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 World Boxing Association middleweight title from 1992 to 1993, and the International Boxing Federation light heavyweight title from 1998 to 1999.
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Professional career

Johnson made his professional debut in 1984.

Middleweight

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.

Light heavyweight

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
52WinJulio César GonzálezSD12Feb 23, 2008Sudduth Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.Won vacant IBA light heavyweight title
51Win43–7–1Fred MooreKO9, 2:59Aug 27, 2005Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
50Loss42–7–1Antonio TarverSD12Jan 25, 2002Ramada Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Lost NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles
49Win42–6–1Will TaylorUD12May 25, 2001Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.Retained NABF light heavyweight title;
Won vacant USBA light heavyweight titles
48Win41–6–1Chris JohnsonUD12Jan 5, 2001The Grand Theatre, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Won NABF light heavyweight title
47Win40–6–1Earl ButlerUD10Dec 18, 1999Hofheinz Pavilion, Houston, Texas, U.S.
46Loss39–6–1Roy Jones Jr.UD12Jun 5, 1999Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Lost IBF light heavyweight title;
For WBA and WBC light heavyweight titles
45Win39–5–1Will TaylorUD12Feb 27, 1999Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained IBF light heavyweight title
44Win38–5–1Ole KlemetsenUD12May 29, 1998Pesaro, ItalyRetained IBF light heavyweight title
43Win37–5–1William GuthrieKO5, 1:58Feb 6, 1998Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Won IBF light heavyweight title
42Win36–5–1Robert DoyleKO1Jul 12, 1997Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
41Loss35–5–1Jorge CastroSD12Oct 13, 1995Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, ArgentinaFor WBA middleweight title
40Loss35–4–1Jorge CastroSD12Aug 12, 1994Club Defensores de Villa Luján, San Miguel, ArgentinaFor vacant WBA middleweight title
39Win35–3–1Ramon FelixKO1Feb 19, 1994Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
38Loss34–3–1John David JacksonUD12Oct 1, 1993Estadio Obras Sanitarias, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaLost WBA middleweight title
37Win34–2–1Wayne HarrisUD12May 4, 1993McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
36Win33–2–1Ki-Yun SongTKO8, 0:40Jan 19, 1993Boise Centre, Boise, Idaho, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
35Win32–2–1Lamar ParksUD12Oct 27, 1992The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.Retained WBA middleweight title
34Win31–2–1Steve Collins12Apr 22, 1992Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant WBA middleweight title
33Win30–2–1Melvin WynnKO2, 0:51Dec 17, 1991Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
32Loss29–2–1James Toney12Jun 29, 1991Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.For IBF middleweight title
31Win29–1–1Al LongRTD8, 3:00Apr 8, 1991Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
30Win28–1–1José Carlos da SilvaTKO3, 0:58Dec 19, 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
29Win27–1–1Ralph WardTKO7, 3:00Oct 8, 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
28Win26–1–1Eddie HallTKO10, 3:00Aug 9, 1990Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
27Win25–1–1Greg DicksonTKO2, 1:18Jul 5, 1990Cow Pasture, Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
26Win24–1–1Sanderline WilliamsUD12Apr 16, 1990Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained USBA middleweight title
25Win23–1–1Ismael NegronTKO11, 1:03Feb 4, 1990Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant USBA middleweight title
24Win22–1–1Victor FernandezKO2 Oct 21, 1989León, SpainRetained WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title
23Win21–1–1Israel ColePTS12Sep 12, 1989Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title
22Win20–1–1Nathan DryerKO3 Jun 28, 1989Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21Win19–1–1Rigoberto LopezKO3May 15, 1989Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
20Win18–1–1Charles Oosthuizen7 Nov 14, 1988Indoor Arena, Springs, South Africa
19Win17–1–1William ClaytonKO3, 0:55May 4, 1988Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
18Win16–1–1Jake TorranceUD8Apr 6, 1988Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
17Win15–1–1Gonzalo MontesTKO4, 2:26Mar 2, 1988Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Victor WalkerTKO5 Feb 14, 1988Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Ron MartinTKO7, 0:59Jan 6, 1988Houston, Texas, U.S.
14Win12–1–1Sidney OutlawUD6Dec 5, 1987Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win11–1–1Charles HollisPTS8Oct 8, 1987Houston, Texas, U.S.
12Win10–1–1Oscar PenaPTS6Jun 23, 1987Marriott Brookhollow, Houston, Texas, U.S.
11Win9–1–1Martin GarzaKO1Jan 17, 1987Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
10Win8–1–1Eric Williams3, 1:17Jun 12, 1985Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9Draw7–1–1Eric Williams6Apr 9, 1985Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.
8Win7–1Stephen LeeUD6Mar 5, 1985Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
7Loss6–1Adam GeorgeUD8Jan 29, 1985Houston, Texas, U.S.
6Win6–0Phil JonesUD6Dec 27, 1984Marriott Market Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0Tarlton WashingtonKO1 Dec 18, 1984Houston, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0Jonathan Ivory6Nov 23, 1984Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
3Win3–0Richard FillitelliKO1, 2:24Nov 17, 1984Houston, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Carl Orville2Oct 9, 1984Houston, Texas, U.S.
1Win1–0Mark Henderson4Aug 14, 1984Pasadena, Texas, U.S.Professional debut