Best fights of Glen Johnson
Over 22 years as a professional, Glen Johnson has compiled a 54-21-2 (37) record, including 23 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Glen Johnson KOs Roy Jones Jr.
On September 25, 2004 Glen Johnson defended his IBF light heavyweight title against Roy Jones Jr.. Johnson was 35 years old with a record of 40-9-2, and Jr. was 35 with a record of 49-2. Johnson stopped Roy Jones Jr. via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
2. Glen Johnson loses to Lucian Bute via unanimous decision
On November 5, 2011 Glen Johnson fought Lucian Bute for the IBF super middleweight title. Johnson was 42 years old with a record of 51-15-2, and Bute was 31 with a record of 29-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bute.
3. Glen Johnson loses to Carl Froch via majority decision
On June 4, 2011 Glen Johnson fought Carl Froch for the WBC super middleweight title. Johnson was 42 years old with a record of 51-14-2, and Froch was 33 with a record of 27-1. Johnson lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Froch.
4. Glen Johnson defeats Antonio Tarver
On December 18, 2004 Glen Johnson fought Antonio Tarver for the IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles. Johnson was 35 years old with a record of 41-9-2, and Tarver was 36 with a record of 22-2. Johnson won via split decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
5. Glen Johnson KOs Allan Green
On November 6, 2010 Glen Johnson faced Allan Green in a super middleweight bout. Johnson was 41 years old with a record of 50-14-2, and Green was 31 with a record of 29-2. Johnson stopped Allan Green via TKO in the 8th round.
6. Glen Johnson KOs Yusaf Mack
On February 5, 2010 Glen Johnson faced Yusaf Mack in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 41 years old with a record of 49-13-2, and Mack was 30 with a record of 28-2-2. Johnson stopped Yusaf Mack via TKO in the 6th round.
7. Glen Johnson KOs Montell Griffin
On May 16, 2007 Glen Johnson faced Montell Griffin in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 38 years old with a record of 44-11-2, and Griffin was 36 with a record of 48-6. Johnson stopped Montell Griffin via TKO in the 11th round.
8. Glen Johnson loses to Chad Dawson via unanimous decision
On November 7, 2009 Glen Johnson fought Chad Dawson for the vacant IBO and WBC interim light heavyweight titles. Johnson was 40 years old with a record of 49-12-2, and Dawson was 27 with a record of 28-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Dawson.
9. Glen Johnson loses to Antonio Tarver via unanimous decision
On June 18, 2005 Glen Johnson defended his IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Antonio Tarver. Johnson was 36 years old with a record of 42-9-2, and Tarver was 36 with a record of 22-3. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Tarver.
10. Glen Johnson defeats Clinton Woods
On February 6, 2004 Glen Johnson fought Clinton Woods for the vacant IBF light heavyweight title. Johnson was 35 years old with a record of 39-9-2, and Woods was 31 with a record of 35-2-1. Johnson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.