Dashon Johnson

Dashon Johnson
Statistics
Nickname(s) Fly Boy
Weight(s) Super middleweight
Height 5′ 9″ / 175cm
Nationality American
Born (1988-01-25) January 25, 1988
Escondido, California, USA
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 49
Wins 22
Wins by KO 7
Losses 23
Draws 3
No contests 1

Dashon Johnson is an American professional boxer, mixed martial artist, and former North American Boxing Association (NABA) title super middleweight champion.

Boxing career

NABA title

In 2015, he defeated Mike Gavronski to win the NABA title.[1] He successfully defended the title against Izaak Cardona, winning by split decision.[2]

Other regional title attempts

Johnson lost to Jesse Hart for the North American Boxing Organization and United States Boxing Association super middleweight titles.[3][4]

Other notable opponents

Johnson has competed against many notable opponents in non-title fights, but most ended in a loss. He has lost to Peter Quillin, J'Leon Love, Sergio Mora, Dominic Wade, Joshua Clottey, Jermell Charlo, and Glen Tapia, while defeating Craig McEwan.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Sparring

Johnson has been a boxing sparring partner of Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao.[13]

Mixed martial arts career

Johnson has also fought in the UFC.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Izaak Cardona
  2. ↑ "Johnson Takes Split Decision over Cardona at Battle at the Boat 104". www.nowboxing.com.
  3. ↑ "Jesse Hart barely gets by Dashon Johnson - The Ring". 18 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "Is Philly still a fight city?". 18 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Peter Quillin Returns, Wins Tough Decision Over Dashon Johnson - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com.
  6. ↑ "The Weekend That Was In Boxing From FightFan.com". 18 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "Edwin Rodriguez, Sergio Mora Grabs Temecula Wins - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com.
  8. ↑ "ShoBox preview: Errol Spence Jr., Dominic Wade to be tested - The Ring". 26 June 2014.
  9. ↑ "Joshua Clottey defeats Dashon Johnson » Boxing News". 16 September 2013.
  10. ↑ "Charlo stays unbeaten with win over Rosado".
  11. ↑ Voice, Tha Boxing (30 November 2012). "Peek Into The Future: Glen Tapia".
  12. ↑ "No more California Dreamin' for Craig McEwan". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
  13. ↑ "Conor McGregor gives fans a glimpse into his sparring".
  14. ↑ "Manny Pacquiao is sparring with former UFC fighter Johnson".
  • Professional boxing record for Dashon Johnson from BoxRec
  • "Dashon Johnson". UFC.com.
  • Professional MMA record for Dashon Johnson from Sherdog Edit this at Wikidata
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