See You at the 2017 International Boxing Hall of Fame

Reggie “Sweet” Johnson Going to 2017 International Boxing Hall of Fame
Johnson Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Titleholder

(Houston, Texas) — Friday, April 26, 2017, Three-time World Boxing Champion Reggie “Sweet” Johnson, 50, will be attending the International Boxing Hall of Fame, June 8-11, in Canastota, NY. Johnson shared the news on his social media, personal blog and with the media today.

“Congratulations to IBHOF inductees Evander Holyfield, Marco Barrera, Johnny Tapia, Jerry Roth, Johnny Lewis, Steve Farhood, Barry Tomkins, Eddie Booker and Jimmy Lennon, Sr.” Johnson said. “The International Boxing Hall of Fame is a must-see annual event for all boxing fans.”

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

Johnson will be a participant in the 2017 International Boxing Hall of Fame events including a golf tournament, banquet, a parade, parties, VIP events, a 5K run and autograph card show. Boxing greats from around the world attend 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. (*International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees). http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/393733-best-ive-faced-reggie-johnson

Johnson fought ranked, current and former world champions to earn his titles. In title fights he faced 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, 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.

Johnson uses his VIP boxing status to support children’s charities, cancer charities, anti-bullying and many other charities. He’s committed to fighting for children and charities that need help.

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