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Bute defeats Johnson

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:14:00 +0300

IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (30-0, 24�KOs) scored a�dominant twelve round unanimous decision over 42-year-old Glen �The Road Warrior� Johnson (51-16-2, 35�KOs) on�Saturday night at�the Pepsi Coliseum in�Quebec City. Johnson was never able to�solve the style of�the southpaw champion, although he�did end Bute�s string of�six straight KOs. Scores were 119-109, 120-108, 120-108. Bute will now attend the Super Six Final in�December and hopes to�face the winner

Bute-Johnson Ripped, Ready For War

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:45:00 +0300

IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (29-0, 24�KOs) met face to�face with former champ Glen �The Road Warrior� Johnson (51-15-2, 35�KOs) at�their official weigh-in, which took place in�Quebec City. They collide this Saturday night in�a�Showtime televised main event from the Pepsi Coliseum in�Quebec City, Canada. Both boxers were ripped and ready for battle. Bute weigehd 166.4-pounds, while the challenger was 166.5.

Froch defeats Johnson

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 05:28:00 +0300

WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (28-1, 20�KOs) won a�hard fought twelve round majority decision over 42-year-old former light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson (51-15-2, 35�KOs) in�the Super Six World Boxing Classic Semifinal from Adrian Phillips Ballroom at�Atlantic City�s Boardwalk Hall. Johnson brought the fight to�Froch with a�relentless attack early

Carl Froch, Glen Johnson Post-Super Six Interviews

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:01:00 +0300

«He’s very tough and very durable. He’s one of those guys who, when you hit them, if you can imagine sort of sparring an oak tree, that’s the only way that I can put it into perspective. You hit him and he doesn’t move. He’s solid and he keeps coming forward. You don’t feel like you want to throw the hard, hurtful shots, you just want to pick you shots and sort of get through the round.»

Glen Johnson: Ex-Wife’s Taunts Inspired My Rejuvenation

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:39:00 +0300

THE mocking taunts of his former wife are driving Glen Johnson towards his goal of becoming undisputed world super-middleweight champion. The 42-year-old Jamaican meets Nottingham’s Carl Froch tomorrow in the semi-final of the World Super Six tournament

Froch on His Ear Problem, Johnson Hurting To Make Weight

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:43:00 +0300

WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch believes his opponent on Saturday, Glen Johnson, is struggling to make the division limit of 168-pounds. Johnson has been fighting at light heavyweight for several years, but recently moved down, at age 42, to the super middleweight division for the sole purpose of entering the Super Six tournament

Ward: Froch-Johnson is 50/50

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:58:00 +0300

«These are all difficult fights but I think Froch will win,» said Kessler, who will return to the ring for the first time since April 2010 in Saturday’s SHOWTIME co-feature. «It will be an awkward fight for both of them. They have different styles and different sizes, but Froch should win it.»

Carl Froch 167.5, Glen Johnson 166.5

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:57:00 +0300

The weights are in�for Saturday�s showdown at�the Boardwalk Hall in�Atlantic City, New Jersey. WBC super middleweight champion Carl �The Cobra� Froch defends his title against former light heavyweight champion Glen �Road Warrior� Johnson. The Froch-Johnson battle is�part of�the semi-finals of�the Super Six tournament. The winner will face WBA champion Andre Ward in�the finals

Matchroom inks Froch

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:41:00 +0300

Matchroom Sport haas announced that Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch has signed a five-fight promotional deal. The WBC Super-Middleweight champion spoke with both Barry and Eddie Hearn earlier this month and the work starts straight away with Froch heading to the States to fight Glen Johnson on June 4 in the semi-final of the Super Six in Atlantic City

Erdei returns June 4

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:03:00 +0300

Unbeaten former light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Zsolt Erdei will make his second U.S. appearance on the June 4 card in Atlantic City headlined by the Super Six semi-final clash between Carl Froch and Glen Johnson

Glen: I will Adapt To Whatever Carl Does

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:28:00 +0300

Former light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson will be ready for anything that Carl Froch, the WBC super middleweight champ, brings to the ring in semi-final bout in the Super Six tournament. Johnson will not underestimate Froch. He underestimated his ability to beat Arthur Abraham in November. Froch did a number on Abraham, dominating the fight from start to finish

