Kevin Johnson losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Kevin Johnson has compiled a 35-19-1 (19) record, including ten title fights. He has 19 losses, eight of them in title fights.
19. Kevin Johnson loses to Joel Iriarte via unanimous decision
On June 28, 2025 Kevin Johnson faced Joel Iriarte. Johnson was 45 years old with a record of 35-18-1, and Iriarte was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Iriarte.
18. Kevin Johnson loses to Agit Kabayel via unanimous decision
On June 5, 2021 Kevin Johnson fought Agit Kabayel for the WBA Continental heavyweight title. Johnson was 41 years old with a record of 35-17-1, and Kabayel was 28 with a record of 20-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kabayel.
17. Kevin Johnson loses to Mariusz Wach via unanimous decision
On June 12, 2020 Kevin Johnson fought Mariusz Wach for the vacant Republic of Poland International heavyweight title. Johnson was 40 years old with a record of 34-16-1, and Wach was 40 with a record of 35-6. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Wach.
16. Kevin Johnson loses to Martin Bakole via KO
On October 19, 2019 Kevin Johnson faced Martin Bakole in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 40 years old with a record of 34-15-1, and Bakole was 26 with a record of 13-1. Bakole stopped Johnson via TKO in the 5th round.
15. Kevin Johnson loses to Oleksandr Zakhozhyi via unanimous decision
On October 11, 2019 Kevin Johnson faced Oleksandr Zakhozhyi. Johnson was 40 years old with a record of 34-14-1, and Zakhozhyi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Zakhozhyi.
14. Kevin Johnson loses to Shigabudin Aliev via unanimous decision
On July 22, 2019 Kevin Johnson faced Shigabudin Aliev. Johnson was 39 years old with a record of 34-13-1, and Aliev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Aliev.
13. Kevin Johnson loses to Nathan Gorman via unanimous decision
On March 23, 2019 Kevin Johnson faced Nathan Gorman in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 39 years old with a record of 34-12-1, and Gorman was 22 with a record of 15-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gorman.
12. Kevin Johnson loses to Filip Hrgović via unanimous decision
On December 8, 2018 Kevin Johnson fought Filip Hrgović for the WBC International heavyweight title. Johnson was 39 years old with a record of 33-11-1, and Hrgović was 26 with a record of 6-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hrgović.
11. Kevin Johnson loses to Daniel Dubois via points decision
On October 6, 2018 Kevin Johnson faced Daniel Dubois in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 39 years old with a record of 32-10-1, and Dubois was 21 with a record of 8-0. Johnson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Dubois.
10. 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..
9. Kevin Johnson loses to Petar Milas via KO
On March 10, 2018 Kevin Johnson defended his IBO International heavyweight title against Petar Milas. Johnson was 38 years old with a record of 32-8-1, and Milas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Milas stopped Johnson via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 8th round.
8. 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.
7. Kevin Johnson loses to Anthony Joshua via KO
On May 30, 2015 Kevin Johnson fought Anthony Joshua for the WBC International heavyweight title. Johnson was 35 years old with a record of 29-6-1, and Joshua was 25 with a record of 12-0. Joshua stopped Johnson via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
6. 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.
5. 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.
4. Kevin Johnson loses to Christian Hammer via unanimous decision
On December 20, 2013 Kevin Johnson faced Christian Hammer in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 34 years old with a record of 29-3-1, and Hammer was 26 with a record of 14-3. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hammer.
3. Kevin Johnson loses to Tyson Fury via unanimous decision
On December 1, 2012 Kevin Johnson faced Tyson Fury in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 28-2-1, and Fury was 24 with a record of 19-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Fury.
2. Kevin Johnson loses to Tor Hamer via unanimous decision
On June 20, 2012 Kevin Johnson faced Tor Hamer. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Hamer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hamer.
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.