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Tom Johnson (American boxer)

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Tom Johnson
Born
Thomas Douglas Johnson

(1964-07-15) July 15, 1964 (age 60)
Other namesBoom Boom
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5+12 in (166 cm)
Reach69+12 in (177 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights63
Wins51
Wins by KO28
Losses10
Draws2

Tom Johnson (born July 15, 1964) is an American former boxer who was the IBF featherweight champion of the world.

Professional career

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Known as "Boom Boom", Johnson turned pro in 1986 and in 1991 challenged Manuel Medina for the IBF Featherweight Title, losing a technical decision. In 1993 he rematched Medina and was able to win the title with a narrow split decision victory.[1] Johnson was able to successfully defend the title 11 times including against Jose Badillo in Germany,[2] before losing the belt to the young phenom Naseem Hamed via 8th round TKO. Johnson never challenged for a major title again, and retired in 2002 after being TKO'd by Jorge Páez.

Professional boxing record

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63 fights 51 wins 10 losses
By knockout 28 3
By decision 23 7
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
63 Loss 51–10–2 Jorge Páez TKO 2 (10) 2002-02-22 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
62 Loss 51–9–2 Jesús Chávez RTD 8 (12) 2001-02-23 Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, U.S. For vacant NABF super-featherweight title
61 Win 51–8–2 David Turner UD 10 (10) 2001-02-02 Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
60 Win 50–8–2 Ernest Koffi TKO 5 (10) 2001-01-12 Ramada Inn, Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
59 Loss 49–8–2 Scott Harrison UD 12 (12) 2000-07-15 London Arena, London, England, U.K. For IBO Inter-Continental featherweight title
58 Win 49–7–2 Felipe Garcia TKO 4 (?) 2000-06-16 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
57 Win 48–7–2 Agustin Lorenzo PTS 10 (10) 2000-04-29 Oranjestad, Aruba
56 Loss 47–7–2 Charles Shepherd UD 12 (12) 1999-07-31 Sands Centre, Carlisle, England, U.K. For vacant IBA super-featherweight title
55 Loss 47–6–2 Junior Jones UD 12 (12) 1999-02-17 Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. For vacant IBA super-featherweight title
54 Win 47–5–2 José Luis Montes TKO 8 (?) 1998-11-06 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
53 Loss 46–5–2 Dennis Holbaek Pedersen UD 12 (12) 1998-09-04 Kolding Hallen, Kolding, Denmark
52 Win 46–4–2 Javier Díaz UD 10 (10) 1998-04-30 The Chili Pepper, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
51 Loss 45–4–2 Santos Rebolledo MD 10 (10) 1998-02-21 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
50 Win 45–3–2 Vincent Howard UD 10 (10) 1997-07-19 Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
49 Loss 44–3–2 Naseem Hamed TKO 8 (12) 1997-02-08 London Arena, London, England, U.K. Lost IBF featherweight title;
for WBO featherweight title
48 Draw 44–2–2 Javier Marquez TD 3 (10) 1996-12-21 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
47 Win 44–2–1 Ramon Guzman UD 12 (12) 1996-08-31 Point Theatre, Dublin, Ireland Retained IBF featherweight title
46 Win 43–2–1 Claudio Victor Martinet KO 7 (12) 1996-04-27 Espace Piscine, Antibes, France Retained IBF featherweight title
45 Win 42–2–1 Ever Beleno TKO 12 (12) 1996-03-02 Telewest Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, U.K. Retained IBF featherweight title
44 Win 41–2–1 Jose Badillo MD 12 (12) 1995-12-09 Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany Retained IBF featherweight title
43 Win 40–2–1 Eddie Croft UD 12 (12) 1995-05-28 Convention Center, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S. Retained IBF featherweight title
42 Win 39–2–1 Victor Laureano TKO 2 (?) 1995-04-26 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
41 Win 38–2–1 Manuel Medina UD 12 (12) 1995-01-28 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained IBF featherweight title
40 Win 37–2–1 Francisco Segura UD 12 (12) 1994-10-22 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained IBF featherweight title
39 Win 36–2–1 Benny Amparo TKO 12 (12) 1994-06-11 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained IBF featherweight title
38 Win 35–2–1 Orlando Soto UD 12 (12) 1994-02-12 Cervantes Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained IBF featherweight title
