Dashon Johnson (born January 25, 1988) is an American professional boxer, mixed martial artist, and former North American Boxing Association (NABA) title super middleweight champion.
Dashon Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 25, 1988 Escondido, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Fly Boy |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 50 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 24 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 1 |
Johnson is from Fontana, California.[1]
Boxing career edit
NABA title edit
In 2015, he defeated Mike Gavronski to win the NABA title.[2] He successfully defended the title against Izaak Cardona, winning by split decision.[3]
Other regional title attempts edit
Johnson lost to Jesse Hart for the North American Boxing Organization and United States Boxing Association super middleweight titles.[4][5]
Other notable opponents edit
Johnson has competed against many notable opponents in non-title fights, but most ended in a loss. He has lost to Peter Quillin, J'Leon Love, Sergio Mora, Dominic Wade, Joshua Clottey, Jermell Charlo, and Glen Tapia, while defeating Craig McEwan.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Sparring edit
Johnson has been a boxing sparring partner of Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao.[14]
Mixed martial arts career edit
Johnson has also fought twice in the UFC,[15] losing both bouts before his contract was cut by the organisation.
References edit
- ^ "Dashon Johnson: An Opponent No Longer | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ Izaak Cardona
- ^ "Johnson Takes Split Decision over Cardona at Battle at the Boat 104". www.nowboxing.com. 17 January 2016.
- ^ "Jesse Hart barely gets by Dashon Johnson - The Ring". 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Is Philly still a fight city?". 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Peter Quillin Returns, Wins Tough Decision Over Dashon Johnson - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 8 September 2017.
- ^ "The Weekend That Was In Boxing From FightFan.com". 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Edwin Rodriguez, Sergio Mora Grabs Temecula Wins - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 12 December 2014.
- ^ "ShoBox preview: Errol Spence Jr., Dominic Wade to be tested - The Ring". 26 June 2014.
- ^ "Joshua Clottey defeats Dashon Johnson » Boxing News". 16 September 2013.
- ^ "Charlo stays unbeaten with win over Rosado". 25 January 2014.
- ^ Voice, Tha Boxing (30 November 2012). "Peek Into The Future: Glen Tapia".
- ^ "No more California Dreamin' for Craig McEwan". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
- ^ "McGregor hires Pacquaio's sparring partner as he prepares for fight". The Independent. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Manny Pacquiao is sparring with former UFC fighter Johnson". 3 April 2015.,
External links edit
- Boxing record for Dashon Johnson from BoxRec (registration required)
- Dashon Johnson at UFC
- Professional MMA record for Dashon Johnson from Sherdog
