Best fights of Jack Johnson
Over 33 years as a professional, Jack Johnson compiled a 69-11-10 (33) record, including 21 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jack Johnson KOs Peter Felix
On February 19, 1907 Jack Johnson defended his world colored heavyweight title against Peter Felix. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 40-5-8, and Felix was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson stopped Peter Felix via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Jack Johnson KOs James J. Jeffries
On July 4, 1910 Jack Johnson defended his world heavyweight title against James J. Jeffries. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 50-5-9, and Jeffries was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped James J. Jeffries via TKO in the 15th round. Defended the title.
3. Jack Johnson KOs Stanley Ketchel
On October 16, 1909 Jack Johnson defended his world heavyweight title against Stanley Ketchel. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 49-5-9, and Ketchel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Stanley Ketchel via KO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
4. Jack Johnson KOs Denver Ed Martin in their 2nd fight
On October 10, 1904 Jack Johnson defended his world colored heavyweight title against Denver Ed Martin. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 20-3-6, and Martin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Denver Ed Martin via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Jack Johnson defeats Sam Langford
On April 26, 1906 Jack Johnson defended his world colored heavyweight title against Sam Langford. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 36-5-6, and Langford was 20 with a record of 35-4-17. Johnson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Langford was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson won via points decision. Defended the title.
6. Jack Johnson KOs Charles Cutler
On August 28, 1907 Jack Johnson faced Charles Cutler. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 43-5-8, and Cutler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Charles Cutler via KO in the 1st round.
7. Jack Johnson KOs Charlie Haghey
On June 16, 1906 Jack Johnson faced Charlie Haghey. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 37-5-6, and Haghey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Charlie Haghey via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Jack Johnson KOs Bob Fitzsimmons
On July 17, 1907 Jack Johnson faced Bob Fitzsimmons. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 42-5-8, and Fitzsimmons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Bob Fitzsimmons via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Jack Johnson KOs Jack Murray
On January 10, 1915 Jack Johnson faced Jack Murray. Johnson was 36 years old with a record of 53-5-10, and Murray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Jack Murray via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Jack Johnson KOs Morris Harris
On July 13, 1905 Jack Johnson faced Morris Harris. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 27-4-6, and Harris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Morris Harris via KO in the 1st round.