Johnny Bredahl

Johnny Bredahl Johansen (born 27 August 1968 in Copenhagen, Denmark), known professionally as Johnny Bredahl or Johny Wahid Johansen, is a retired professional boxer in the bantamweight (118 lb) division. Bredahl is the former WBA world bantamweight champion.[1] Bredahl fought at the bantamweight division but did also compete at divisions either side.

Johnny Bredahl
Statistics
Real nameJohnny Bredahl Johansen
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Super flyweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Nationality Danish
Born (1968-08-27) August 27, 1968
Copenhagen, Denmark
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights58
Wins56
Wins by KO26
Losses2
Draws0
No contests0
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
Men’s Boxing
European Amateur Championships
1987 Turin Flyweight

Amateur career

Bredahl boxed as an amateur and represented Denmark in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea before turning professional.

1988 Olympic results

Below is the record of Johnny Bedahl, a Danish flyweight boxer who competed at the 1988 Seoul Olympics:

  • Round of 64: lost to Hamed Halbouni (Syria) referee stopped contest in the second round

Professional career

In December 1988, Bredahl turn professional winning his first fight at the Sheraton Hotel in Copenhagen, when Bredahl beat England's Gordon Stobie with a points decision over six rounds. Bredahl won seven of his first eight fights in a similar fashion.

Bredahl won his first title belt, the Vacant EBU (European) Bantamweight Title, in March 1992 with a seven-round knockout win over Scotland's Donnie Hood. Later that year Bredahl won the WBO Super Flyweight Title with a win over Jose Quirino.

Bredahl first opportunity to fight for a recognised world title belt came in December 1995 when he challenged Northern Ireland's Wayne McCullough for his WBC Bantamweight title. However, Bredahl suffered the first defeat on his career when McCullough beat Bredahl by a knockout in the seventh round to retain his title.

