Golden Johnson

Golden Johnson
Statistics
Real name Golden Demond Johnson
Nickname(s) Fourteen Carat
Weight(s) Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1974-10-23) October 23, 1974
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 36
Wins 25
Wins by KO 18
Losses 8
Draws 3
No contests 0

Golden Demond Johnson (born October 23, 1974 in Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.) is a professional boxer in the Welterweight division. He's the former three-time NABF champion at Lightweight, Light Welterweight, and Welterweight.[1]

Personal life

Golden Johnson is the cousin of former world champion Reggie Johnson. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and is a resident of Killeen, Texas.

Professional career

Johnson made his debut in professional boxing with a first-round knockout win over Chris George on September 3, 1993. Johnson then lost in his very next fight, a second-round knockout at the hands of Pedro Calderon. Johnson's career failed to take off immediately, as he compiled a record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in the first year of his career.

Starting in October 1994, however, Johnson went on an eleven fight win streak before losing too title contender Israel Cardona (29-2).

IBF Lightweight Championship

In January 1999, Golden lost to an undefeated Shane Mosley, the bout was for the IBF Lightweight Championship. Johnson continued to win most of his fights in subsequent years mixing in losses against such luminaries as Ben Tackie and Vivian Harris.

WBO Inter-Continental

In 2006 he breathed new life into his career with an upset win over prospect Oscar Diaz, setting up a fight for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Welterweight Championship against American Antonio Margarito.[2] Johnson was dispatched quickly by Margarito, losing by TKO at 2:28 of the 1st round.[3]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
36 fights 25 wins 8 losses
By knockout 18 4
By decision 7 4
Draws 3
25 wins (18 knockouts, 7 decisions), 8 losses, 3 draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 25-8-3 Mexico Antonio Margarito TKO 1 (12) 2007-11-10 United States Madison Square Garden, New York For vacant WBO Inter-Continental Welterweight Title.
Win 25-7-3 United States Oscar Díaz TKO 11 (12) 2006-11-10 United States Alamodome, San Antonio Won NABF Welterweight Title.
Draw 24-7-3 United States Larry Mosley PTS 12 2006-05-11 United States Reliant Center, Houston
Win 24-7-2 United States Ramon Gomez TKO 3 (8) 2005-11-18 United States Rosedale Ballroom, San Antonio
Win 23-7-2 Mexico Freddy Hernandez SD 12 2005-02-25 United States Show Palace, Oceanside
Loss 22-7-2 Mexico Sebastian Valdez UD 12 2002-09-20 United States Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Loss 22-6-2 Mexico Cosme Rivera UD 12 2002-07-27 United States Scope Arena, Norfolk For WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight Title.
Win 22-5-2 United States Chantel Stanciel KO 11 (12) 2002-03-15 United States Cipriani's Restaurant, New York
Win 21-5-2 United States Johnny Casas TKO 4 (10) 2001-10-26 United States Erwin Center, Austin
Loss 20-5-2 Guyana Vivian Harris KO 3 (10) 2001-06-15 United States Blue Horizon, Philadelphia

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