Tom Johnson (born July 15, 1964 in Evansville, IN) is a former boxer who was the IBF featherweight champion of the world.
Tom Johnson
| |
|---|---|
| Born | Thomas Douglas Johnson (1964-07-15) July 15, 1964 (age 59)
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
|
| Other names | Boom Boom |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) |
|
| Height | 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (166 cm) |
| Reach | 69+1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 63 |
| Wins | 51 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 2 |
Known as "Boom Boom", Johnson turned pro in 1986 and in 1991 challenged Manuel Medina for the IBF Featherweight Title, losing a technical decision. In 1993 he rematched Medina and was able to win the title with a narrow split decision victory.[1] Johnson was able to successfully defend the title 11 times including against Jose Badillo in Germany,[2] before losing the belt to the young phenom Naseem Hamed via 8th round TKO. Johnson never challenged for a major title again, and retired in 2002 after being TKO'd by Jorge Páez.
| 63 fights | 51 wins | 10 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 28 | 3 |
| By decision | 23 | 7 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Loss | 51–10–2 | Jorge Páez | TKO | 2 (10) | 2002-02-22 | Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S. | |
| 62 | Loss | 51–9–2 | Jesús Chávez | RTD | 8 (12) | 2001-02-23 | Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, U.S. | For vacant NABF super-featherweight title |
| 61 | Win | 51–8–2 | David Turner | UD | 10 (10) | 2001-02-02 | Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 50–8–2 | Ernest Koffi | TKO | 5 (10) | 2001-01-12 | Ramada Inn, Southfield, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 59 | Loss | 49–8–2 | Scott Harrison | UD | 12 (12) | 2000-07-15 | London Arena, London, England, U.K. | For IBO Inter-Continental featherweight title |
| 58 | Win | 49–7–2 | Felipe Garcia | TKO | 4 (?) | 2000-06-16 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 48–7–2 | Agustin Lorenzo | PTS | 10 (10) | 2000-04-29 | Oranjestad, Aruba | |
| 56 | Loss | 47–7–2 | Charles Shepherd | UD | 12 (12) | 1999-07-31 | Sands Centre, Carlisle, England, U.K. | For vacant IBA super-featherweight title |
| 55 | Loss | 47–6–2 | Junior Jones | UD | 12 (12) | 1999-02-17 | Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | For vacant IBA super-featherweight title |
| 54 | Win | 47–5–2 | José Luis Montes | TKO | 8 (?) | 1998-11-06 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 53 | Loss | 46–5–2 | Dennis Holbaek Pedersen | UD | 12 (12) | 1998-09-04 | Kolding Hallen, Kolding, Denmark | |
| 52 | Win | 46–4–2 | Javier Díaz | UD | 10 (10) | 1998-04-30 | The Chili Pepper, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
| 51 | Loss | 45–4–2 | Santos Rebolledo | MD | 10 (10) | 1998-02-21 | Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 45–3–2 | Vincent Howard | UD | 10 (10) | 1997-07-19 | Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| 49 | Loss | 44–3–2 | Naseem Hamed | TKO | 8 (12) | 1997-02-08 | London Arena, London, England, U.K. | Lost IBF featherweight title; for WBO featherweight title |
| 48 | Draw | 44–2–2 | Javier Marquez | TD | 3 (10) | 1996-12-21 | The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 44–2–1 | Ramon Guzman | UD | 12 (12) | 1996-08-31 | Point Theatre, Dublin, Ireland | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 46 | Win | 43–2–1 | Claudio Victor Martinet | KO | 7 (12) | 1996-04-27 | Espace Piscine, Antibes, France | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 45 | Win | 42–2–1 | Ever Beleno | TKO | 12 (12) | 1996-03-02 | Telewest Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, U.K. | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 44 | Win | 41–2–1 | Jose Badillo | MD | 12 (12) | 1995-12-09 | Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 43 | Win | 40–2–1 | Eddie Croft | UD | 12 (12) | 1995-05-28 | Convention Center, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S. | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 42 | Win | 39–2–1 | Victor Laureano | TKO | 2 (?) | 1995-04-26 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 38–2–1 | Manuel Medina | UD | 12 (12) | 1995-01-28 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 40 | Win | 37–2–1 | Francisco Segura | UD | 12 (12) | 1994-10-22 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 39 | Win | 36–2–1 | Benny Amparo | TKO | 12 (12) | 1994-06-11 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 38 | Win | 35–2–1 | Orlando Soto | UD | 12 (12) | 1994-02-12 | Cervantes Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 37 | Win | 34–2–1 | Stéphane Haccoun | TKO | 9 (12) | 1993-11-30 | Palais des Sports, Marseille, France | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 36 | Win | 33–2–1 | Sugar Baby Rojas | UD | 12 (12) | 1993-09-11 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | Retained IBF featherweight title |
