Reggie “Sweet” Johnson Joins Fight vs. Cystic Fibrosis

Johnson Partners with Boomer Esiason Foundation to Raise Illness Awareness

Reggie Johnson to fight Cystic Fibrosis.

Three-time World Boxing Champion Reggie “Sweet” Johnson announces a partnership with The Boomer Esiason Foundation to support education, awareness and fundraising efforts towards finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Johnson will help The Boomer Esiason Foundation by providing access to the boxing world audience to educate, share stories and aid support to people and families living with Cystic Fibrosis.

“The overall goal of this partnership is to use Reggie Johnson’s unique and various boxing platforms to promote the Boomer Esiason Foundation and its mission to spread awareness about Cystic Fibrosis in hopes to find a cure for the disease,” said Michaela Johnson President of Team Boomer.

“Reggie Johnson – as an athlete himself – will partner with Team Boomer, the athletic arm of the Foundation that encourages people with Cystic Fibrosis to live active, healthy lifestyles and welcomes all athletes to join the team to raise funds and awareness for the cause.”

About the Boomer Esiason Foundation

Boomer and Cheryl Esiason founded The Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) in 1993 after their son
Gunnar was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. (CF) The BEF has raised over $120 million and with Team Boomer encourages people with CF to make exercise an integral part of care to stay healthy.

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited, chronic illness affecting about 30,000 people in the U.S. and 70,000 worldwide. There’s no cure for CF, which causes continuous mucus buildup in the body that has to be removed to prevent infection and illness. The median survival age is 40 years.

“I’m honored to join this mission with The Boomer Esiason Foundation to let people in the boxing world learn about Cystic Fibrosis and that to find a cure, their help is needed,” said Johnson, father to six healthy children and three (soon four) grandchildren.

“Cystic Fibrosis is a 24-7 battle to breathe and stay healthy and strong. There is only one thing to do in a situation like this: fight and keep fighting to make a difference and change lives.”

Reggie Johnson Fight Record

Johnson has a professional boxing record of 44 wins (25 KOs), 7 Losses (0 KOs), 1 draw. He’s boxed 374 rounds, has a 48.08% knockout rate with three world titles and multiple title defenses.

Johnson fought ranked, current and former world champions "Irish" Steve Collins, Lamar Parks, Julio Gonzalez, Ki Yun Song, Roy Jones, Jr., and James Toney. His three world titles are:

The IBA Light Heavyweight title won in a split decision over Julio Cesar Gonzalez, Feb. 23, 2008, in Lake Charles, LA.

The IBF Light Heavyweight title where Johnson knocked out William Guthrie in the fifth round with a one-punch knockout, Feb. 6, 1998, in Uncasville, CT.

The WBA Middleweight title won by majority decision over “Irish” Steve Collins, April 22, 1992, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Johnson is one of eight men to win titles in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions according to The Ring Magazine, including: Bob Fitzsimmons*, Dick Tiger*, Sugar Ray Leonard*, Thomas Hearns*, Mike McCallum*, Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins. (*InternationalBoxing Hall of Fame Inductees.)

Connect with Reggie Sweet Johnson, Team Boomer and The Boomer Esiason Foundation online:

Hashtags:
#TeamBoomer
#GetFit
#CureCF

Facebook:
Reggie Sweet Johnson
The Boomer Esiason Foundation
Team Boomer

Twitter:
@WorldChampX3
@cysticfibrosis
@teamboomer

Instagram:
@reggiesweetjohnson
@team_boomer_usa
@boomeresiasonfoundation