Best fights of Mark Johnson
Over 16 years as a professional, Mark Johnson has compiled a 44-5 (28) record, including 26 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mark Johnson defeats Fernando Montiel
On August 16, 2003 Mark Johnson fought Fernando Montiel for the WBO super flyweight title. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 41-3, and Montiel was 24 with a record of 27-0-1. Johnson was coming off a win and Montiel was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Johnson won via majority decision. Crowned the new super flyweight champion.
2. Mark Johnson KOs Luis Bolano
On March 6, 2004 Mark Johnson defended his WBO super flyweight title against Luis Bolano. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 42-3, and Bolano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Luis Bolano via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Mark Johnson KOs Arthur Johnson
On February 22, 1998 Mark Johnson defended his IBF flyweight title against Arthur Johnson. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 33-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 32-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Arthur Johnson via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Mark Johnson KOs Francisco Tejedor
On May 4, 1996 Mark Johnson fought Francisco Tejedor for the vacant IBF flyweight title. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 28-1, and Tejedor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 27-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Francisco Tejedor via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Mark Johnson KOs Cecilio Espino
On June 1, 1997 Mark Johnson defended his IBF flyweight title against Cecilio Espino. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 31-1, and Espino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 30-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Cecilio Espino via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Mark Johnson KOs José Laureano
On September 4, 1998 Mark Johnson defended his IBF flyweight title against José Laureano. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 35-1, and Laureano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 34-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped José Laureano via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
7. Mark Johnson loses to Rafael Márquez via split decision
On October 6, 2001 Mark Johnson faced Rafael Márquez in a bantamweight bout. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 40-1, and Márquez was 26 with a record of 25-3. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Márquez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Márquez.
8. Mark Johnson KOs Raul Juarez
On August 5, 1996 Mark Johnson defended his IBF flyweight title against Raul Juarez. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 29-1, and Juarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 28-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Raul Juarez via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
9. Mark Johnson KOs Mauro Diaz
On April 24, 1995 Mark Johnson defended his World Boxing Board flyweight title against Mauro Diaz. Johnson was 23 years old with a record of 22-1, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 21-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Mauro Diaz via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
10. Mark Johnson KOs Eduardo Ramirez
On March 1, 1994 Mark Johnson defended his World Boxing Board flyweight title against Eduardo Ramirez. Johnson was 22 years old with a record of 16-1, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 15-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Eduardo Ramirez via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.