Bredahl won the Vacant IBO Bantamweight Title in his next fight and in June 1998, Brodie won the WBU Bantamweight Title and added the Vacant IBC Bantamweight Title in May 1995.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
58 fights 56 wins 2 losses
By knockout 26 1
By decision 28 1
By disqualification 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
58 Win 56–2 Alexander Fedorov DQ 7 (12), 0:43 2006-03-30 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark Won vacant WBA and vacant WBO Inter-Continental Bantamweight titles.
Fedorov was disqualificated after repeatedly throwing illegal strikes.
57 Win 55–2 Nobuaki Naka UD 12 2004-03-13 Brøndbyhallen, Brøndby, Denmark Retained WBA Bantamweight title.
56 Win 54–2 David Guerault UD 12 2003-10-24 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark Retained WBA Bantamweight title.
55 Win 53–2 Leo Gamez UD 12 2002-11-08 Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Denmark Retained IBC and WBA Bantamweight title.
54 Win 52–2 Eidy Moya KO 9 (12), 2:40 2002-04-19 Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Denmark Won WBA Bantamweight title.
53 Win 51–2 Evangelio Perez UD 6 2001-10-13 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
52 Win 50–2 Andres Martinez KO 3 (8), 2:59 2001-06-16 Brøndbyhallen, Brøndby, Denmark
51 Win 49–2 Joel Junio UD 12 2001-03-09 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark Retained IBC and WBA Inter-Continental Bantamweight titles.
50 Win 48–2 Alexandre Da Silva KO 5 (12) 2000-12-01 Viborg Stadionhal, Viborg, Denmark Won IBC Bantamweight title.
Retained WBA Inter-Continental Bantamweight title.
49 Win 47–2 Leonardo Gutierrez PTS 8 2000-11-03 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
48 Win 46–2 Roberto Lopez UD 12 2000-09-01 Kolding-Hallen, Kolding, Denmark Won WBA Inter-Continental Bantamweight title.
47 Loss 45–2 Paulie Ayala MD 12 2000-03-04 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA For WBA Bantamweight title.
46 Win 45–1 Paul Lloyd TKO 1 (12) 1999-10-29 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark Retained IBC and vacant EBU European Bantamweight titles.
45 Win 44–1 Sandile Sobandla UD 8 1999-09-03 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
44 Win 43–1 Len Martinez TKO 2 (8) 1999-06-18 Idraettens Hus, Vejle, Denmark
43 Win 42–1 Kamel Guerfi KO 6 (12) 1999-05-04 Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen, Denmark Won IBC and vacant EBU European Bantamweight titles.
42 Win 41–1 Nelson Ramon Medina KO 1 (8) 1999-03-19 Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Denmark
41 Win 40–1 Xolani Ndleleni KO 3 (8) 1998-11-27 Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark
40 Win 39–1 Gerardo Garcia KO 2 (8) 1998-10-16 Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
39 Win 38–1 Patrick Quka TKO 5 (12) 1998-06-05 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark Won WBU Bantamweight title.
38 Win 37–1 Alexander Yagupov UD 12 1998-04-03 Holbæk Stadionhal, Holbæk, Denmark Retained IBO Bantamweight and EBU European Bantamweight titles.
37 Win 36–1 Cruz Carbajal UD 8 1998-02-13 Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Denmark
36 Win 35–1 Willy Salazar UD 8 1997-11-14 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
35 Win 34–1 Javier Campanario KO 5 (12) 1997-10-03 Østre Gasværk Teater, Copenhagen, Denmark Retained IBO Bantamweight and EBU European Bantamweight titles.
34 Win 33–1 Igor Gerasimov KO 5 (12) 1997-06-13 Antvorskovhallen, Slagelse, Denmark Retained IBO Bantamweight title.
33 Win 32–1 Laureano Ramírez KO 8 (12) 1997-05-02 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark Retained IBO Bantamweight title.
32 Win 31–1 Drew Docherty TKO 3 (12), 2:36 1997-03-14 Odense Sports Park, Odense, Denmark Retained EBU European Bantamweight title.
31 Win 30–1 Harald Geier TKO 5 (12) 1996-11-30 Nova Arena, Wiener Neustadt, Austria Retained IBO Bantamweight and EBU European Bantamweight titles.
30 Win 29–1 Alexander Yagupov UD 12 1996-05-31 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark Won vacant EBU European Bantamweight title.
Retained IBO Bantamweight title.
29 Win 28–1 Rolando Pascua KO 1 (12) 1996-03-29 Brøndbyhallen, Brøndby, Denmark Retained IBO Bantamweight title.
28 Win 27–1 Efrain Pintor RTD 2 (12), 3:00 1996-02-16 Lillebæltshallen, Middelfart, Denmark Won inaugural IBO Bantamweight title.
27 Loss 26–1 Wayne McCullough TKO 8 (12), 1:55 1995-12-02 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland For WBC Bantamweight title.
26 Win 26–0 Jeff Love KO 1 (8), 0:30 1995-10-20 Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen, Denmark
25 Win 25–0 Kino Rodriguez PTS 8 1995-09-08 Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
24 Win 24–0 Chris Gomez UD 8 1995-06-09 Bramdrupdam Hallerne, Kolding, Denmark
23 Win 23–0 Kenny Mitchell PTS 8 1995-03-17 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
22 Win 22–0 Conn McMullen PTS 8 1994-10-07 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
21 Win 21–0 Adey Benton PTS 8 1994-09-16 Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
20 Win 20–0 Eduardo Nazario UD 12 1994-03-25 Aakirkeby Hallerne, Aakirkeby, Denmark Retained WBO Super flyweight title.
19 Win 19–0 Eduardo Nazario DQ 4 (12), 2:54 1993-10-29 Storebaelthallen, Korsør, Denmark Retained WBO Super flyweight title.
Nazario was disqualificated in round 4.
18 Win 18–0 Antonio Morales KO 3 (8) 1993-09-17 Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen, Denmark
17 Win 17–0 Rafael Caban UD 12 1993-03-26 Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen, Denmark Retained WBO Super flyweight title.
16 Win 16–0 Jose De Jesus KO 1 (8) 1993-02-12 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
15 Win 15–0 José Quirino UD 12 1992-09-04 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark Won WBO Super flyweight title.
14 Win 14–0 Donnie Hood TKO 7 (12) 1992-03-14 Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark Won vacant EBU European Bantamweight title.
13 Win 13–0 Lionel Jean TKO 7 (8) 1991-12-06 Idraetshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
12 Win 12–0 Antonio Picardi PTS 8 1991-05-17 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
11 Win 11–0 Antti Juntumaa KO 3 (10) 1991-02-15 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark Won Scandinavian Super flyweight title.
10 Win 10–0 Benito Martinez KO 5 (8) 1990-12-08 Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
9 Win 9–0 Andrea Mannai KO 5 (6) 1990-10-19 Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
8 Win 8–0 Peter Buckley PTS 6 1990-05-17 Nordjysk Messecenter, Aars, Denmark
7 Win 7–0 Jamie McBride RTD 5 (6), 3:00 1990-05-03 Greve Hallen, Greve Strand, Denmark
6 Win 6–0 Miguel Matthews PTS 6 1989-12-03 Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
5 Win 5–0 Gordon Shaw PTS 6 1989-06-09 Tivoli Friheden, Aarhus, Denmark
4 Win 4–0 Francisco Garcia PTS 6 1989-04-27 Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
3 Win 3–0 Joe Mullen PTS 6 1989-03-17 Brædstrup Kro, Brædstrup, Denmark
2 Win 2–0 Chris Clarkson PTS 6 1989-02-16 Lorry, Copenhagen, Denmark
1 Win 1–0 Gordon Stobie PTS 6 1988-12-08 Hotel Sheraton, Copenhagen, Denmark Professional debut.
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See also
  • List of super-flyweight boxing champions
  • List of bantamweight boxing champions

References
  1. Boxrec Fighter Page
  • Boxrec. "Johnny Bredahl". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved 2 March 2007.
Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by
José Quirino		 WBO super flyweight champion
September 4, 1992 - 1994
Vacates		 Vacant
Title next held by
Johnny Tapia
Preceded by
Eidy Moya		 WBA bantamweight champion
April 19, 2002 - February 26, 2005
Retires		 Vacant
Title next held by
Volodymyr Sydorenko
Minor world boxing titles
Inaugural Champion IBO bantamweight champion
February 16, 1996 - 1998
Vacates		 Vacant
Title next held by
Noel Wilders
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