Kevin Johnson (boxer)
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Kevin Vladimirovich[1]Johnson (born September 7, 1979) is an American-Russian professional boxer. He has challenged once for the WBC heavyweight title in 2009. He holds notable wins over former world champions Bruce Seldon and Yoan Pablo Hernández.
Amateur career
Johnson started boxing at the age of 18. He was an unheralded amateur with only a 14–2 record but won the New Jersey Golden Gloves.[2]
Professional career
He turned pro in 2002. After only three fights the lanky counterpuncher was thrown in with an undefeated Olympian in Timur Ibragimov, who already had 13 victories. To the great surprise of the audience, Johnson held Ibragimov to a draw. Three fights later in 2004 he handily beat well-known clubfighter Robert Wiggins, who was 19–3–1 at the time. After being somewhat inactive in 2005 he had another good win over a clubfighter in Robert Hawkins 2006 against whom he won a shutout decision. He was regarded by some as America's best heavyweight prospect largely to his dominant jab.[3]
On April 18, 2008, at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, Johnson defeated Terry Smith by unanimous decision. Johnson used his long jab and hand speed to maneuver his way around the aggression of Smith. Johnson scored the biggest win of his career with a TKO victory over a badly faded Bruce Seldon in September 2008 in Atlantic City. Johnson defeated Devin Vargas on May 15, 2009. Johnson was declared winner by technical knockout after Vargas's corner threw in the towel early in the sixth round. With the win, Johnson earned a shot at the world title.[4]
On 12 December 2009 Johnson took on Vitali Klitschko for the WBC Heavyweight title in Bern, Switzerland. Klitschko was never troubled by Johnson in front of an 18,000-strong crowd. The previously unbeaten Johnson was unable to land his trademark jab on the 6 ft 7in Vitali, and went on to lose every round of the contest to the Ukrainian. Johnson injured his shoulder 2 weeks prior to the fight.
After the loss to Klitschko, Johnson racked up victories against Charles Davis and Julius Long before signing up for in Eddie Hearn's Prizefighter tournament in the UK. Johnson would lose in the final against Tor Hamer. Johnson would settle in a gatekeeper role after the tournament, dropping decisions to Tyson Fury, Christian Hammer, Manuel Charr, and Derek Chisora, but beating Solomon Haumono.
On Saturday May 30, 2015, Johnson lost to undefeated Anthony Joshua by second-round knockout, after having been knocked down twice in the first round. This was Johnson's first stoppage loss. Johnson announced his retirement from boxing after the loss to Joshua.[5]
He returned in 2017 with a points win over journeyman Jamal Woods and later challenged Kubrat Pulev for the WBA Inter-Continental title. Despite being outboxed from the start, he managed to take Pulev 12 rounds. Johnson lost a unanimous decision 120–108, 120–108, and 119–109.[6]
On October 14, 2017, Johnson beat Francesco Pianeta via TKO in the seventh round.[7]
After three consecutive losses following his Pianeta victory, Johnson recorded his 33rd and 34th wins against Haris Radmilovic, with a pair of third-round technical knockout victories both coming against Radmilovic in December 2018.[8]
Five consecutive losses later, Johnson scored a seventh-round knockout victory against former IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champion Yoan Pablo Hernández on August 22, 2020.[9]
The following year, Johnson returned to the ring on June 5, 2021, to face undefeated Agit Kabayel. Johnson suffered the 18th loss of his career, losing a unanimous decision with scores of 118–111, 118–111, and 119–110.[10]
Personal life
In 2023 he settled in Samara, Russia, and in January 2024 he was granted Russian citizenship. He also declared that he will use 'Vladimirovich' as his patronymic to honor Vladimir Putin.[11]
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | Loss | 36–22–2 | Mark Petrovskii | MD | 6 | Aug 18, 2023 | Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 59 | Win | 36–21–2 | Aydin Yildirim | TKO | 5 (8), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 8, 2023 | Rayong Fight Club, Lauingen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 58 | Template:DrawDraw | 35–21–2 | Andre Bunga | SD | 8 | Sep 24, 2022 | Kickboxen-Team-Xander, Cologne, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 57 | Loss | 35–21–1 | Viktor Vykhryst | PTS | 8 | Aug 27, 2022 | ECB Boxgym, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 56 | Loss | 35–20–1 | Ihor Shevadzutskyi | PTS | 8 | Aug 13, 2022 | ECB Boxgym, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 55 | Loss | 35–19–1 | Ali Eren Demirezen | UD | 8 | May 28, 2022 | Die Bucht, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 54 | Loss | 35–18–1 | Agit Kabayel | UD | 12 | Jun 5, 2021 | Seebühne Elbauenpark, Magdeburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBA Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 53 | Win | 35–17–1 | Yoan Pablo Hernández | KO | 7 (8), 2:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 22, 2020 | Seebühne Elbauenpark, Magdeburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 52 | Loss | 34–17–1 | Mariusz Wach | UD | 10 | Jun 12, 2020 | Palac w Konarach, Konary, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant Republic of Poland International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 51 | Loss | 34–16–1 | Martin Bakole | TKO | 5 (8), 0:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 19, 2019 | Utilita Arena, Newcastle, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Loss | 34–15–1 | Oleksandr Zakhozhyi | UD | 8 | Oct 11, 2019 | Palazzohalle, Karlsruhe, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Loss | 34–14–1 | Shigabudin Aliev | UD | 10 | Jul 22, 2019 | Red Square, Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Loss | 34–13–1 | Nathan Gorman | PTS | 10 | Mar 23, 2019 | Leicester Arena, Leicester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Win | 34–12–1 | Haris Radmilović | TKO | 3 (8), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 22, 2018 | Challenge Club Arena, Offenbach, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Loss | 33–12–1 | Filip Hrgović | UD | 8 | Dec 8, 2018 | Dražen Petrović Basketball Hall, Zagreb, CroatiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Win | 33–11–1 | Haris Radmilović | TKO | 3 (8), 2:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 1, 2018 | Glaspalast, Dessau, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 44 | Loss | 32–11–1 | Daniel Dubois | PTS | 10 | Oct 6, 2018 | Leicester Arena, Leicester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Loss | 32–10–1 | Andy Ruiz Jr. | UD | 10 | Jul 7, 2018 | Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Loss | 32–9–1 | Petar Milas | TKO | 8 (10), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 10, 2018 | Maritim Berghotel, Braunlage, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost IBO International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 41 | Win | 32–8–1 | Francesco Pianeta | TKO | 7 (10), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 14, 2017 | Ballhausforum, Unterschleißheim, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won IBO International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 40 | Win | 31–8–1 | Engin Solmaz | RTD | 2 (6), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 26, 2017 | Fitness Club Aiko Steffen, Halberstadt, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Loss | 30–8–1 | Kubrat Pulev | UD | 12 | Apr 28, 2017 | Arena Armeec, Sofia, BulgariaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Win | 30–7–1 | Terrell Jamal Woods | UD | 6 | Mar 11, 2017 | Metroplex, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Loss | 29–7–1 | Anthony Joshua | TKO | 2 (10), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 30, 2015 | The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Loss | 29–6–1 | Manuel Charr | UD | 10 | Apr 12, 2014 | Telekom Dome, Bonn, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 35 | Loss | 29–5–1 | Derek Chisora | UD | 12 | Feb 15, 2014 | Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBA and WBO International heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Loss | 29–4–1 | Christian Hammer | UD | 10 | Dec 20, 2013 | Messehallen, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Win | 29–3–1 | Solomon Haumono | KO | 10 (12), 2:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 28, 2013 | Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Loss | 28–3–1 | Tyson Fury | UD | 12 | Dec 1, 2012 | Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Loss | 28–2–1 | Tor Hamer | UD | 3 | Jun 20, 2012 | York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Prizefighter 25: heavyweight finalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 30 | Win | 28–1–1 | Albert Sosnowski | SD | 3 | Jun 20, 2012 | York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Prizefighter 25: heavyweight semi-finalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 27–1–1 | Noureddine Meddoun | TKO | 1 (3), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 20, 2012 | York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Prizefighter 25: heavyweight quarter-finalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 28 | Win | 26–1–1 | Alex Leapai | TKO | 9 (12), 2:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 1, 2012 | Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won IBF Australasian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Win | 25–1–1 | Harold Sconiers | TKO | 1 (6), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 25, 2011 | Elder Entertainment Center, Decatur, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 24–1–1 | Julius Long | UD | 8 | Jan 22, 2011 | The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 23–1–1 | Charles Davis | KO | 4 (8), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 29, 2010 | Blake Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Loss | 22–1–1 | Vitali Klitschko | UD | 12 | Dec 12, 2009 | PostFinance Arena, Bern, SwitzerlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 22–0–1 | Devin Vargas | TKO | 6 (10), 2:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 15, 2009 | Broadway by the Bay, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 21–0–1 | Matthew Greer | TKO | 3 (10), 2:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 7, 2008 | Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0–1 | Bruce Seldon | TKO | 5 (10), 0:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 5, 2008 | Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 19–0–1 | Terry Smith | UD | 10 | Apr 18, 2008 | Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 18–0–1 | Jermell Barnes | UD | 8 | Dec 5, 2007 | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 17–0–1 | Andrew Greeley | UD | 6 | Nov 9, 2007 | Paradise Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 16–0–1 | Damian Wills | UD | 10 | Aug 3, 2007 | Far West Rodeo, Doraville, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 15–0–1 | Ron Guerrero | UD | 8 | Jun 9, 2007 | Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 14–0–1 | Curtis Taylor | KO | 1 (6) | Mar 29, 2007 | The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 13–0–1 | Charles Davis | UD | 10 | Dec 8, 2006 | Paradise Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Michael Rhodes | UD | 6 | Nov 10, 2006 | Birchwood Manor, Whippany, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | Demetrice King | UD | 6 | Oct 11, 2006 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–1 | Daniel Bispo | UD | 10 | Jun 10, 2006 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0–1 | Robert Hawkins | UD | 8 | Mar 31, 2006 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 8–0–1 | Robert Kooser | TKO | 1 (6), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 27, 2006 | Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | William Cook | UD | 8 | Jan 8, 2005 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Karl Evans | TKO | 1 (6), 1:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 6, 2004 | Glendale Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Robert Wiggins | UD | 8 | Sep 30, 2004 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–1 | DeSean Harper | TKO | 4 (6) | Jul 28, 2004 | Orange County Fairgrounds, Middletown, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Template:DrawDraw | 3–0–1 | Timur Ibragimov | UD | 4 | Jun 17, 2004 | Harrah's Laughlin, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Elfair McKnight | UD | 4 | Jul 13, 2003 | Cedar Beach, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | William Bolar | KO | 1 (4) | Apr 24, 2003 | Days Inn, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Stanford Brisbone | TKO | 4 (4), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 13, 2003 | Days Inn, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Exhibition boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Viacheslav Datsik | SD | 3 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dynamo Volleyball Arena, Moscow, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Viewership
Germany
| Date | Fight | Billing[12] | Viewership (avg.) | Network | Source(s) |
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11,160,000 Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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RTL Television | [13] |
| Total viewership | 11,160,000 |
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