37 Win 34–2–1 Stéphane Haccoun TKO 9 (12) 1993-11-30 Palais des Sports, Marseille, France Retained IBF featherweight title
36 Win 33–2–1 Sugar Baby Rojas UD 12 (12) 1993-09-11 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. Retained IBF featherweight title
35 Win 32–2–1 José García UD 10 (10) 1993-08-24 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34 Win 31–2–1 Manuel Medina SD 12 (12) 1993-02-26 Salle de Fetes, Melun, France Won IBF featherweight title
33 Win 30–2–1 Antonio Hernández UD 10 (10) 1992-10-20 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Win 29–2–1 Kelvin Seabrooks RTD 7 (10) 1992-06-10 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Win 28–2–1 Mario Lozano KO 1 (10) 1992-04-04 Eldorado High School, Eldorado, Illinois, U.S.
30 Win 27–2–1 Rafael Ortega TD 5 (10) 1992-01-21 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
29 Loss 26–2–1 Manuel Medina TD 9 (12) 1991-11-18 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. For IBF featherweight title
28 Win 26–1–1 Gerardo Sanchez TKO 2 (10) 1991-10-04 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 25–1–1 Arturo Padilla KO 4 (10) 1991-08-03 Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
26 Win 24–1–1 German Vasquez TKO 1 (?) 1991-05-31 Kerhonkson, New York, U.S.
25 Win 23–1–1 Jesse Sierra TKO 5 (10) 1991-03-01 King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
24 Win 22–1–1 Silvestre Castillo TKO 4 (10) 1991-01-25 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
23 Draw 21–1–1 Troy Dorsey MD 12 (12) 1990-11-18 Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. For NABF featherweight title
22 Win 21–1 Gilberto Martínez TKO 1 (10) 1990-10-23 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21 Loss 20–1 Harold Warren SD 10 (10) 1990-07-03 Kutsher's Hotel, Monticello, New York, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Anthony English UD 10 (10) 1990-01-26 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Fermin Rodriguez KO 7 (10) 1989-09-28 Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Fermin Rodriguez TKO 6 (10) 1989-06-29 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Edgar Garcia TKO 6 (12) 1989-04-21 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
16 Win 16–0 Tony De La Rosa TKO 3 (10) 1989-02-16 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Gilberto Contreras UD 12 (12) 1988-11-30 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
14 Win 14–0 Carlos Castro UD 10 (10) 1988-10-26 Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Jose Saldana TKO 9 (10) 1988-09-28 Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Antonio Medina TKO 4 (?) 1988-06-29 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Ernesto Mota KO 2 (?) 1988-04-27 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Octavio Quinones UD 6 (6) 1988-01-28 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Kenny Cole UD 8 (8) 1987-11-17 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Troy Dorsey SD 8 (8) 1987-09-29 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Mario Rivera TKO 2 (?) 1987-08-18 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Vicente Gonzalez UD 6 (6) 1987-05-19 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Tony Cisneros TKO 5 (6) 1987-04-28 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Sammy Ruiz UD 6 (6) 1987-02-24 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Bobby Adams TKO 3 (?) 1987-01-27 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Victor Rogers KO 1 (4) 1986-11-25 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Aaron Brumfield TKO 2 (4) 1986-10-28 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.

Personal life

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In his personal life, Johnson is partnered with Sandra Reeves Jackson (aka Lois Reeves) of the Motown group, Martha and the Vandellas

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Johnson takes IBF featherweight crown". United Press International. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  2. ^ "Botha Gets Controversial Win". Los Angeles Times. 10 December 1995. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Steve Cruz
WBC Continental Americas
featherweight Champion

November 30, 1988 – 1989
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Myron Taylor
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF featherweight champion
February 26, 1993 – February 8, 1997
Succeeded by