Dashon Johnson Explained

Dashon Johnson
Nickname:Fly Boy
Weight:Super middleweight
Height:5 ft 9 in
Birth Date:January 25, 1988
Birth Place:Escondido, California, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Total:50
Wins:22
Ko:7
Losses:24
Draws:3
No Contests:1

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.

Johnson is from Fontana, California.[1]

Boxing career

NABA title

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

Johnson lost to Jesse Hart for the North American Boxing Organization and United States Boxing Association super middleweight titles.[4] [5]

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.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Sparring

Johnson has been a boxing sparring partner of Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao.[14]

Mixed martial arts career

Johnson has also fought twice in the UFC,[15] losing both bouts before his contract was cut by the organisation.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-09-14 . Dashon Johnson: An Opponent No Longer UFC . 2022-12-11 . www.ufc.com . en.
  2. Izaak Cardona
  3. Web site: Johnson Takes Split Decision over Cardona at Battle at the Boat 104. www.nowboxing.com. 17 January 2016 .
  4. Web site: Jesse Hart barely gets by Dashon Johnson - The Ring. 18 March 2016.
  5. Web site: Is Philly still a fight city?. 18 March 2016.
  6. Web site: Peter Quillin Returns, Wins Tough Decision Over Dashon Johnson - Boxing News. www.boxingscene.com. 8 September 2017 .
  7. Web site: The Weekend That Was In Boxing From FightFan.com. 18 September 2016.
  8. Web site: Edwin Rodriguez, Sergio Mora Grabs Temecula Wins - Boxing News. www.boxingscene.com. 12 December 2014 .
  9. Web site: ShoBox preview: Errol Spence Jr., Dominic Wade to be tested - The Ring. 26 June 2014.
  10. Web site: Joshua Clottey defeats Dashon Johnson ยป Boxing News. 16 September 2013.
  11. Web site: Charlo stays unbeaten with win over Rosado. 25 January 2014 .
  12. Web site: Peek Into The Future: Glen Tapia. Tha Boxing. Voice. 30 November 2012.
  13. Web site: No more California Dreamin' for Craig McEwan. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
  14. Web site: McGregor hires Pacquaio's sparring partner as he prepares for fight. 28 June 2017. The Independent. 13 February 2020.
  15. Web site: Manny Pacquiao is sparring with former UFC fighter Johnson. 3 April 2015 .,

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