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 top 10 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 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.
3. 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.
4. Kirk Johnson defeats Al Cole in their 2nd fight
On March 20, 1999 Kirk Johnson faced Al Cole. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Cole was 34 with a record of 30-3-1. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
5. 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.
6. Kirk Johnson KOs Derrick Banks
On April 28, 2001 Kirk Johnson faced Derrick Banks. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 30-0-1, and Banks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Derrick Banks via KO in the 1st round.
7. Kirk Johnson KOs Rodolfo Marin
On October 7, 1999 Kirk Johnson faced Rodolfo Marin. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 27-0-1, and Marin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Rodolfo Marin via KO in the 1st round.
8. Kirk Johnson KOs Terry McGroom
On November 16, 1996 Kirk Johnson faced Terry McGroom. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and McGroom was 30 with a record of 13-0-2. Johnson was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Terry McGroom via TKO in the 8th round.
9. Kirk Johnson KOs Marcus Johnson
On January 27, 2000 Kirk Johnson faced Marcus Johnson. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 28-0-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Marcus Johnson via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Kirk Johnson KOs Rocky Pepeli
On April 2, 1998 Kirk Johnson faced Rocky Pepeli. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 23-0, and Pepeli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Rocky Pepeli via TKO in the 1st round.