Golden Johnson
American boxer
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Golden Demond Johnson (born October 23, 1974) is an American professional boxer in the welterweight division. He's the former three-time NABF champion at lightweight, light welterweight, and welterweight.
October 23, 1974
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Fourteen Carat |
| Born | Golden Demond Johnson October 23, 1974 Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | Light Middleweight Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 36 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Win by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 3 |
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. He currently lives in San Antonio, 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 to title contender Israel Cardona (29-2).
IBF Lightweight Championship
In January 1999, Johnson lost to an undefeated Shane Mosley in a bout was for the IBF Lightweight Championship. Johnson continued to win most of his fights in subsequent years mixing in losses against boxers including Ben Tackie and Vivian Harris.
WBO Inter-Continental
In 2006 Johnson secured an upset win over prospect Oscar Diaz, setting up a fight for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental welterweight Championship against Antonio Margarito.[1] Johnson was dispatched quickly by Margarito, losing by TKO at 2:28 of the 1st round.[2]
Professional boxing record
| 36 fights | 25 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 18 | 4 |
| By decision | 7 | 4 |
| Draws | 3 | |