Ward injury could delay Abraham fight

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:38:00 +0300

Andre Ward said after his victory over Sakio Bika that he injured his left index finger a couple weeks ago, and getting it fixed could delay his fight with Arthur Abraham. Showtime and Dan Goossen, Ward�s promoter, have talked about Ward fighting Abraham in March, in one of the Super Six semifinals, but Ward said that may not be possible

Green to protest loss

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:03:00 +0300

The team of Allan Green has formally notified the Nevada State Athletic Commission of their intent to file an appeal of referee Robert Byrd�s decision to call a halt to his Super Six bout this past Saturday evening against Glen Johnson at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Johnson was awarded a knockout victory at the close of the eighth round. Green went to the canvas after being on the receiving end of what he and his team feel

Johnson credits hard work, dedication

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:46:00 +0300

On Saturday night, Glen Johnson continued to defy Father Time and proved that he is a threat to the rest of the fighters remaining in the Super Six competition. He looked fresh, fit and fast at nearly age 42, in chopping down Allan Green to earn a place in the semifinals of the 168 lb. tournament

Johnson into Super Six semis

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:42:00 +0300

Super Six newcomer Glen Johnson (51-14-2, 35 KOs) moved to the semi-final of SHOWTIME�s groundbreaking super middleweight tournament with an eighth round KO of Allan Green (29-3, 20 KOs). Johnson dropped Green for the count after staggering him in rounds three and six, although two officials had Green ahead on two cards entering the KO round. Time was :36. The 41-year-old Johnson gets three points for the KO win

Weights: Juan Manuel Lopez 125, Rafael Marquez 125

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:01:00 +0300

A sizable crowd of fans came out to support featherweights Juan Manuel Lopez, and Rafael Marquez, as they stepped on the scale to make weight for Saturday's fight at the MGM Grand. The Puerto Rican fans were in full force and outnumbered the Mexican fans by at least a 3 to 1 ratio. Marquez (39-5, 35KOs) was the first boxer to step on the scale. He came in at a ripped and ready 125.5-pounds

Juanma/Marquez presser quotes

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:14:00 +0300

Juan Manuel Lopez �I read that the team of Rafael Marquez said I have no chin. But the one that�s undefeated is me and I know he lost a few fights by knockout. On Saturday you will see who can take a punch and who can�t. Gary Shaw said �If I�m so good why don�t I fight (Yuriorkis) Gamboa

Glen Johnson in Super Six

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:49:00 +0300

Veteran contender Glen �The Road Warrior� Johnson has been tapped to replace the injured Mikkel Kessler in the Super Six World Boxing Classic and is preparing to meet Allan Green in a Group Stage 3 bout on Saturday, Nov. 6, live on SHOWTIME� (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), it was officially announced today by SHOWTIME Sports� Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Hershman

Early Results from St. Louis

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:54:00 +0300

In a good action fight, undefeated IBF light heavyweight titleholder Tavoris Cloud (21-0, 18 KOs) had to work hard to defeat former light heavyweight champ Glen Johnson (50-14-2, 34 KOs) by twelve round unanimous decision. The champion just a little too strong and too energetic for the 41-year-old Johnson, who gave a game effort. Scores were 116-112 on all cards

Weights from St. Louis

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:48:00 +0300

Devon Alexander 138.75 vs Andriy Kotelnik 139.5 (IBF/WBC Junior Welterweight Titles) Tavoris Cloud 174.5 vs Glen Johnson 173 (IBF Light Heavyweight Title) Cory Spinks 153.5 vs Corneilus �K9′ Bundrage 153.5 (IBF Light Middleweight Title)

Early Results from Las Vegas

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:20:00 +0300

NABF super featherweight titleholder Jason Litzau (27-2, 21 KOs) scored a seven round technical decision over six-time world title challenger Rocky Juarez (28-6-1, 20 KOs). The bout was stopped due to a mouse under Litzau�s left eye and because the injury was ruled to be caused by a headbutt, the bout went to the scorecards where Litzau was ahead 68-65, 67-66, 67-66

