Glen Johnson Losses

Glen Johnson had 21 losses in his professional boxing career of 77 fights — eight of them in world-title fights and 13 in non-title fights. Two of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Johnson's losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    Glen Johnson loses to Avni Yıldırım

    On August 15, 2015, a 46-year-old Glen Johnson (54-20-2, 37 KOs) and a 24-year-old Turkish boxer Avni Yıldırım (5-0, 4 KOs) met in the ring in a light-heavyweight bout.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 2 days. Yıldırım was on a 5-fight win streak with a 80% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 30 days.

    Avni Yıldırım defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision in the 10-round light-heavyweight fight. Yıldırım improves his record to 6-0, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 54-21-2.

  • 2.

    Glen Johnson loses to Erik Skoglund

    On December 13, 2014, a 45-year-old Glen Johnson (54-19-2, 37 KOs) and Erik Skoglund met in the ring.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 49% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 15 days.

    Glen Johnson lost to Erik Skoglund via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 54-20-2.

  • 3.

    Glen Johnson loses to Ilunga Makabu

    On June 28, 2014, a 45-year-old Glen Johnson (54-18-2, 37 KOs) and a 26-year-old Congolese boxer Ilunga Makabu (16-1, 15 KOs) met in the ring in a cruiserweight bout.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 7 days. Makabu was on a 16-fight win streak with a 88% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 27 days.

    Ilunga Makabu stopped Glen Johnson via TKO in the 9th round. Makabu improves his record to 17-1 (16 KOs), while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 54-19-2.

  • 4.

    Glen Johnson loses to George Groves

    On December 15, 2012, a 43-year-old Glen Johnson (51-17-2, 35 KOs) and a 24-year-old British boxer George Groves (15-0, 12 KOs) met in the ring in a super-middleweight bout.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 3-fight losing streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 2 days. Groves was on a 15-fight win streak with a 80% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 17 days.

    George Groves defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision in the 12-round super-middleweight fight. Groves improves his record to 16-0, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 51-18-2.

  • 5.

    Glen Johnson loses to Andrzej Fonfara

    On July 13, 2012, a 43-year-old Glen Johnson (51-16-2, 35 KOs) and a 24-year-old Polish boxer Andrzej Fonfara (21-2, 12 KOs) met in the ring.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 8 days. Fonfara was on a 11-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 27 days.

    Andrzej Fonfara defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Fonfara improves his record to 22-2, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 51-17-2.

  • 6.

    Glen Johnson loses to Lucian Bute

    On November 5, 2011, a 42-year-old Glen Johnson (51-15-2, 35 KOs) got a shot at the super-middleweight IBF title held by 31-year-old Romanian boxer Lucian Bute (29-0, 24 KOs).

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 51% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 1 day. Bute was on a 29-fight win streak with a 82% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 27 days.

    Lucian Bute defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision and successfully defended his IBF super-middleweight title. Bute improves his record to 30-0, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 51-16-2.

  • 7.

    Glen Johnson loses to Carl Froch

    On June 4, 2011, a 42-year-old Glen Johnson (51-14-2, 35 KOs) got a shot at the super-middleweight WBC title held by 33-year-old British boxer Carl Froch (27-1, 20 KOs).

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 29 days. Froch was on a 1-fight win streak with a 71% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 6 months and 8 days.

    Carl Froch defeated Glen Johnson via majority decision and successfully defended his WBC super-middleweight title. Froch improves his record to 28-1, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 51-15-2.

  • 8.

    Glen Johnson loses to Tavoris Cloud

    On August 7, 2010, a 41-year-old Glen Johnson (50-13-2, 34 KOs) got a shot at the light-heavyweight IBF title held by 28-year-old American boxer Tavoris Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs).

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 2 days. Cloud was on a 20-fight win streak with a 90% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 11 months and 10 days.

    Tavoris Cloud defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision and successfully defended his IBF light-heavyweight title. Cloud improves his record to 21-0, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 50-14-2.

  • 9.

    Glen Johnson loses to Chad Dawson in their 2nd fight

    On November 7, 2009, a 40-year-old Glen Johnson (49-12-2, 33 KOs) and a 27-year-old American boxer Chad Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a light-heavyweight bout.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 11 days. Dawson was on a 28-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 29 days.

    In the rematch, Chad Dawson defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision in the 12-round light-heavyweight fight. Dawson improves his record to 29-0, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 49-13-2.

  • 10.

    Glen Johnson loses to Chad Dawson in their 1st fight

    On April 12, 2008, a 39-year-old Glen Johnson (47-11-2, 32 KOs) got a shot at the light-heavyweight WBC title held by 25-year-old American boxer Chad Dawson (25-0, 17 KOs).

