Best fights of Kevin Johnson
Over 21 years as a professional, Kevin Johnson has compiled a 36-22-2 (20) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. 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 was coming off a win and Pianeta was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Francesco Pianeta via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. 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 was on a 3-fight winning streak and Leapai was on a 9-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Alex Leapai via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. 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 was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 6-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Klitschko.
4. 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 was coming off a win and Pulev was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pulev.
5. Kevin Johnson KOs Noureddine Meddoun
On June 20, 2012 Kevin Johnson faced Noureddine Meddoun in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Meddoun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Noureddine Meddoun via TKO in the 1st round.
6. 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 was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Vargas was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Devin Vargas via TKO in the 6th round.
7. Kevin Johnson KOs Harold Sconiers
On June 25, 2011 Kevin Johnson faced Harold Sconiers in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Sconiers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Harold Sconiers via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Kevin Johnson KOs Solomon Haumono
On April 28, 2013 Kevin Johnson fought Solomon Haumono for the vacant OPBF heavyweight title. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 28-3-1, and Haumono was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Johnson stopped Solomon Haumono via KO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Kevin Johnson KOs Haris Radmilović
On December 1, 2018 Kevin Johnson faced Haris Radmilović in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 39 years old with a record of 32-11-1, and Radmilović was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Johnson stopped Haris Radmilović via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Kevin Johnson KOs Haris Radmilović in their 2nd fight
On December 22, 2018 Kevin Johnson faced Haris Radmilović in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 39 years old with a record of 33-12-1, and Radmilović was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson stopped Haris Radmilović via TKO in the 3rd round.