston, Texas, U.S.
11Win9–1–1 Martin GarzaKO1Jan 17, 1987 Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
10Win8–1–1 Eric Williams3, 1:17Jun 12, 1985 Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9Draw7–1–1 Eric Williams6Apr 9, 1985 Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.
8Win7–1 Stephen LeeUD6Mar 5, 1985 Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
7Loss6–1 Adam GeorgeUD8Jan 29, 1985 Houston, Texas, U.S.
6Win6–0 Phil JonesUD6Dec 27, 1984 Marriott Market Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0 Tarlton WashingtonKO1 Dec 18, 1984 Houston, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0 Jonathan Ivory6Nov 23, 1984 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
3Win3–0 Richard FillitelliKO1, 2:24Nov 17, 1984 Houston, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0 Carl Orville2Oct 9, 1984 Houston, Texas, U.S.
1Win1–0 Mark Henderson4Aug 14, 1984 Pasadena, Texas, U.S.Professional debut