Marvin Johnson losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Marvin Johnson has compiled a 43-6 (35) record, including nine title fights. He has six losses against five different opponents, four of them in title fights.
6. Marvin Johnson loses to Leslie Stewart in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 23, 1987 Marvin Johnson defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Leslie Stewart. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 43-5, and Stewart was 26 with a record of 23-1. Johnson was on a 16-fight winning streak and Stewart was on a 5-fight winning streak. Stewart stopped Johnson via retirement in the 8th round. Lost the title.
5. Marvin Johnson loses to Michael Spinks via KO
On March 28, 1981 Marvin Johnson faced Michael Spinks. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 27-4, and Spinks was 24 with a record of 15-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Spinks was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Johnson via KO in the 4th round.
4. Marvin Johnson loses to Eddie Mustafa Muhammad via KO
On March 31, 1980 Marvin Johnson defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 24-3, and Muhammad was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Johnson via TKO in the 11th round. Lost the title.
3. Marvin Johnson loses to Matthew Saad Muhammad in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 22, 1979 Marvin Johnson defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Matthew Saad Muhammad. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 22-2, and Muhammad was 24 with a record of 22-3-2. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Muhammad was on a 9-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Johnson via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the title.
2. Marvin Johnson loses to Lottie Mwale via points decision
On June 17, 1978 Marvin Johnson faced Lottie Mwale. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 20-1, and Mwale was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Mwale.
1. Marvin Johnson loses to Matthew Saad Muhammad via KO
On July 26, 1977 Marvin Johnson fought Matthew Saad Muhammad for the vacant NABF and NABF Title light heavyweight titles. Johnson was 23 years old with a record of 15-0, and Muhammad was 22 with a record of 15-3-2. Johnson was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Muhammad was on a 2-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Johnson via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 12th round.