On June 18, 2005, Glen Johnson (42-9-2, 28 KOs), the light-heavyweight The Ring champion, defends his title against former world champion Antonio Tarver (22-3, 18 KOs).
Glen Johnson is coming in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate; his last fight was a split decision win over Tarver, 6 months ago. Antonio Tarver is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 72% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision loss to Johnson, 6 months ago.
The winning odds are at 94-6 in favor of Antonio Tarver. It is going to be very difficult for Glen Johnson to win this fight.
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.