Johnny Nelson has 12 losses against 11 opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Nelson's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Johnny Nelson".
On December 3, 1995 Johnny Nelson faced off against Adílson Rodrigues in a heavyweight bout at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 25-12-1 (17). Nelson lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On August 22, 1995 Johnny Nelson faced off against Adílson Rodrigues in a heavyweight bout at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 25-11-1 (17). Nelson lost the fight via 12-round split decision.
On April 5, 1994 Johnny Nelson faced off against Henry Akinwande at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 24-10-1 (17), and Akinwande was 38 years old and with a record of 22-0-1 (13). Nelson lost the fight via 10-round points decision.
On October 1, 1993 Johnny Nelson faced off against Franco Wanyama in a cruiserweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 23-9-1 (17). Nelson lost the fight via 10-round disqualification.
On October 24, 1992 Johnny Nelson faced off against Corrie Sanders at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 21-8-1 (15), and Sanders was 26 years old and with a record of 16-0 (10). Nelson lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On August 14, 1992 Johnny Nelson faced off against Norbert Ekassi at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 21-7-1 (15). Nelson lost the fight via 3rd-round TKO.
On May 16, 1992 Johnny Nelson fought James Warring in a cruiserweight world-title fight for Warring's IBF title. Nelson was 25 years old and with a record of 21-6-1 (15). Nelson lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On February 1, 1988 Johnny Nelson faced off against Dennis Bailey at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 6-5 (3). Nelson lost the fight via 8-round points decision.
On April 28, 1987 Johnny Nelson faced off against Brian Schumacher at age 20. He was coming in with a record of 4-4 (1). Nelson lost the fight via 8-round points decision.
On October 3, 1986 Johnny Nelson faced off against Magne Havnaa at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 0-3 (0). Nelson lost the fight via 4-round points decision.
On May 15, 1986 Johnny Nelson faced off against Tommy Taylor at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 0-2 (0). Nelson lost the fight via 6-round points decision.
On March 18, 1986 Johnny Nelson faced off against Peter Brown at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 0-1 (0). Nelson lost the fight via 6-round points decision.