Johnny Nelson

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Ivanson Ranny "Johnny" Nelson[1] Template:Post-nominals (born 4 January 1967) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 2005. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight title from 1999 to 2006, and remains the longest reigning cruiserweight world champion of all time. Nelson defended the title against thirteen different opponents, more than any other cruiserweight in history, and holds a joint-record of most consecutive cruiserweight title defences (along with Marco Huck). He also never lost the title in the ring. At regional level, he held the British cruiserweight title twice between 1989 and 1997, and the European cruiserweight title twice between 1990 and 1998.

Professional career

Nelson began training at Wincobank gym in Sheffield under trainer Brendan Ingle who also went on to train Naseem Hamed and Kell Brook.[2] He began his career losing ten of his thirteen bouts contested as an amateur.[3]

Nelson's 15th defence of his WBO cruiserweight title was scheduled to be against Welshman Enzo Maccarinelli on the undercard for the Joe Calzaghe versus Jeff Lacy WBO/IBF unification bout on 6 March 2006, but a knee injury picked up by Nelson during sparring forced the fight to be cancelled and Nelson announced his decision to retire from professional boxing a few months later on 22 September 2006.[4]

Life after boxing

Nelson currently works as an analyst for Sky Sports. Since retirement he has spent some time working with the prison service helping inmates with life management skills.[1] He has also done some charity work, agreeing to fight a charity match against Jos Battle.[5]

Nelson was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to boxing and to young people in South Yorkshire.[6]

His likeness as well as commentary is featured in the 2024 video game Undisputed as a cruiserweight boxer. His voice was also featured in the 2024 documentary, Four Kings.

