Best fights of Tom Johnson
Over 15 years as a professional, Tom Johnson has compiled a 51-10-2 (28) record, including 21 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tom Johnson defeats Manuel Medina in their 3rd fight
On January 28, 1995 Tom Johnson defended his IBF featherweight title against Manuel Medina. It was their third meeting. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 37-2-1, and Medina was 23 with a record of 49-5. Johnson was on a 11-fight winning streak and Medina was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Tom Johnson defeats Manuel Medina in their 2nd fight
On February 26, 1993 Tom Johnson fought Manuel Medina for the IBF featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Medina was 21 with a record of 46-3. Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Medina was on a 17-fight winning streak. Johnson won via split decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Tom Johnson defeats Sugar Baby Rojas
On September 11, 1993 Tom Johnson defended his IBF featherweight title against Sugar Baby Rojas. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 32-2-1, and Rojas was 32 with a record of 37-6-1. Johnson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Rojas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Tom Johnson defeats Jose Badillo
On December 9, 1995 Tom Johnson defended his IBF featherweight title against Jose Badillo. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 40-2-1, and Badillo was 25 with a record of 17-0. Johnson was on a 14-fight winning streak and Badillo was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Johnson won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Tom Johnson KOs Claudio Victor Martinet
On April 27, 1996 Tom Johnson defended his IBF featherweight title against Claudio Victor Martinet. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 42-2-1, and Martinet was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 16-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Claudio Victor Martinet via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
6. Tom Johnson KOs Ever Beleno
On March 2, 1996 Tom Johnson defended his IBF featherweight title against Ever Beleno. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 41-2-1, and Beleno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 15-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Ever Beleno via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
7. Tom Johnson KOs Stéphane Haccoun
On November 30, 1993 Tom Johnson defended his IBF featherweight title against Stéphane Haccoun. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Haccoun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Stéphane Haccoun via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. Tom Johnson KOs Benny Amparo
On June 11, 1994 Tom Johnson defended his IBF featherweight title against Benny Amparo. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 35-2-1, and Amparo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 9-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Benny Amparo via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
9. Tom Johnson loses to Manuel Medina via technical decision
On November 18, 1991 Tom Johnson fought Manuel Medina for the IBF featherweight title. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Medina was 20 with a record of 41-3. Johnson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Medina was on a 12-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via technical decision. Failed to capture the title.
10. Tom Johnson KOs Victor Laureano
On April 26, 1995 Tom Johnson faced Victor Laureano in a featherweight bout. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 38-2-1, and Laureano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Victor Laureano via TKO in the 2nd round.