About Reggie Johnson
Born 1966. Reggie Johnson is an American boxer.
Light heavyweight
He later moved up to light heavyweight, winning the IBF title in 1998 against the undefeated William Guthrie with a rare one-punch knockout in the fifth round, a fight in which Guthrie left the ring on a stretcher. Johnson defended the title twice before losing by a wide decision to Roy Jones Jr. in a unification bout for the WBA and WBC titles in 1999.
In 2001, Johnson returned to boxing and won the NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles, which he then lost in 2002 following a close decision to Antonio Tarver in an IBF world title eliminator. At age 35, Johnson then retired.
He returned in 2005 for one fight, then in 2008 Johnson scored a split decision win over former light heavyweight world champion Julio César González.
Professional boxing record
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Reggie Johnson?
American boxer
When was Reggie Johnson born?
Reggie Johnson was born on 28 August 1966 in Houston.
What is Reggie Johnson's occupation?
Reggie Johnson is a boxer.
What nationality is Reggie Johnson?
Reggie Johnson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Reggie Johnson (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reggie Johnson. https://biography.guide/reggie-johnson-boxer/
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