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 53% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 28 days. Dawson was on a 25-fight win streak with a 68% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 6 months and 14 days.

    Chad Dawson defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision and successfully defended his WBC light-heavyweight title. Dawson improves his record to 26-0, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 47-12-2.

  • 11.

    Glen Johnson loses to Clinton Woods in their 3rd fight

    On September 2, 2006, Glen Johnson and Clinton Woods met again in a rematch.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 51% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 9 days. Woods was on a 4-fight win streak with a 58% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 20 days.

    Clinton Woods defeated Glen Johnson via split decision in the rematch and successfully defended his IBF light-heavyweight title. Woods improves his record to 40-3-1, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 44-11-2.

  • 12.

    Glen Johnson loses to Antonio Tarver in their 2nd fight

    On June 18, 2005, Glen Johnson and Antonio Tarver met again in an immediate rematch.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months. Tarver was on a -1-fight win streak with a 72% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 6 months.

    Antonio Tarver defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision in the rematch and wins the The Ring title. Tarver improves his record to 23-3, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 42-10-2.

  • 13.

    Glen Johnson loses to Julio César González

    On January 24, 2003, a 34-year-old Glen Johnson (38-8, 27 KOs) and a 26-year-old Mexican boxer Julio César González (31-1, 21 KOs) met in the ring.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 58% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 9 months and 10 days. González was on a 4-fight win streak with a 65% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 12 days.

    Julio César González defeated Glen Johnson via majority decision in the 10-round fight. González improves his record to 32-1, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 38-9.

  • 14.

    Glen Johnson loses to Derrick Harmon

    On April 14, 2002, a 33-year-old Glen Johnson (38-7, 27 KOs) and Derrick Harmon met in the ring.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 17 days.

    Glen Johnson lost to Derrick Harmon via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 38-8.

  • 15.

    Glen Johnson loses to Omar Sheika

    On June 2, 2000, a 31-year-old Glen Johnson (36-6, 25 KOs) and Omar Sheika met in the ring.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 3-fight losing streak with a 59% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 18 days.

    Glen Johnson lost to Omar Sheika via majority decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 36-7.

  • 16.

    Glen Johnson loses to Silvio Branco

    On April 15, 2000, a 31-year-old Glen Johnson (36-5, 25 KOs) and Silvio Branco met in the ring in a super-middleweight bout.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 61% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 18 days.

    Glen Johnson lost to Silvio Branco via unanimous decision in the 12-round super-middleweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 36-6.

  • 17.

    Glen Johnson loses to Syd Vanderpool

    On January 28, 2000, a 31-year-old Glen Johnson (36-4, 25 KOs) and Syd Vanderpool met in the ring.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 62% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 1 day.

    Glen Johnson lost to Syd Vanderpool via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 36-5.

  • 18.

    Glen Johnson loses to Sven Ottke

    On November 27, 1999, a 30-year-old Glen Johnson (36-3, 25 KOs) got a shot at the super-middleweight IBF title held by 32-year-old German boxer Sven Ottke (16-0, 2 KOs).

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 64% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 11 days. Ottke was on a 16-fight win streak with a 12% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 23 days.

    Sven Ottke defeated Glen Johnson via unanimous decision and successfully defended his IBF super-middleweight title. Ottke improves his record to 17-0, while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 36-4.

  • 19.

    Glen Johnson loses to Joseph Kiwanuka

    On August 4, 1998, a 29-year-old Glen Johnson (32-2, 22 KOs) and Joseph Kiwanuka met in the ring.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 64% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 months and 22 days.

    Glen Johnson lost to Joseph Kiwanuka via split decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 32-3.

  • 20.

    Glen Johnson loses to Merqui Sosa

    On December 13, 1997, a 28-year-old Glen Johnson (32-1, 22 KOs) and Merqui Sosa met in the ring.

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 23 days.

    Glen Johnson lost to Merqui Sosa via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 32-2.

  • 21.

    Glen Johnson loses to Bernard Hopkins

    On July 20, 1997, a 28-year-old Glen Johnson (32-0, 22 KOs) got a shot at the middleweight IBF title held by 32-year-old American boxer Bernard Hopkins (31-2-1, 24 KOs).

    Johnson came in to the fight on a 32-fight win streak with a 68% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 13 days. Hopkins was on a 5-fight win streak with a 70% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 1 day.

    Bernard Hopkins stopped Glen Johnson via TKO in the 11th round of the 12-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his IBF middleweight title. Hopkins improves his record to 32-2-1 (25 KOs), while Johnson adds a loss to his record at 32-1.

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