Dashon Johnson
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.
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Nickname(s) | Fly Boy |
Weight(s) | Super middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | Escondido, California, U.S. | January 25, 1988
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 49 |
Wins | 22 |
Wins by KO | 7 |
Losses | 23 |
Draws | 3 |
No contests | 1 |
Boxing career
NABA title
In 2015, he defeated Mike Gavronski to win the NABA title.[1] He successfully defended the title against Izaak Cardona, winning by split decision.[2]
Other regional title attempts
Johnson lost to Jesse Hart for the North American Boxing Organization and United States Boxing Association super middleweight titles.[3][4]
Other notable opponents
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.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
Sparring
Johnson has been a boxing sparring partner of Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao.[13]
References
- Izaak Cardona
- "Johnson Takes Split Decision over Cardona at Battle at the Boat 104". www.nowboxing.com.
- "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.
- "The Weekend That Was In Boxing From FightFan.com". 18 September 2016.
- "Edwin Rodriguez, Sergio Mora Grabs Temecula Wins - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com.
- "ShoBox preview: Errol Spence Jr., Dominic Wade to be tested - The Ring". 26 June 2014.
- "Joshua Clottey defeats Dashon Johnson ยป Boxing News". 16 September 2013.
- "Charlo stays unbeaten with win over Rosado".
- 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".