Glen Johnson losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Glen Johnson has compiled a 54-21-2 (37) record, including 23 title fights across four weight classes. He has 21 losses against 20 different opponents, 13 of them in title fights.
21. Glen Johnson loses to Avni Yıldırım via unanimous decision
On August 15, 2015 Glen Johnson fought Avni Yıldırım for the vacant WBC Silver International light heavyweight title. Johnson was 46 years old with a record of 54-20-2, and Yıldırım was 24 with a record of 5-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Yıldırım was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Yıldırım.
20. Glen Johnson loses to Erik Skoglund via unanimous decision
On December 13, 2014 Glen Johnson faced Erik Skoglund. Johnson was 45 years old with a record of 54-19-2, and Skoglund was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Skoglund.
19. Glen Johnson loses to Ilunga Makabu via KO
On June 28, 2014 Glen Johnson fought Ilunga Makabu for the vacant WBC International and WBC International cruiserweight titles. Johnson was 45 years old with a record of 54-18-2, and Makabu was 26 with a record of 16-1. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Makabu was on a 16-fight winning streak. Makabu stopped Johnson via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 9th round.
18. Glen Johnson loses to George Groves via unanimous decision
On December 15, 2012 Glen Johnson fought George Groves for the Commonwealth super middleweight title. Johnson was 43 years old with a record of 51-17-2, and Groves was 24 with a record of 15-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Groves was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Groves.
17. Glen Johnson loses to Andrzej Fonfara via unanimous decision
On July 13, 2012 Glen Johnson faced Andrzej Fonfara in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 43 years old with a record of 51-16-2, and Fonfara was 24 with a record of 21-2. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Fonfara was on a 9-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Fonfara.
16. 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 was coming off a loss, while Bute was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bute.
15. 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. Both Johnson and Froch were coming off a win. Johnson lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Froch.
14. Glen Johnson loses to Tavoris Cloud via unanimous decision
On August 7, 2010 Glen Johnson fought Tavoris Cloud for the IBF light heavyweight title. Johnson was 41 years old with a record of 50-13-2, and Cloud was 28 with a record of 20-0. Johnson was coming off a win and Cloud was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Cloud.
13. Glen Johnson loses to Chad Dawson in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 7, 2009 Glen Johnson fought Chad Dawson for the vacant IBO and WBC interim light heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 40 years old with a record of 49-12-2, and Dawson was 27 with a record of 28-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Dawson was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Dawson.
12. Glen Johnson loses to Chad Dawson via unanimous decision
On April 12, 2008 Glen Johnson fought Chad Dawson for the WBC light heavyweight title. Johnson was 39 years old with a record of 47-11-2, and Dawson was 25 with a record of 25-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Dawson was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Dawson.
11. Glen Johnson loses to Clinton Woods in their 3rd fight via split decision
On September 2, 2006 Glen Johnson fought Clinton Woods for the IBF light heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Johnson was 37 years old with a record of 44-10-2, and Woods was 34 with a record of 39-3-1. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Woods was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Woods.
10. Glen Johnson loses to Antonio Tarver in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 18, 2005 Glen Johnson defended his IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Antonio Tarver. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 36 years old with a record of 42-9-2, and Tarver was 36 with a record of 22-3. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Tarver was coming off a loss. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Tarver.
9. Glen Johnson loses to Julio César González via majority decision
On January 24, 2003 Glen Johnson faced Julio César González in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 34 years old with a record of 38-8, and González was 26 with a record of 31-1. Johnson was coming off a loss, while González was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with González.
8. Glen Johnson loses to Derrick Harmon via unanimous decision
On April 14, 2002 Glen Johnson faced Derrick Harmon in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 38-7, and Harmon was 32 with a record of 21-2. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Harmon was coming off a win. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Harmon.
7. Glen Johnson loses to Omar Sheika via majority decision
On June 2, 2000 Glen Johnson faced Omar Sheika. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 36-6, and Sheika was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Johnson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Sheika.
6. Glen Johnson loses to Silvio Branco via unanimous decision
On April 15, 2000 Glen Johnson fought Silvio Branco for the vacant WBU super middleweight title. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 36-5, and Branco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Branco.
5. Glen Johnson loses to Syd Vanderpool via unanimous decision
On January 28, 2000 Glen Johnson faced Syd Vanderpool. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 36-4, and Vanderpool was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Vanderpool.
4. Glen Johnson loses to Sven Ottke via unanimous decision
On November 27, 1999 Glen Johnson fought Sven Ottke for the IBF super middleweight title. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 36-3, and Ottke was 32 with a record of 16-0. Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ottke was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ottke.
3. Glen Johnson loses to Joseph Kiwanuka via split decision
On August 4, 1998 Glen Johnson faced Joseph Kiwanuka. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 32-2, and Kiwanuka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Johnson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Kiwanuka.
2. Glen Johnson loses to Merqui Sosa via unanimous decision
On December 13, 1997 Glen Johnson faced Merqui Sosa. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 32-1, and Sosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sosa.
1. Glen Johnson loses to Bernard Hopkins via KO
On July 20, 1997 Glen Johnson fought Bernard Hopkins for the IBF middleweight title. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 32-0, and Hopkins was 32 with a record of 31-2-1. Johnson was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak and Hopkins was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hopkins stopped Johnson via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.