Reggie
“Sweet” Johnson Attending International Boxing Hall of Fame
Johnson 1 of 8 to Win Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Titles
Johnson 1 of 8 to Win Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Titles
“I’m attending as a
spectator this year,” Johnson said. “My three world championships and titles in
middle and light heavyweight divisions, my contributions to the sport for
decades make me worthy of being recognized as a fighter who should be one day inducted
into the International Hall of Fame.”
Johnson has a professional boxing record of 44 wins (25
KOs), 7 Losses (0 KOs), 1 draw. Reggie has boxed 374 rounds, has a 48.08
knockout percentage with three world titles and multiple title defenses.
Johnson will be in Canastota, N.Y., June 9-12 watching the
2016 International Boxing Hall of Fame. Events include a golf tournament,
banquet, parade, VIP events, 5K run and autograph card show. Boxing greats past
and present attend and the highlight is the Official Enshrinement Ceremony welcoming
new Hall of Fame members.
Johnson is one of eight men to win titles in middleweight
and light heavyweight divisions including: Bob Fitzsimmons, Dick Tiger*, Sugar
Ray Leonard*, Thomas Hearns*, Mike McCallum*, Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins.
(*IBHOF Inductees).
Johnson fought ranked, current and former world champions to
earn his titles including: Roy Jones Jr., William Guthrie, Jorge Castro (2X in
Argentina), John David Jackson, "Irish" Steve Collins, Lamar Parks,
Ole Klemetsen, Antonio Tarver, Julio Gonzalez, Ki Yun Song, Charles Oostuizen
and James Toney.
- Johnson won the IBA Light Heavyweight title in a split decision over Julio Cesar Gonzalez, Feb. 23, 2008, in Lake Charles, LA.
- Johnson knocked out
William Guthrie in the fifth round with a one-punch knockout to win the
IBF Light Heavyweight Title, Feb. 6, 1998, in Uncasville, CT.
- Johnson a majority
decision over Steve Collins for the WBA Middleweight Title, April 22,
1992, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Today, Reggie uses his VIP boxing platforms, celebrity appearances
and speaking events to bring attention to brands and causes. Anti-Bullying, a
national issue, is an effort Reggie supports by talking with elementary, middle
and high school students and staff.
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