| 35 | Win | 32–2–1 | José García | UD | 10 (10) | 1993-08-24 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 31–2–1 | Manuel Medina | SD | 12 (12) | 1993-02-26 | Salle de Fetes, Melun, France | Won IBF featherweight title |
| 33 | Win | 30–2–1 | Antonio Hernández | UD | 10 (10) | 1992-10-20 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 29–2–1 | Kelvin Seabrooks | RTD | 7 (10) | 1992-06-10 | Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 28–2–1 | Mario Lozano | KO | 1 (10) | 1992-04-04 | Eldorado High School, Eldorado, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 27–2–1 | Rafael Ortega | TD | 5 (10) | 1992-01-21 | Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 29 | Loss | 26–2–1 | Manuel Medina | TD | 9 (12) | 1991-11-18 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | For IBF featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 26–1–1 | Gerardo Sanchez | TKO | 2 (10) | 1991-10-04 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 25–1–1 | Arturo Padilla | KO | 4 (10) | 1991-08-03 | Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 24–1–1 | German Vasquez | TKO | 1 (?) | 1991-05-31 | Kerhonkson, New York, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 23–1–1 | Jesse Sierra | TKO | 5 (10) | 1991-03-01 | King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 | Silvestre Castillo | TKO | 4 (10) | 1991-01-25 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. | |
| 23 | Draw | 21–1–1 | Troy Dorsey | MD | 12 (12) | 1990-11-18 | Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | For NABF featherweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Gilberto Martínez | TKO | 1 (10) | 1990-10-23 | The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 21 | Loss | 20–1 | Harold Warren | SD | 10 (10) | 1990-07-03 | Kutsher's Hotel, Monticello, New York, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Anthony English | UD | 10 (10) | 1990-01-26 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Fermin Rodriguez | KO | 7 (10) | 1989-09-28 | Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Fermin Rodriguez | TKO | 6 (10) | 1989-06-29 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Edgar Garcia | TKO | 6 (12) | 1989-04-21 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC Continental Americas featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Tony De La Rosa | TKO | 3 (10) | 1989-02-16 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Gilberto Contreras | UD | 12 (12) | 1988-11-30 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Carlos Castro | UD | 10 (10) | 1988-10-26 | Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Jose Saldana | TKO | 9 (10) | 1988-09-28 | Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Antonio Medina | TKO | 4 (?) | 1988-06-29 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Ernesto Mota | KO | 2 (?) | 1988-04-27 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Octavio Quinones | UD | 6 (6) | 1988-01-28 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Kenny Cole | UD | 8 (8) | 1987-11-17 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Troy Dorsey | SD | 8 (8) | 1987-09-29 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Mario Rivera | TKO | 2 (?) | 1987-08-18 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Vicente Gonzalez | UD | 6 (6) | 1987-05-19 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Tony Cisneros | TKO | 5 (6) | 1987-04-28 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Sammy Ruiz | UD | 6 (6) | 1987-02-24 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Bobby Adams | TKO | 3 (?) | 1987-01-27 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Victor Rogers | KO | 1 (4) | 1986-11-25 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Aaron Brumfield | TKO | 2 (4) | 1986-10-28 | Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. |
In his personal life, Johnson is partnered with Sandra Reeves Jackson (aka Lois Reeves) of the Motown group, Martha and the Vandellas
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Steve Cruz |
WBC Continental Americas featherweight Champion November 30, 1988 – 1989 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Myron Taylor | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by | IBF featherweight champion February 26, 1993 – February 8, 1997 |
Succeeded by | ||