John Michael Johnson
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John Michael Johnson was an American bantamweight
boxer
. He briefly held a championship in that division.
bantamweight title by knocking out Junior Jones
in the 11th round. Later that year, Johnson lost the belt
in his first defense to Daorung Chuvatana
via a first round technical knockout. In 1999 challenged Lehlohonolo Ledwaba
for the vacant IBF
super bantamweight
title but lost a decision.
Johnson is married to Sandra Johnson. They have three children, John Michael Johnson Jr., Alexandra Marie Johnson, and Jessica Michelle Johnson.
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.
Bantamweight
Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...
boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. He briefly held a championship in that division.
Professional career
Known as "Bam Bam," Johnson turned professional in 1986. In 1994 he won the WBAWorld Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level. It was previously known as the National Boxing Association before changing its name in 1962...
bantamweight title by knocking out Junior Jones
Junior Jones
Junior Jones is an American former professional boxer. Known by his nickname of "Poison", he won world championships at bantamweight and super bantamweight, and is best remembered for his two victories over then-undefeated Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera.-Amateur career:Jones won two New York...
in the 11th round. Later that year, Johnson lost the belt
Championship belt
A championship belt is a large, extravagantly designed belt used primarily in combat sports such as boxing, mixed martial arts and professional wrestling to signify the champions of the promotion or company, much like a cup or trophy in other sports...
in his first defense to Daorung Chuvatana
Daorung Chuvatana
Daorung Chuvatana also known as Surapol Sidangnoi is a retired boxer who won World titles in the Bantamweight weight divisions....
via a first round technical knockout. In 1999 challenged Lehlohonolo Ledwaba
Lehlohonolo Ledwaba
Lehlohonolo Benedict Ledwaba is a professional boxer. Known as "Hands of Stone", Ledwaba was a champion in the super bantamweight division.-Professional career:...
for the vacant IBF
International Boxing Federation
The International Boxing Federation or IBF is one of four major organizations recognized by IBHOF which sanction world championship boxing bouts, alongside the WBA, WBC and WBO.- History :...
super bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Super bantamweight is a weight division in professional boxing. The maximum weight for this division is 122 pounds, or roughly 55.34 kilograms....
title but lost a decision.
Johnson is married to Sandra Johnson. They have three children, John Michael Johnson Jr., Alexandra Marie Johnson, and Jessica Michelle Johnson.
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
Augie Sanchez
Augustine Anthony Sanchez was an American featherweight boxer. He was known for his devastating punching power.- Amateur career :...
. Due to his success, he was named Ring Magazine comeback of the year
Ring Magazine comeback of the year
The Ring was established in 1922. Since 1980, it has named a fighter who has come back from adversity or reversed a career decline as comeback of the year, based on the magazine's writers' criteria...
. Johnson lost both of his bouts in 2002 and retired later in the year.