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Taureano Dexter Johnson (variously known as Tureano, Toureano, Taureno, or Jhonson; born 12 February 1984) is a Bahamian professional boxer who held the WBC Silver middleweight title in 2015. As an amateur he qualified for the 2008 Olympics.
Tureano Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Taureano Dexter Johnson 12 February 1984 Nassau, Bahamas |
| Nationality | Bahamian |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 73+1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Amateur career edit
At the PanAm Games 2007 he lost to Diego Chaves 6:9. He rose to prominence with his effort against PanAm Champion Pedro Lima at the first Olympic qualifier where he lost a close bout. At the second qualifier he won the rematch 10:6 and qualified. He trains in Cuba under the guidance of coach Jesus Yu.
Professional career edit
Johnson vs Castaneda edit
On February 9, 2019, Johnson faced Fernando Castaneda. The fight ended in a draw, with two judges scoring it 77-75, one for Johnson, one for Castenda, while the third one scored it 76-76.[1]
Johnson vs Quigley edit
In his next fight, Johnson fought Jason Quigley, ranked #5 by the WBC, #8 by the WBA and #14 by the IBF at middleweight. In a dominant performance, Johnson won the fight via ninth-round TKO.[2]
Johnson vs Munguia edit
In his next bout, Johnson fought WBC and WBO #1 and IBF #9 contender Jaime Munguia.[3] The fight started off competitively, until the sixth round when Munguia caught Johnson with a vicious uppercut that caused a serious cut on Johnson's upper lip. The doctor decided to stop the fight after the end of the round, and Munguia was awarded the win.[4]
Olympics results edit
2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division
- Defeated Rolande Moses (Grenada) - PTS (18-3)
- Defeated Olexandr Stretskyy (Ukraine) - PTS 9-4
- Lost to Kanat Islam (Kazakhstan) 4-14
Professional boxing record edit
| 25 fights | 21 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 15 | 3 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Loss | 21–3–1 |  Jaime Munguía | RTD | 6 (12), 3:00 | 30 Oct 2020 |  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US | For WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title |
| 24 | Win | 21–2–1 |  Jason Quigley | RTD | 9 (10), 3:00 | 18 Jul 2019 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US | Won WBC-NABF middleweight title |
| 23 | Draw | 20–2–1 | Fernando Castañeda | SD | 8 | 9 Feb 2019 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US | |
| 22 | Loss | 20–2 |  Sergiy Derevyanchenko | TKO | 12 (12), 0:40 | 25 Aug 2017 | Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 |  Fabiano Soares | KO | 2 (10), 2:38 | 23 Mar 2017 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 |  Eamonn O'Kane | UD | 12 | 17 Oct 2015 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 |  Alex Theran | RTD | 5 (10), 3:00 | 9 Jan 2015 | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, US | Won vacant WBC Silver, and WBA International middleweight title |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 |  Humberto Toledo | TKO | 6 (6) | 5 Dec 2014 |  Kendal G. L. Isaacs National Gymnasium, Nassau, Bahamas | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 |  Valerio Marte | TKO | 1 (8), 1:27 | 20 Nov 2014 | Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Mike Gavronski | UD | 10 | 11 Jul 2014 | Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, US | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas middleweight title |
| 15 | Loss | 14–1 | Curtis Stevens | TKO | 10 (10), 2:09 | 4 Apr 2014 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Willie Fortune | UD | 8 | 22 Feb 2013 | Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, US | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Jose Morla | TKO | 3 (6), 0:34 | 2 Oct 2012 | Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Jonalis Reyes | TKO | 1 (4), 2:06 | 28 Sep 2012 | Casa Puerto Rico, La Romana, Dominican Republic | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Cleven Ishe | TKO | 4 (6), 2:23 | 1 Sep 2012 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Arturo Rodriguez | KO | 1 (4), 1:49 | 20 Jul 2012 | Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Roberto Yong | UD | 6 | 16 Jun 2012 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Alexander Hernandez | TKO | 2 (6) | 14 May 2012 | Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Edvan dos Santos Barros | UD | 6 | 2 Mar 2012 | Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Joseph Benjamin | UD | 4 | 18 Feb 2012 | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Eddie Gates | TKO | 2 (6), 2:16 | 7 Jan 2012 | Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Roy Ashworth | KO | 1 (4), 1:31 | 24 Jul 2010 | Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, US | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Anthony Bowman | TKO | 4 (4), 1:06 | 30 Apr 2010 | Harlow's Casino, Greenville, Mississippi, US | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ryan Bianchini | TKO | 1 (4), 0:43 | 16 Apr 2010 | Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Cleoney Fuqua | TKO | 1 (4), 2:50 | 5 Mar 2010 | Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia, US |
References edit
- ^ "Tureano Johnson held to disappointing draw against Fernando Castaneda". The Ring. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Quigley vs Johnson - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Munguia vs Johnson - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Jaime Munguia stops Tureano Johnson after round 6 due to freak lip cut". The Ring. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Tureano Johnson from BoxRec (registration required)
- Bio
- 2nd Qualifier
- Profile
- sports-reference
- Tureano Johnson - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live
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