Best fights of Kirk Johnson
Over 17 years as a professional, Kirk Johnson has compiled a 37-2-1 (27) record, including three title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Kirk Johnson KOs Lou Savarese
On March 15, 2003 Kirk Johnson fought Lou Savarese for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 33-1-1, and Savarese was 37 with a record of 43-4. Johnson was coming off a win and Savarese was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Lou Savarese via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Kirk Johnson draws with Al Cole
On December 8, 1998 Kirk Johnson faced Al Cole. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Cole was 34 with a record of 30-3. Johnson was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Cole was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
3. Kirk Johnson defeats Larry Donald
On July 7, 2001 Kirk Johnson faced Larry Donald in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 31-0-1, and Donald was 34 with a record of 38-1-2. Johnson was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
4. Kirk Johnson loses to John Ruiz via disqualification
On July 27, 2002 Kirk Johnson fought John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 32-0-1, and Ruiz was 30 with a record of 37-4-1. Johnson was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via disqualification. Failed to capture the title.
5. Kirk Johnson KOs Oleg Maskaev
On October 7, 2000 Kirk Johnson fought Oleg Maskaev for the PABA heavyweight title. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 29-0-1, and Maskaev was 31 with a record of 20-2. Johnson was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Maskaev was on a 10-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Oleg Maskaev via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.