Mark Johnson (boxer)

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Marcellus Joseph Johnson (born August 13, 1971), better known as Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1990 to 2006. He is a three-time world champion in two weight classes, having held the IBF flyweight title from 1996 to 1999; the IBF junior bantamweight title from 1999 to 2000; and the WBO junior bantamweight title from 2003 to 2004.

A fast and skilled southpaw, Johnson reached a peak Ring magazine pound for pound ranking of fifth in 1998,[1] and is the first African-American boxer to win a flyweight world title. In 2012 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[2][3]

Amateur career

Johnson was an amateur standout, winning the 1989 U.S. national championships at light flyweight.

Professional career

Flyweight

Johnson, defeated Francisco Tejedor to win the IBF Flyweight title in 1996. Although he never attained significant popularity due to his weight class and lack of defining fights, he went on to become one of the top pound for pound fighters in boxing for several years. Johnson conceded in a 2001 interview that his decision to manage his career independently during his peak, rather than signing with an established promoter, contributed to his inability to secure high-profile fights, "I realized I had to have some management like a Don King or a Bob Arum or a [Lou] Duva to get these fights."[4]

Junior Bantamweight

Johnson defended that crown seven times until April 1999, when he rose to win the IBF's junior bantamweight crown with a unanimous decision over Ratanachai Sor Vorapin at Washington, D.C.'s MCI Center (now the Capital One Arena). He defended the Super Flyweight title twice. However, his career was interrupted when he was sentenced to a year in prison on a drug related parole violation as well as domestic assault charges involving his wife. While incarcerated, he was stripped of his IBF title due to inactivity.[4]

Bantamweight

Johnson returned to the ring in 2001, scoring two consecutive wins. In his third fight at bantamweight Johnson lost in an upset to up and coming Rafael Marquez by split decision over 10 rounds later that year. This bout was clouded by the fact that Johnson was docked two points for holding. In the rematch the following year, Marquez took Johnson apart, winning by TKO in the 8th round. In 2003, Johnson upset WBO super flyweight champion Fernando Montiel. Johnson defended that title once before losing by knockout in the 8th round to Ivan Hernández. Johnson retired following his second straight loss in February 2006 after falling by eighth-round knockout to current WBC featherweight titleholder Jhonny González.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
50 Loss 44–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jhonny González KO 8 (12), 1:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 25, 2006 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 44–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Iván Hernández KO 8 (12), 2:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 25, 2004 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBO junior bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 44–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Paulino Villalobos UD 10 Jul 17, 2004 Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 43–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Luis Bolano KO 4 (12), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 6, 2004 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO junior bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 42–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fernando Montiel MD 12 Aug 16, 2003 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBO junior bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 41–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ricardo Medina UD 8 Jun 28, 2003 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 40–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rafael Márquez TKO 8 (12), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 23, 2002 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant USBA bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Loss 40–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rafael Márquez SD 10 Oct 6, 2001 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 40–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arturo Valenzuela TKO 6 (10), 0:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 24, 2001 Chene Park, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 39–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sergio Perez UD 10 Jun 8, 2001 Ho-Chunk Casino, Delton, Wisconsin, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 NC 38–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Raul Juarez NC 4 (12), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 19, 1999 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". IBF junior bantamweight title at stake;
NC after Juarez could not continue from an intentional low blowScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 38–1 Jorge Lacierva TD 8 (12), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 13, 1999 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF junior bantamweight title;
Unanimous TD after Lacierva was cut from an accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 37–1 Ratanachai Sor Vorapin UD 12 Apr 24, 1999 MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF junior bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 36–1 José Laureano TKO 6 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 4, 1998 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 35–1 Luis Rolon UD 12 Jul 26, 1998 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 34–1 Arthur Johnson KO 1 (12), 1:11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 22, 1998 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 33–1 Angel Almena UD 12 Sep 16, 1997 Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 32–1 Cecilio Espino KO 2 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 1, 1997 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 31–1 Alejandro Montiel UD 12 Feb 10, 1997 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 30–1 Raul Juarez TKO 8 (12), 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 5, 1996 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Francisco Tejedor KO 1 (12), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 4, 1996 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Raul Rios KO 3 (10) Dec 11, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Ernest Sneed TKO 1 Oct 15, 1995 Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Marcos Pacheco TKO 4 Sep 11, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Josué Camacho TKO 8 (12), 2:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 15, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Rafael Granillo KO 5 (12), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 10, 1995 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Mauro Diaz TKO 3 (12) Apr 24, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Leon Salazar RTD 3 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 20, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Enrique Orozco TKO 12 (12), 1:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 22, 1994 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Jose Quirino KO 3 (12) Jun 11, 1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Javier Juarez KO 3 (12), 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 9, 1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Ancee Gedeon PTS 10 Apr 23, 1994 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Eduardo Ramirez KO 2 (12) Mar 1, 1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Roberto Betillo Alvarez UD 12 Dec 6, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Armando Diaz UD 12 Aug 9, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Alberto Jimenez SD 12 May 18, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant World Boxing Board flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Rudy Bradley PTS 8 Apr 5, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Luis Rosario KO 2 Feb 19, 1993 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Daniel Moran TKO 1 Nov 29, 1992 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 Raul Hernandez KO 2 Oct 3, 1992 Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 9–1 Steve Coleman KO 1 Jun 13, 1992 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–1 Aureo Dominguez UD 6 Jan 11, 1992 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–1 Martin Llovera KO 2 (6) Sep 21, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 6–1 Joe Bordley KO 2 Jul 24, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 5–1 Derrick Shepherd KO 1 May 4, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 4–1 Derrick Shepherd PTS 6 Mar 9, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 3–1 Darian Riley KO 2 Feb 26, 1991 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 2–1 Wayne Johnson KO 1 Jan 11, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Loss 1–1 Richie Wenton PTS 4 Mar 17, 1990 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Ray González KO 3 (4) Feb 24, 1990 Palace Theatre, Lorain, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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U.S. light flyweight champion
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New title WBB flyweight champion
May 18, 1993 – October 1995
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IBF flyweight champion
May 4, 1996 – April 1999
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IBF junior bantamweight champion
April 24, 1999 – February 12, 2000
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  1. ↑ "The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: 1998". BoxRec. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  2. ↑ Thomas Hearns leads HOF ballot. ESPN.com. Retrieved on October 14, 2011.
  3. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  4. ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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