Tom Johnson (American boxer)


Tom Johnson is an American former boxer who was the IBF featherweight champion of the world.

Professional career

Known as "Boom Boom", Johnson turned pro in 1986 and in 1991 challenged Manuel Medina for the IBF Featherweight Title, losing a technical decision. In 1993 he rematched Medina and was able to win the title with a narrow split decision victory. Johnson was able to successfully defend the title 11 times including against Jose Badillo in Germany, before losing the belt to the young phenom Naseem Hamed via 8th round TKO. Johnson never challenged for a major title again, and retired in 2002 after being TKO'd by Jorge Páez.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
63LossJorge PáezTKO2 2002-02-22Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
62Loss51–9–2Jesús ChávezRTD8 2001-02-23Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, U.S.For vacant NABF super-featherweight title
61Win51–8–2David TurnerUD10 2001-02-02Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
60Win50–8–2Ernest KoffiTKO5 2001-01-12Ramada Inn, Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
59Loss49–8–2Scott HarrisonUD12 2000-07-15London Arena, London, England, U.K.For IBO Inter-Continental featherweight title
58Win49–7–2Felipe GarciaTKO4 2000-06-16The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
57Win48–7–2Agustin LorenzoPTS10 2000-04-29Oranjestad, Aruba
56Loss47–7–2Charles ShepherdUD12 1999-07-31Sands Centre, Carlisle, England, U.K.For vacant IBA super-featherweight title
55Loss47–6–2Junior JonesUD12 1999-02-17Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.For vacant IBA super-featherweight title
54Win47–5–2José Luis MontesTKO8 1998-11-06Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
53Loss46–5–2Dennis Holbaek PedersenUD12 1998-09-04Kolding Hallen, Kolding, Denmark
52Win46–4–2Javier DíazUD10 1998-04-30The Chili Pepper, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
51Loss45–4–2Santos RebolledoMD10 1998-02-21Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
50Win45–3–2Vincent HowardUD10 1997-07-19Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
49Loss44–3–2Naseem HamedTKO8 1997-02-08London Arena, London, England, U.K.Lost IBF featherweight title;
for WBO featherweight title
48Draw44–2–2Javier MarquezTD3 1996-12-21The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
47Win44–2–1Ramon GuzmanUD12 1996-08-31Point Theatre, Dublin, IrelandRetained IBF featherweight title
46Win43–2–1Claudio Victor MartinetKO7 1996-04-27Espace Piscine, Antibes, FranceRetained IBF featherweight title
45Win42–2–1Ever BelenoTKO12 1996-03-02Telewest Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, U.K.Retained IBF featherweight title
44Win41–2–1Jose BadilloMD12 1995-12-09Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, GermanyRetained IBF featherweight title
43Win40–2–1Eddie CroftUD12 1995-05-28Convention Center, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
42Win39–2–1Victor LaureanoTKO2 1995-04-26The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
41Win38–2–1Manuel MedinaUD12 1995-01-28Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
40Win37–2–1Francisco SeguraUD12 1994-10-22Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
39Win36–2–1Benny AmparoTKO12 1994-06-11Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
38Win35–2–1Orlando SotoUD12 1994-02-12Cervantes Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
37Win34–2–1Stéphane HaccounTKO9 1993-11-30Palais des Sports, Marseille, FranceRetained IBF featherweight title
36Win33–2–1Sugar Baby RojasUD12 1993-09-11Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained IBF featherweight title
35Win32–2–1José GarcíaUD10 1993-08-24Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Win31–2–1Manuel MedinaSD12 1993-02-26Salle de Fetes, Melun, FranceWon IBF featherweight title
33Win30–2–1Antonio HernándezUD10 1992-10-20Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
32Win29–2–1Kelvin SeabrooksRTD7 1992-06-10Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Win28–2–1Mario LozanoKO1 1992-04-04Eldorado High School, Eldorado, Illinois, U.S.
30Win27–2–1Rafael OrtegaTD5 1992-01-21Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
29Loss26–2–1Manuel MedinaTD9 1991-11-18Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For IBF featherweight title
28Win26–1–1Gerardo SanchezTKO2 1991-10-04Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win25–1–1Arturo PadillaKO4 1991-08-03Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
26Win24–1–1German VasquezTKO1 1991-05-31Kerhonkson, New York, U.S.
25Win23–1–1Jesse SierraTKO5 1991-03-01King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
24Win22–1–1Silvestre CastilloTKO4 1991-01-25Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
23Draw21–1–1Troy DorseyMD12 1990-11-18Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.For NABF featherweight title
22Win21–1Gilberto MartínezTKO1 1990-10-23The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21Loss20–1Harold WarrenSD10 1990-07-03Kutsher's Hotel, Monticello, New York, U.S.
20Win20–0Anthony EnglishUD10 1990-01-26Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19Win19–0Fermin RodriguezKO7 1989-09-28Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
18Win18–0Fermin RodriguezTKO6 1989-06-29Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win17–0Edgar GarciaTKO6 1989-04-21Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
16Win16–0Tony De La RosaTKO3 1989-02-16Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
15Win15–0Gilberto ContrerasUD12 1988-11-30Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
14Win14–0Carlos CastroUD10 1988-10-26Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
13Win13–0Jose SaldanaTKO9 1988-09-28Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
12Win12–0Antonio MedinaTKO4 1988-06-29Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
11Win11–0Ernesto MotaKO2 1988-04-27Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
10Win10–0Octavio QuinonesUD6 1988-01-28Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
9Win9–0Kenny ColeUD8 1987-11-17Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
8Win8–0Troy DorseySD8 1987-09-29Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
7Win7–0Mario RiveraTKO2 1987-08-18Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
6Win6–0Vicente GonzalezUD6 1987-05-19Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
5Win5–0Tony CisnerosTKO5 1987-04-28Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
4Win4–0Sammy RuizUD6 1987-02-24Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
3Win3–0Bobby AdamsTKO3 1987-01-27Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
2Win2–0Victor RogersKO1 1986-11-25Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
1Win1–0Aaron BrumfieldTKO2 1986-10-28Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.

Personal life

In his personal life, Johnson is partnered with Sandra Reeves Jackson of the Motown group, Martha and the Vandellas