Personal life

Nelson's mother was Cuban-Jamaican, his father was Dominican.[7] Nelson's parents split up when he was a young child and he did not reunite with his biological father until he was in his thirties.[1] In 2010, Nelson published his autobiography, Hard Road to Glory.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Win 45–12–2 Vincenzo Cantatore SD 12 26 Nov 2005 Palazzetto dello Sport, Rome, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 44–12–2 Rüdiger May TKO 7 (12), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Sep 2004 Grugahalle, Essen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 43–12–2 Alexander Petkovic MD 12 15 Nov 2003 Oberfrankenhalle, Bayreuth, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Template:DrawDraw 42–12–2 Guillermo Jones SD 12 23 Nov 2002 Storm Arena, Derby, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 42–12–1 Ezra Sellers KO 8 (12), 2:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Apr 2002 Circus Building, Copenhagen, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 41–12–1 Alexander Vasiliev UD 12 24 Nov 2001 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBU heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 40–12–1 Marcelo Domínguez UD 12 21 Jul 2001 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 39–12–1 George Arias UD 12 27 Jan 2001 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 38–12–1 Adam Watt KO 5 (12), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Oct 2000 The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 37–12–1 Pietro Aurino TKO 7 (12), 2:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 Apr 2000 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 36–12–1 Christophe Girard KO 4 (12), 2:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Nov 1999 Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 35–12–1 Sione Asipeli UD 12 18 Sep 1999 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 34–12–1 Willard Lewis TKO 4 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Aug 1999 Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 33–12–1 Bruce Scott UD 12 15 May 1999 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 32–12–1 Carl Thompson TKO 5 (12), 1:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Mar 1999 Storm Arena, Derby, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 31–12–1 Peter Oboh RTD 6 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Jul 1998 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 30–12–1 Dirk Wallyn TKO 1 (12), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Nov 1997 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 29–12–1 Michael Murray PTS 4 19 Jul 1997 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 28–12–1 Patrice Aouissi KO 7 (12) 22 Feb 1997 Berck, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant European cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 27–12–1 Dennis Andries TKO 7 (12), 1:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Dec 1996 Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 26–12–1 Tony Booth KO 2 (6), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Jan 1996 Leisure Centre, Mansfield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Loss 25–12–1 Adílson Rodrigues UD 12 3 Dec 1995 Ginásio Carlos Nélson Bueno, Mogi Guaçu, BrazilScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBF (Federation) heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 25–11–1 Adílson Rodrigues PTS 12 22 Aug 1995 Osasco, BrazilScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBF (Federation) heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 25–10–1 Nikolay Kulpin SD 12 5 Nov 1994 Chiangrai Stadium, Chiang Rai, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBF (Federation) heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 24–10–1 Henry Akinwande PTS 10 4 May 1994 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 24–9–1 Jimmy Thunder UD 12 19 Nov 1993 Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBF (Federation) heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 23–9–1 Franco Wanyama DQ 10 (12) 10 Jan 1993 Waregem, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBF (Federation) cruiserweight title;
Nelson disqualified for repeated foulsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 23–8–1 Tom Collins TKO 1 (12) 4 Nov 1993 Leisure Centre, Mansfield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBF (Federation) cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 22–8–1 Dave Russell TKO 11 (12) 30 Apr 1993 Festival Hall, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBF (Federation) cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 21–8–1 Corrie Sanders UD 10 24 Oct 1992 Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 21–7–1 Norbert Ekassi TKO 3 (8) 14 Aug 1992 Ajaccio, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 21–6–1 James Warring UD 12 16 May 1992 Hugo's Nightclub, Bealeton, Virginia, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 21–5–1 Yves Monsieur TKO 8 (12), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Dec 1991 Leisure Centre, Mansfield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 20–5–1 Markus Bott TKO 12 (12) 14 Dec 1990 Europahalle, Karlsruhe, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant European cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 19–5–1 Andre Smith PTS 8 9 May 1990 Brighton Centre, Brighton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 18–5–1 Arthur Weathers TKO 2 (8), 0:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Jun 1990 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 17–5–1 Lou Gent KO 4 (12), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Mar 1990 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 16–5–1 Dino Homsey TKO 7 (8) 14 Feb 1990 International Centre, Brentwood, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Template:DrawDraw 15–5–1 Carlos de León SD 12 27 Jan 1990 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 15–5 Ian Bulloch KO 2 (12) 10 Feb 1989 Victoria Hall, Hanley, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 14–5 Andy Straughn TKO 8 (12) 21 May 1989 Finsbury Park Majestic Ballroom, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 13–5 Steve Mormino TKO 2 (8), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Apr 1989 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 12–5 Danny Lawford TKO 2 (10), 0:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Oct 1988 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Central Area cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 11–5 Andrew Gerrard PTS 8 31 Aug 1988 Kings Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 10–5 Lennie Howard KO 2 (8) 6 Jun 1988 Hilton, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 9–5 Crawford Ashley PTS 8 5 Apr 1988 Midlands Sporting Club, Solihull, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 8–5 Kenny Jones KO 1 (8), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Apr 1988 Montrose Club, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 7–5 Cordwell Hylton KO 1 (8) 24 Feb 1988 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Loss 6–5 Dennis Bailey PTS 8 2 Jan 1988 Derngate Theatre, Northampton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 6–4 Jon McBean TKO 6 (8) 14 Dec 1987 The Tower Ballroom, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 5–4 Byron Pullen TKO 3 (8) 6 Mar 1987 Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Loss 4–4 Brian Schumacher PTS 8 28 Apr 1987 North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 4–3 Sean Daly TKO 1 (8), 0:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Oct 1987 The Ritz, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 3–3 Doug Young PTS 6 3 Feb 1987 Ladbroke Mercury Hotel, Huddersfield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 2–3 George Carmen PTS 6 19 Jan 1987 Grosvenor House Hotel, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 1–3 Chris Little PTS 6 20 Nov 1986 Quaffers Club, Bredbury, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Loss 0–3 Magne Havnaa PTS 4 3 Oct 1986 Idrætshuset, Copenhagen, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Loss 0–2 Tommy Taylor PTS 6 15 May 1986 Brierley Hill Civic Hall, Dudley, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Loss 0–1 Peter Brown PTS 6 18 Mar 1986 Westfield Country Club, Hull, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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26 October 1988 – 21 May 1989
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21 May 1989 – December 1990
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14 December 1990 – May 1992
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14 December 1996 – November 1998
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22 February 1997 – February 1998
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| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| WBF (Federation)
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30 April 1993 – 1 October 1993 Template:S-ttl/check

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27 March 1999 – July 2006
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