Stevie Johnston

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Steven Earl Johnston (born September 28, 1972), best known as Stevie Johnston, is a former American professional boxer and a two-time former WBC lightweight champion.

Amateur career

Johnston had a storied amateur career, compiling an amateur record of 260–13. Some of his highlights include:

  • 1989 lost at Lightweight in the United States Championships to Shane Mosley
  • 1990 United States Amateur champion at Light Welterweight
  • 1990 2nd place at Light Welterweight at the World Championships in Lima, Peru; losing to Hector Vinent of Cuba.
  • 1991 Silver medalist at the USA Sports festival beating Shane Mosley by decision, and losing to Terron Millett by decision
  • 1991 Light Welterweight Gold Medalist at the Pan-American Games in Havana, Cuba. Results were:
  • 1992 2nd place at Light Welterweight at United States Amateur Championships, losing to Shane Mosley.
  • 1992 finished 2nd at the Olympic Trials in Worcester, MA, attempting to qualify as a Light Welterweight. Results were:

Professional career

Known as "Lil' But Bad", Johnston turned pro in 1993 and fought for the WBC Lightweight Title against Jean Baptiste Mendy in 1997, winning a close split decision. Johnston defended the title three times before losing the belt to Cesar Bazan in 1998 in a close decision. In 1999 he won a rematch against Bazan in another close decision. He defended the title four times, including a victory over Angel Manfredy, but lost the belt in a loss to José Luis Castillo in 2000 via majority decision. The loss was declared the 2000 Upset of the Year by Ring Magazine, as Castillo was relatively unknown at the time and Johnston was thought to be over the hill.[1] It wasn't until a couple years later that the world would know how good of a fighter Castillo was. Later that year, in an attempt to regain the belt, Johnston rematched Castillo. In a bizarre ending, Johnston was originally declared the winner by Majority decision. Several minutes later it was discovered that Judge Ken Morita's scorecard (originally 115-114 Johnston) had been added incorrectly and should have read 114-114, thus making the bout a draw and allowing Castillo to retain his title.[2] This was to be Johnston's last shot at a major title.

He lost his next big fight, a WBC Lightweight Title Eliminator in 2003 to contender Juan Lazcano, a stunning 11th-round TKO loss. Prior to the loss, the durable Johnston had never been stopped. After the loss, Johnston was inactive for more than two years due to injuries suffered in a car accident later that year. "I'm lucky to be alive, never mind fighting," Stevie explained. "I went through the windshield, woke up in the hospital, and ended-up with more than 100-stitches in my face." Johnston came back in 2005 and in 2006 took on former 140 lbs WBA world title holder Vivian Harris and was dominated. Johnston was down twice in the 1st round and once in rounds 4 and 7, losing in a 7th-round TKO. In 2007 he was stopped by Rolando Reyes.

In 2008, Johnston suffered another defeat by way of KO at the hands of a taller and younger Edner Cherry. A left jab followed immediately by a right cross which landed squarely on Johnston's chin and knocked him down with only 30 seconds left in the 10th and final round. Making matters worse, Johnston slammed the back of his head against the canvas on the way down, and was unconscious for several minutes after the count.[3]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
49 Loss 42–6–1 Edner Cherry KO 10 (10) May 21, 2008 The Field House, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 42–5–1 Dairo Esalas RTD 10 Mar 29, 2008 Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 41–5–1 Rolando Reyes RTD 10 (12) Oct 12, 2007 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 41–4–1 Humberto Toledo UD 12 May 18, 2007 Broomfield Event Center, Broomfield, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 40–4–1 Tyron Harris MD 12 Jan 26, 2007 Destiny's, Orlando, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 39–4–1 Vivian Harris TKO 7 (10) Jul 29, 2006 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 39–3–1 Roberto Ortega TKO 5 (8) Mar 31, 2006 Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 38–3–1 Steve Quinonez UD 12 Jan 27, 2006 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBO light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 37–3–1 Volodymyr Khodakovskyy UD 10 Dec 3, 2005 Municipal Coliseum, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NABC light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 36–3–1 James Crayton UD 8 Oct 15, 2005 UCF Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 35–3–1 Juan Lazcano TKO 11 (12) Sep 13, 2003 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–2–1 Ever Beleno KO 6 (12) Feb 21, 2003 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–2–1 Alejandro González MD 12 Apr 20, 2002 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–2–1 Bradley Jensen TKO 6 (10) Sep 23, 2001 Riviera Casino, Black Hawk, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–2–1 James Crayton TD 9 (10) Jun 1, 2001 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–2–1 Pedro Garcia UD 8 May 18, 2001 The Hangar, West Wendover, Utah, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Template:DrawDraw 30–2–1 José Luis Castillo MD 12 Sep 15, 2000 Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 30–2 José Luis Castillo MD 12 Jun 17, 2000 The Bicycle Hotel & Casino, Bell Gardens, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 30–1 Julio Alvarez TKO 2 (12) Mar 17, 2000 Magness Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Billy Schwer UD 12 Nov 29, 1999 Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Angel Manfredy UD 12 Aug 14, 1999 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Aldo Nazareno Rios UD 12 Jun 26, 1999 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 César Bazán SD 12 Feb 27, 1999 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Demetrio Ceballos TKO 6 (10) Nov 20, 1998 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 24–1 César Bazán SD 12 Jun 13, 1998 Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 George Scott UD 12 Feb 28, 1998 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Saul Duran UD 12 Sep 12, 1997 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Hiroyuki Sakamoto SD 12 Jul 26, 1997 Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Jean Baptiste Mendy SD 12 Mar 1, 1997 Halle Georges Carpentier, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Jose Luis Baltazar UD 10 Jan 18, 1997 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Julian Romero TKO 2 (10) May 31, 1996 Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Mark Fernandez UD 12 Feb 18, 1996 Adam's Mark Hotel, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Jesus Rodriguez TKO 10 (12) Dec 1, 1995 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Paquito Openo KO 7 (12) Aug 18, 1995 Ritz Carlton, Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Howard Grant TKO 9 (12) May 2, 1995 Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NABF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Corey Johnson KO 8 (10) Mar 21, 1995 Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Fred Valera PTS 10 Dec 16, 1994 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Sharmba Mitchell TKO 9 (10) Jun 21, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Raymond Flores PTS 10 May 27, 1994 Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 John Jeter PTS 6 Apr 23, 1994 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Merle Muniz TKO 2 (?) Apr 15, 1994 Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Enrique Ursua TKO 4 (6) Mar 30, 1994 Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 John Bryant PTS 6 Feb 15, 1994 Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Chris Wall TKO 2 (?) Jan 15, 1994 Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 James Page MD 8 Oct 22, 1993 Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Jay Strickland KO 1 (?) Jul 2, 1993 Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Nasredin Bilam KO 2 (6) May 4, 1993 McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Scott Williams KO 1 (?) Apr 17, 1993 Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Frank Cordova TKO 3 (4) Feb 16, 1993 McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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U.S. light welterweight champion
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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check NABF lightweight champion
May 2, 1995 – 1996
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Title next held by
Jesse James Leija

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Vacant
Title last held by
Colin Lynes 		IBO super lightweight champion
January 27, 2006 – 2006
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Title next held by
Ricky Hatton
Vacant
Title last held by
David Díaz 		IBA lightweight champion
January 26, 2007 – October 12, 2007 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC lightweight champion
March 1, 1997 – June 13, 1998 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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February 27, 1999 – June 17, 2000 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by

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