Sillakh-Judah April 3rd

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:13:00 +0300

Hot power-punching prospect Ismayl Sillakh (11-0, 10 KOs) steps up in class as he takes on veteran Daniel Judah (23-4-3, 10 KOs) April 3rd in a scheduled 10 or 12 round light heavyweight bout. Sillakh who recently was signed by Roy Jones Jr. Square Ring Promotions will battle Judah on the undercard of the Roy Jones Jr-Bernard Hopkins pay-per-view

Jean Pascal-Chad Dawson Heads To August 14 in Canada

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:35:00 +0300

According to promoter Gary Shaw, the light heavyweight bout between WBC champion Jean Pascal (25-1, 16KOs) and mandatory Chad Dawson (29-0, 17KOs) will take place on August 14 in Montreal, Canada on HBO. The fight date has been pushed back a number of times because Pascal's shoulder was injured in the rematch with Adrian Diaconu and he needed additional time to heal

Johnson TKOs Mack in 6th

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:05:00 +0300

In an IBF light heavyweight eliminator, 41-year-old former world champion and current #3 rated Glen Johnson (50-13-2, 34 KOs) scored a sixth round TKO over #7 rated Yusaf Mack (28-3-2, 17 KOs) on Friday night at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The aggressive Johnson steadily broke down Mack

Johnson: No mercy for Mack

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:26:00 +0300

Former light heavyweight world champion Glen Johnson (49-13-2, 33 KOs) closes out his training camp during a drill with his trainer Orlando Cuellar. Johnson will take on Yusaf Mack (28-2-2, 17 KOs) this Friday in the main event on an edition of ESPN2�s Friday Night Fight series

Mack vs Johnson is on again

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:37:00 +0300

The IBF light heavyweight world title eliminator between Yusaf Mack (28-2-2, 17 KOs) and former world champion Glen �The Road Warrior� Johnson (49-13-2, 33 KOs) has been rescheduled for February 5 in Miami. The scheduled 12-rounder was originally slated for January 30 to take place on the cancelled Mosley-Berto card in Las Vegas

Dawson dominates Johnson

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:25:00 +0300

This time there was no question. IBO light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (29-0, 17 KOs) defended his IBO belt and won the vacant WBC interim belt with a twelve round unanimous decision over Glen Johnson (49-13-2, 33 KOs) on Saturday night at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. Johnson tried to pressure Dawson, but Chad was too fast, too mobile and too skilled to let �The Road Warrior� turn it into a brawl as he did in their first fight. Scores were 115-113, 115-113, 117-111

Dawson Decisions Johnson..Again

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:54:00 +0300

Tonight was a different story, and had everything to do with Dawson remaining poised, even if at the risk of upsetting the paying patrons on hand. �I did what I was said I was going to do,� Dawson insisted. �The first fight was a brawl. I didn�t want to make this fight this way. I wanted to outbox him and use my legs

Dawson, Johnson make weight

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:33:00 +0300

Chad Dawson 175 vs Glen Johnson 173.5 (WBC interim/IBO light heavyweight championship) Alfredo Angulo 153.5 vs Harry Joe Yorgey 153.25 (WBO interim jr middleweight championship) Tyrone Brunson 157 vs Jose Medina 157.5

Dawson-Johnson presser

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:00 +0300

Chad Dawson: �The first fight I did what I had to do. I stacked up the rounds. It�s like any fighter. You get hit, you want to hit back. My whole goal for this fight is to hit and not to be hit. Stick and move. I�m not a knockout puncher. I�m not going in there looking for the knockout. I will keep out-boxing you. I will out-point you

Dawson-Johnson undercard

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:15:00 +0300

Junior middleweight contenders �Lightning� Harry Joe Yorgey (22-0-1, 10 KOs) and Alfredo �Perro� Angulo (16-1, 13 KOs) will meet in the co-feature on the big Chad Dawson-Glenn Johnson II card in Hartford, Connecticut, on November 7. Both bouts will be televised on

Dawson vs. Johnson Rematch, Early Negotiations Begin

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:58:00 +0300

Sources close to the situation have advised BoxingScene.com that early discussions have taken place for the anticipated rematch between IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson, the former champion. From what I was told, the rematch would land in the fall and HBO, due to Dawson's current deal with the network, would televise the event

Johnson defeats Judah!

