Golden Johnson

Golden Demond Johnson (born October 23, 1974 in Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.) is a professional boxer in the Welterweight division. He's the former three-time NABF champion at Lightweight, Light Welterweight, and Welterweight.[1]

Golden Johnson
Statistics
Real nameGolden Demond Johnson
Nickname(s)Fourteen Carat
Weight(s)Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1974-10-23) October 23, 1974
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins25
Wins by KO18
Losses8
Draws3
No contests0

Personal life

Golden Johnson is the cousin of former world champion Reggie Johnson. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and is a resident of Killeen, Texas.

Professional career

Johnson made his debut in professional boxing with a first-round knockout win over Chris George on September 3, 1993. Johnson then lost in his very next fight, a second-round knockout at the hands of Pedro Calderon. Johnson's career failed to take off immediately, as he compiled a record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in the first year of his career.

Starting in October 1994, however, Johnson went on an eleven fight win streak before losing too title contender Israel Cardona (29-2).

IBF Lightweight Championship

In January 1999, Golden lost to an undefeated Shane Mosley, the bout was for the IBF Lightweight Championship. Johnson continued to win most of his fights in subsequent years mixing in losses against such luminaries as Ben Tackie and Vivian Harris.

WBO Inter-Continental

In 2006 he breathed new life into his career with an upset win over prospect Oscar Diaz, setting up a fight for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Welterweight Championship against American Antonio Margarito.[2] Johnson was dispatched quickly by Margarito, losing by TKO at 2:28 of the 1st round.[3]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
36 fights 25 wins 8 losses
By knockout 18 4
By decision 7 4
Draws 3
25 wins (18 knockouts, 7 decisions), 8 losses, 3 draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 25-8-3 Antonio Margarito TKO 1 (12) 2007-11-10 Madison Square Garden, New York For vacant WBO Inter-Continental Welterweight Title.
Win 25-7-3 Oscar Díaz TKO 11 (12) 2006-11-10 Alamodome, San Antonio Won NABF Welterweight Title.
Draw 24-7-3 Larry Mosley PTS 12 2006-05-11 Reliant Center, Houston
Win 24-7-2 Ramon Gomez TKO 3 (8) 2005-11-18 Rosedale Ballroom, San Antonio
Win 23-7-2 Freddy Hernandez SD 12 2005-02-25 Show Palace, Oceanside
Loss 22-7-2 Sebastian Valdez UD 12 2002-09-20 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Loss 22-6-2 Cosme Rivera UD 12 2002-07-27 Scope Arena, Norfolk For WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight Title.
Win 22-5-2 Chantel Stanciel KO 11 (12) 2002-03-15 Cipriani's Restaurant, New York
Win 21-5-2 Johnny Casas TKO 4 (10) 2001-10-26 Erwin Center, Austin
Loss 20-5-2 Vivian Harris KO 3 (10) 2001-06-15 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

References
  1. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Golden_Johnson
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2010-11-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Fight:1235107
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