Tureano Johnson

Taureano Dexter Johnson (variously known as Tureano, Toureano, Taureno, or Jhonson; born 12 February 1984) is a Bahamian professional boxer who held the WBC Silver middleweight title in 2015. As an amateur he qualified for the 2008 Olympics.

Tureano Johnson
Statistics
Real nameTaureano Dexter Johnson
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach73 12 in (187 cm)
NationalityBahamian
Born (1984-02-12) 12 February 1984
Nassau, Bahamas
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins21
Wins by KO15
Losses2
Draws1

Amateur career

At the PanAm Games 2007 he lost to Diego Chaves 6:9. He rose to prominence with his effort against PanAm Champion Pedro Lima at the first Olympic qualifier where he lost a close bout. At the second qualifier he won the rematch 10:6 and qualified. He trains in Cuba under the guidance of coach Jesus Yu.

Olympics results

2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
24 fights 21 wins 2 losses
By knockout 15 2
By decision 6 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Win 21–2–1 Jason Quigley RTD 9 (10) 18 Jul 2019 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA Won WBC-NABF middleweight title
23 Draw 20–2–1 Fernando Castañeda SD 8 9 Feb 2019 St. Clement's Hall, Toledo, Ohio, US
22 Loss 20–2 Sergiy Derevyanchenko TKO 12 (12) 25 Aug 2017 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US
21 Win 20–1 Fabiano Soares KO 2 (10) 23 Mar 2017 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, US
20 Win 19–1 Eamonn O'Kane UD 12 17 Oct 2015 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US
19 Win 18–1 Alex Theran RTD 5 (10), 3:00 9 Jan 2015 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, US Won vacant WBC Silver, and WBA International middleweight title
18 Win 17–1 Humberto Toledo TKO 6 (6) 5 Dec 2014 Kendal G. L. Isaacs National Gymnasium, Nassau, Bahamas
17 Win 16–1 Valerio Marte TKO 1 (8) 20 Nov 2014 Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
16 Win 15–1 Mike Gavronski UD 10 11 Jul 2014 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, US Won vacant WBC Continental Americas middleweight title
15 Loss 14–1 Curtis Stevens TKO 10 (10) 4 Apr 2014 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
14 Win 14–0 Willie Fortune UD 8 22 Feb 2013 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, US
13 Win 13–0 Jose Morla TKO 3 (6) 2 Oct 2012 Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic
12 Win 12–0 Jonalis Reyes TKO 1 (4) 28 Sep 2012 Casa Puerto Rico, La Romana, Dominican Republic
11 Win 11–0 Cleven Ishe TKO 4 (6) 1 Sep 2012 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US
10 Win 10–0 Arturo Rodriguez KO 1 (4) 20 Jul 2012 Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US
9 Win 9–0 Roberto Yong UD 6 16 Jun 2012 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, US
8 Win 8–0 Alexander Hernandez TKO 2 (6) 14 May 2012 Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic
7 Win 7–0 Edvan dos Santos Barros UD 6 2 Mar 2012 Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US
6 Win 6–0 Joseph Benjamin UD 4 18 Feb 2012 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US
5 Win 5–0 Eddie Gates TKO 2 (6) 7 Jan 2012 Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US
4 Win 4–0 Roy Ashworth KO 1 (4) 24 Jul 2010 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, US
3 Win 3–0 Anthony Bowman TKO 4 (4) 30 Apr 2010 Harlow's Casino, Greenville, Mississippi, US
2 Win 2–0 Ryan Bianchini TKO 1 (4) 16 Apr 2010 Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
1 Win 1–0 Cleoney Fuqua TKO 1 (4) 5 Mar 2010 Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia, US

References


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