Best fights of Marvin Johnson
Over 14 years as a professional, Marvin Johnson has compiled a 43-6 (35) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Marvin Johnson KOs Eddie Davis in their 2nd fight
On April 21, 1985 Marvin Johnson fought Eddie Davis for the vacant IBF-USBA light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 38-5, and Davis was 33 with a record of 29-4-1. Johnson was on a 11-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Eddie Davis via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Marvin Johnson KOs Leslie Stewart
On February 9, 1986 Marvin Johnson fought Leslie Stewart for the vacant WBA and WBA light heavyweight titles. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 41-5, and Stewart was 24 with a record of 18-0. Johnson was on a 14-fight winning streak and Stewart was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Leslie Stewart via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Marvin Johnson KOs Jean Marie Emebe
On September 20, 1986 Marvin Johnson defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Jean Marie Emebe. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 42-5, and Emebe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 15-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Jean Marie Emebe via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the title.
4. Marvin Johnson KOs Mate Parlov
On December 2, 1978 Marvin Johnson fought Mate Parlov for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 21-2, and Parlov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Mate Parlov via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Marvin Johnson KOs VĂctor GalĂndez
On November 30, 1979 Marvin Johnson fought VĂctor GalĂndez for the vacant WBA light heavyweight title. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 23-3, and GalĂndez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped VĂctor GalĂndez via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Marvin Johnson KOs Raleigh Searcy
On October 11, 1985 Marvin Johnson faced Raleigh Searcy. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 39-5, and Searcy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Raleigh Searcy via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Marvin Johnson KOs Frank Lux
On December 4, 1985 Marvin Johnson faced Frank Lux. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 40-5, and Lux was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 13-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Frank Lux via KO in the 4th round.
8. Marvin Johnson KOs Charles Henderson
On January 17, 1985 Marvin Johnson faced Charles Henderson. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 37-5, and Henderson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 10-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Charles Henderson via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Marvin Johnson KOs Eddie Collins
On December 13, 1984 Marvin Johnson faced Eddie Collins. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 36-5, and Collins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 9-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Eddie Collins via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Marvin Johnson KOs Alvino Manson
On October 14, 1982 Marvin Johnson faced Alvino Manson. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 28-5, and Manson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Alvino Manson via KO in the 1st round.