Dashon Johnson (born January 25, 1988) is an American professional boxer, mixed martial artist, and former North American Boxing Association (NABA) title super middleweight champion.
Dashon Johnson | |
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Statistics | |
Nickname(s) | Fly Boy |
Weight(s) | Super middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | (1988-01-25) January 25, 1988 (age 34) Escondido, California, U.S. |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 50 |
Wins | 22 |
Wins by KO | 7 |
Losses | 24 |
Draws | 3 |
No contests | 1 |
In 2015, he defeated Mike Gavronski to win the NABA title.[1] He successfully defended the title against Izaak Cardona, winning by split decision.[2]
Johnson lost to Jesse Hart for the North American Boxing Organization and United States Boxing Association super middleweight titles.[3][4]
Johnson has competed against many notable opponents in non-title fights, but most ended in a loss. He has lost to Peter Quillin, J'Leon Love, Sergio Mora, Dominic Wade, Joshua Clottey, Jermell Charlo, and Glen Tapia, while defeating Craig McEwan.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
Johnson has been a boxing sparring partner of Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao.[13]
Johnson has also fought twice in the UFC,[14] losing both bouts before his contract was cut by the organisation.