Best fights of Kevin Johnson
Over 22 years as a professional, Kevin Johnson has compiled a 35-19-1 (19) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kevin Johnson loses to Vitali Klitschko via unanimous decision
On December 12, 2009 Kevin Johnson fought Vitali Klitschko for the WBC heavyweight title. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Klitschko was 38 with a record of 38-2. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Klitschko.
2. Kevin Johnson KOs Francesco Pianeta
On October 14, 2017 Kevin Johnson fought Francesco Pianeta for the IBO International heavyweight title. Johnson was 38 years old with a record of 31-8-1, and Pianeta was 33 with a record of 34-2-1. Johnson stopped Francesco Pianeta via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Kevin Johnson KOs Yoan Pablo Hernández
On August 22, 2020 Kevin Johnson faced Yoan Pablo Hernández in a cruiserweight bout. Johnson was 40 years old with a record of 34-17-1, and Hernández was 35 with a record of 29-1. Johnson stopped Yoan Pablo Hernández via KO in the 7th round.
4. Kevin Johnson KOs Bruce Seldon
On September 5, 2008 Kevin Johnson faced Bruce Seldon. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Seldon was 41 with a record of 38-6. Johnson stopped Bruce Seldon via TKO in the 5th round.
5. Kevin Johnson loses to Kubrat Pulev via unanimous decision
On April 28, 2017 Kevin Johnson fought Kubrat Pulev for the WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Johnson was 37 years old with a record of 30-7-1, and Pulev was 35 with a record of 24-1. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pulev.
6. Kevin Johnson KOs Alex Leapai
On April 1, 2012 Kevin Johnson fought Alex Leapai for the IBF Australasian heavyweight title. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Leapai was 32 with a record of 25-3-3. Johnson stopped Alex Leapai via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
7. Kevin Johnson loses to Andy Ruiz Jr. via unanimous decision
On July 7, 2018 Kevin Johnson faced Andy Ruiz Jr. in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 38 years old with a record of 32-9-1, and Jr. was 28 with a record of 30-1. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jr..
8. Kevin Johnson loses to Mahmoud Charr via unanimous decision
On April 12, 2014 Kevin Johnson faced Mahmoud Charr in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 34 years old with a record of 29-5-1, and Charr was 29 with a record of 25-1. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Charr.
9. Kevin Johnson loses to Derek Chisora via unanimous decision
On February 15, 2014 Kevin Johnson fought Derek Chisora for the WBA International and WBO International heavyweight titles. Johnson was 34 years old with a record of 29-4-1, and Chisora was 30 with a record of 19-4. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Chisora.
10. Kevin Johnson KOs Devin Vargas
On May 15, 2009 Kevin Johnson faced Devin Vargas. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Vargas was 27 with a record of 17-0. Johnson stopped Devin Vargas via TKO in the 6th round.