Best of Johnny Nelson: Top 10 Fights
Johnny Nelson had 59 fights with 29 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Carl Thompson, Adam Watt, Christophe Girard, Willard Lewis, and Rüdiger May. The following are Nelson's top 10 fights.
Johnny Nelson defeats Carl Thompson
On Johnny Nelson defeated fellow British boxer Carl Thompson via 5th round TKO. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 32-12-1 (23 KOs). Thompson was 34 years old with a record of 24-4 (17 KOs). Nelson won the WBO cruiserweight title — his first world title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Nelson's fights.
Johnny Nelson defeats Adam Watt
On Johnny Nelson defeated Adam Watt via 5th round TKO. Nelson was 33 years old with a record of 38-12-1 (27 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Nelson's career.
Johnny Nelson defeats Christophe Girard
On Johnny Nelson defeated Christophe Girard via 4th round KO. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 36-12-1 (25 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title.
Johnny Nelson defeats Willard Lewis
On Johnny Nelson defeated Willard Lewis via 4th round RTD. Nelson was 32 years old with a record of 34-12-1 (24 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title.
Johnny Nelson defeats Rüdiger May
On Johnny Nelson defeated Rüdiger May via 7th round TKO. Nelson was 37 years old with a record of 44-12-2 (29 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title.
Johnny Nelson defeats Pietro Aurino
On Johnny Nelson defeated Pietro Aurino via 7th round TKO. Nelson was 33 years old with a record of 37-12-1 (26 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title.
Johnny Nelson defeats Ezra Sellers
On Johnny Nelson defeated Ezra Sellers via 8th round KO. Nelson was 35 years old with a record of 42-12-1 (28 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title.
Johnny Nelson draws with Carlos De Leon
Johnny Nelson's fight with Puerto Rican boxer Carlos De Leon on ended in a draw. Nelson was 23 years old with a record of 15-5-1 (10 KOs). León was 30 years old with a record of 45-5 (30 KOs).
Johnny Nelson defeats Alexander Vasilev
On Johnny Nelson defeated Alexander Vasilev via 12 round unanimous decision. Nelson was 34 years old with a record of 41-12-1 (27 KOs).
Johnny Nelson defeats George Arias
On Johnny Nelson defeated George Arias via 12 round unanimous decision. Nelson was 34 years old with a record of 39-12-1 (27 KOs). Nelson successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title.