Best of Harold Johnson: Top 10 Fights
Harold Johnson had 87 fights with 31 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Von Clay, Tommy Merrill, Doug Jones, Archie Moore, and Charley Doc Williams. The following are Johnson's top 10 fights.
Harold Johnson defeats Von Clay
On Harold Johnson defeated Von Clay via 2nd round TKO. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 64-8 (29 KOs). Johnson successfully defended his NBA light-heavyweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Johnson's fights.
Harold Johnson defeats Tommy Merrill
On Harold Johnson defeated Tommy Merrill via 9th round TKO. Johnson was 34 years old with a record of 69-8 (30 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Johnson's career.
Harold Johnson defeats Doug Jones
On Harold Johnson defeated Doug Jones via 15 round unanimous decision. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 67-8 (29 KOs). Johnson successfully defended his NBA light-heavyweight title, and won the vacant NYSAC and Ring Magazine light-heavyweight titles.
Harold Johnson loses to Archie Moore in their 5th fight
On Harold Johnson lost to Archie Moore in their 5th fight via 14th round TKO. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 47-6 (20 KOs). Moore was 40 years old with a record of 146-19-8 (106 KOs). Despite the loss, Johnson put on a good fight till it lasted.
Harold Johnson defeats Charley Doc Williams
On Harold Johnson defeated Charley Doc Williams via 8th round TKO. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 46-5 (20 KOs).
Harold Johnson defeats Gustav Scholz
On Harold Johnson defeated Gustav Scholz via 15 round unanimous decision. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 68-8 (29 KOs). Johnson successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine light-heavyweight titles.
Harold Johnson defeats Bob Satterfield
On Harold Johnson defeated Bob Satterfield in the rematch via 2nd round KO. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 37-5 (19 KOs).
Harold Johnson defeats Eddie Cotton
On Harold Johnson defeated Eddie Cotton via 15 round split decision. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 66-8 (29 KOs). Johnson successfully defended his NBA light-heavyweight title.
Harold Johnson defeats Herschel Jacobs
On Harold Johnson defeated Herschel Jacobs via 10 round unanimous decision. Johnson was 38 years old with a record of 73-10 (31 KOs).
Harold Johnson defeats Eddie Machen
On Harold Johnson defeated Eddie Machen via 10 round PTS. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 65-8 (29 KOs).