Best fights of Johnny Nelson
Over 20 years as a professional, Johnny Nelson has compiled a 45-12-2 (29) record, including 33 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Johnny Nelson KOs Carl Thompson
On March 27, 1999 Johnny Nelson fought Carl Thompson for the WBO cruiserweight title. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 31-12-1, and Thompson was 34 with a record of 24-4. Both Nelson and Thompson were on a 6-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Carl Thompson via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
2. Johnny Nelson draws with Carlos De León
On January 27, 1990 Johnny Nelson fought Carlos De León for the WBC cruiserweight title. Nelson was 23 years old with a record of 15-5, and León was 30 with a record of 45-5. Nelson was on a 9-fight winning streak and León was coming off a win. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Johnny Nelson KOs Christophe Girard
On November 6, 1999 Johnny Nelson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Christophe Girard. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 35-12-1, and Girard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 10-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Christophe Girard via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Johnny Nelson KOs Adam Watt
On October 7, 2000 Johnny Nelson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Adam Watt. Nelson was 33 years old with a record of 37-12-1, and Watt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Adam Watt via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. Johnny Nelson KOs Pietro Aurino
On April 8, 2000 Johnny Nelson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Pietro Aurino. Nelson was 33 years old with a record of 36-12-1, and Aurino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 11-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Pietro Aurino via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
6. Johnny Nelson KOs Rüdiger May
On September 4, 2004 Johnny Nelson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Rüdiger May. Nelson was 37 years old with a record of 43-12-2, and May was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was coming off a win. Nelson stopped Rüdiger May via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. Johnny Nelson KOs Ezra Sellers
On April 6, 2002 Johnny Nelson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Ezra Sellers. Nelson was 35 years old with a record of 41-12-1, and Sellers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 16-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Ezra Sellers via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Johnny Nelson draws with Guillermo Jones
On November 23, 2002 Johnny Nelson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Guillermo Jones. Nelson was 35 years old with a record of 42-12-1, and Jones was 30 with a record of 29-2-1. Nelson was on a 17-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
9. Johnny Nelson stops Willard Lewis
On August 7, 1999 Johnny Nelson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Willard Lewis. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 33-12-1, and Lewis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 8-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Willard Lewis via retirement in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Johnny Nelson KOs Dirk Wallyn
On October 11, 1997 Johnny Nelson defended his European cruiserweight title against Dirk Wallyn. Nelson was 30 years old with a record of 29-12-1, and Wallyn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Dirk Wallyn via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.