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:13:00 +0300

Former light heavyweight world champion Glen Johnson (49-12-2, 33 KOs) avenged a controversial 2003 draw against Daniel Judah (23-4-3, 10 KOs) with a dominating ten round unanimous decision on Friday night at the Seminole Hard Rock LIVE Arena in Hollywood, Florida. Risking his lofty WBC #2, WBA #3, IBF #5, WBO #3 ratings, Johnson dropped Judah with a big right hand at the end of round one, and punished Judah the rest of the way, winning clearly 99-89, 99-90, 99-90.

Tarver easily beats Woods; Dawson survives Johnson!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:53:00 +0300

IBO light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (27-4, 19 KOs) claimed the IBF title held by Clinton Woods (41-4-1, 25 KOs) with a one-sided unanimous decision on Saturday night at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. There was little drama in the bout as Tarver systematically outpointed Woods, but never came close to stopping him. Woods' performance was disappointing as he never got untracked and rarely was in position to inflict damage. Scores were 116-112, 117-111, 119-109

Tarver, Woods, Dawson, Johnson speak about 175lb supercard!

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:24:00 +0300

Tarver, Woods, Dawson, Johnson speak about 175lb supercard! All the top flight light heavyweights participating on SHOWTIME's April 12 world championship doubleheader at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, spoke to reporters today on an international conference call. The event is headlined by the Antonio Tarver vs Clinton Woods IBO/IBF title unification fight and Chad Dawson�s WBC title defense against

Johnson seeking big fights!

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:35:00 +0300

With two spectacular wins in 2007 over Montell Griffin and Fred Moore, former World Light Heavyweight Champion Glen Johnson has proven that, like a fine wine, he is only getting better with time. And if his performances in the ring didn't speak loud enough, the refusal of any of the big names at 175 pounds to fight him shouts to the world that just as in the time leading up to his breakout year in 2004, Johnson is the most feared man in boxing.

Woods wins a thriller against Johnson

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:08:00 +0300

Sheffield hero Clinton Woods rallied from a disastrous ninth round at the Reebok Arena in Bolton on Saturday night to score a brutal but memorable 12 round split decision win over American Glen Johnson to retain his IBF light-heavyweight title.

Glen Johnson: "Tarver and Jones shiver when you mention my name!"

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 17:25:00 +0300

When BoxingTalk recently interviewed Roy Jones Jr. and Antonio Tarver, one name seemed to be missing on each of their radar screens�Glen Johnson. The Road Warrior is the only man in boxing to have a win over the two light heavyweight giants, and he is certain that both of them are too scared to enter the ring with him again. You do not want to miss what Johnson had to say about his fellow ring foes.

Tarver, Johnson speak!

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:16:00 +0300

"All the credit goes to Glen Johnson," proclaimed a respectful Antonio Tarver after the fight. "He is truly a warrior. I told Roy (Jones) he was tough as nails after the fight. I hit him with some big shots. He just kept coming." When questioned about his future plans the newly crowned champ stated, "We'll see what happens. Hopkins says he wants the winner...

Tarver defeats Johnson!

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:12:00 +0300

a target=_blank href="http://www.boxnews.com.ua/person.php?lng=en&id=1087">Antonio Tarver outboxed and outworked Glen Johnson to win a unanimous decision Saturday night at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Hoping to reverse a split decision loss to Johnson, Tarver (23-3, 18 KOs) threw quick combinations and used ring movement to keep Johnson at bay early on. Johnson (42-10-2, 28 KOs) began landing bombs to the body in round five, but Tarver regained control for a few rounds. Johnson began to move Tarver back in rounds eight and nine...

Johnson-Tarver Presser!

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 13:50:00 +0300

In typical fashion, the two Roy Jones conquerors arrived with their own style at the press conference to put their rematch in motion. The stoic and reserved Glen Johnson (42-9-2, 28KOs) presented an air of serenity as the boisterous and flamboyant Antonio Tarver (22-3, 18KOs) spoke loud and claimed he will carry a big stick on Saturday night. "I will prove Saturday night that I am bar none the best light heavyweight in the world," a confident Antonio Tarver announced...