John Michael Johnson

John Michael Johnson is a retired American bantamweight boxer. He made his professional debut in 1986 and was a WBA bantamweight world champion

Professional career

Known as "Bam Bam," Johnson turned professional in 1986. In 1994 he won the WBA bantamweight title by knocking out Junior Jones in the 11th round. Later that year, Johnson controversially lost the belt in his first defense to Daorung Chuvatana in Thailand. Near the end of the first round, Johnson sustained a cut above his right eye from a headbutt, however, the referee ruled that it was caused by a punch and the fight was called off upon the recommendation of the ringside doctor, resulting in a first round technical knockout victory for Chuwatana. Johnson immediately filed a protest on the grounds that the injury had been caused by a headbutt and that a technical draw should have been declared. In 1999 he challenged Lehlohonolo Ledwaba for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title but lost by decision.
In 2001 Johnson made a comeback and scored four victories, including a technical knockout over Antonio Diaz and a knockout in the first round over Augie Sanchez. Due to his success, he was named Ring Magazine comeback of the year. Johnson lost both of his bouts in 2002 and retired later in the year.
On September 29, 2014, Johnson lost an eight-round fight to Ricardo Alvarez by unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
42	Loss	31–11	Omar Castillo	TKO	5	2019-11-16	Event Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
41	Loss	31–10	Ricardo Álvarez	UD	8	2014-09-29	State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
40	Win	31–9	Steve Trumble	UD	4	2013-11-16	Event Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
39	Loss	30–9	Ángel Chacón	UD	12	2002-10-27	Mario Morales Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico	For vacant IBA featherweight title
38	Loss	30–8	Oscar León	UD	12	2002-04-05	Alumni Arena, Buffalo, New York, U.S.	Lost IBA featherweight title
37	Win	30–7	Augie Sanchez	KO	1	2001-12-07	Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.	Won vacant IBA featherweight title
36	Win	29–7	Harold Grey	KO	7	2001-09-23	Sunset Station, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.	Won vacant IBA super-bantamweight title
35	Win	28–7	Antonio Diaz	TKO	3	2001-08-04	United Palace, Washington Heights, New York, U.S.
34	Win	27–7	David Murillo	SD	10	2001-05-25	Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
33	Loss	26–7	José Rojas	UD	10	2000-05-20	Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
32	Loss	26–6	Lehlo Ledwaba	UD	12	1999-05-29	Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa	For vacant IBF super-bantamweight title
31	Win	26–5	Jorge Alberto Reyes	TKO	3	1998-11-13	Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
30	Win	25–5	Arturo Estrada	UD	8	1998-08-05	Rosedale Park, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
29	Win	24–5	Jose Guadalupe Rangel	KO	7	1998-02-07	Uvalde, Texas, U.S.
28	Win	23–5	Richard Dinkins	TKO	6	1997-12-05	Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
27	Win	22–5	Martin Solorio	TKO	5	1997-09-10	San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
26	Win	21–5	Jesus Montiel	TKO	4	1997-04-19	San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
25	Win	20–5	Felizardo Carrasco	TKO	2	1996-03-18	County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
24	Win	19–5	Lazaro Padilla	UD	10	1996-01-24	San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
23	Loss	18–5	Daorung Chuvatana	TKO	1	1994-07-16	Municipal Stadium, Uttaradit, Thailand	Lost WBA bantamweight title
22	Win	18–4	Junior Jones	TKO	11	1994-04-22	Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Won WBA bantamweight title
21	Win	17–4	Arturo Estrada	RTD	7	1993-12-22	Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
20	Win	16–4	Rodolfo Robles	TKO	6	1993-08-26	Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19	Win	15–4	Arturo Estrada	KO	6	1993-06-21	Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18	Win	14–4	Erbeu Montalvo	KO	8	1993-05-15	Carrizo Springs, Texas, U.S.
17	Win	13–4	Sergio Alvarez	KO	1	1993-02-15	Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
16	Win	12–4	Abner Barajas	UD	12	1992-05-24	Sunken Gardens, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.	Won vacant USBA super-flyweight title
15	Win	11–4	Roland Gomez	TKO	2	1991-08-16	Rosedale Park, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
14	Win	10–4	Armando Diaz	UD	10	1991-03-02	Callaghan Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
13	Win	9–4	Javier Díaz	TD	5	1990-08-15	Eagle Pass, Texas, U.S.	Won WBC Continental Americas super-flyweight title
12	Win	8–4	Rodolfo Robles	KO	3	1990-05-06	San Antonio [Japanese Tea Garden\|Sunken Gardens], San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
11	Loss	7–4	Johnny Tapia	UD	8	1989-10-17	State Fair, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
10	Loss	7–3	Junior Jones	UD	4	1989-08-10	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
9	Win	7–2	Miguel Martinez	TKO	2	1988-12-15	Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
8	Win	6–2	Marco Antonio Lopez	TKO	1	1988-11-23	Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
7	Win	5–2	John Vasquez	TKO	1	1987-11-10	Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
6	Win	4–2	Jesse Alviar	TKO	3	1987-08-15	Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
5	Loss	3–2	Renaldo Carter	UD	6	1987-05-30	Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
4	Win	3–1	Anthony Lopez	TKO	2	1987-05-01	Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
3	Win	2–1	Fernando Puente	TKO	2	1987-03-15	Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
2	Loss	1–1	John Vasquez	MD	4	1986-09-10	Randy's Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Jesse Alviar	UD	4	1986-07-25	Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

Personal life

Johnson was married to Sandra Johnson. They have three children, John Michael Johnson Jr., Alexandra Marie Johnson, and Jessica Michelle Johnson.