Golden Johnson

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". 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.He currently lives in San Antonio, 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 boxers including 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

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25 wins (18 knockouts, 7 decisions), 8 losses, 3 draws
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
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Win 25-7-3 Template:Flagicon Oscar Díaz TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-11-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Alamodome, San AntonioScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC-NABF welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Template:DrawDraw 24-7-3 Template:Flagicon Larry Mosley PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-05-11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Reliant Center, HoustonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 24-7-2 Template:Flagicon Ramon Gomez TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2005-11-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Rosedale Ballroom, San AntonioScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 23-7-2 Template:Flagicon Freddy Hernandez SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2005-02-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Show Palace, OceansideScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 22-7-2 Template:Flagicon Sebastian Valdez UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2002-09-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las VegasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 22-6-2 Template:Flagicon Cosme Rivera UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2002-07-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Scope Arena, NorfolkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 22-5-2 Template:Flagicon Chantel Stanciel KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2002-03-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Cipriani's Restaurant, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 21-5-2 Template:Flagicon Johnny Casas TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-10-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Erwin Center, AustinScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 20-5-2 Template:Flagicon Vivian Harris KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2001-06-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Blue Horizon, PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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