John Michael Johnson (born June 23, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, USA) is a retired American bantamweight boxer He made his professional debut in 1986 and was a WBA bantamweight world champion

John Michael Johnson
Born (1968-06-23) June 23, 1968 (age 56)
Other namesBam Bam
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins31
Wins by KO23
Losses11

Professional career

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Known as "Bam Bam," Johnson turned professional in 1986. In 1994 he won the WBA bantamweight title by knocking out Junior Jones in the 11th round.[1] Later that year, Johnson controversially lost the belt in his first defense to Daorung Chuvatana in Thailand. Near the end of the first round, Johnson sustained a cut above his right eye from a headbutt, however, the referee ruled that it was caused by a punch and the fight was called off upon the recommendation of the ringside doctor, resulting in a first round technical knockout victory for Chuwatana. Johnson immediately filed a protest on the grounds that the injury had been caused by a headbutt and that a technical draw should have been declared. In 1999 he challenged Lehlohonolo Ledwaba for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title but lost by decision.

In 2001 Johnson made a comeback and scored four victories, including a technical knockout over Antonio Diaz and a knockout in the first round over Augie Sanchez. Due to his success, he was named Ring Magazine comeback of the year. Johnson lost both of his bouts in 2002 and retired later in the year.

On September 29, 2014, Johnson lost an eight-round fight to Ricardo Alvarez by unanimous decision.[2]

Professional boxing record

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42 fights 31 wins 11 losses
By knockout 23 2
By decision 8 9
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
42 Loss 31–11 Omar Castillo TKO 5 (6) 2019-11-16 Event Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
41 Loss 31–10 Ricardo Álvarez UD 8 (8) 2014-09-29 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
40 Win 31–9 Steve Trumble UD 4 (4) 2013-11-16 Event Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
39 Loss 30–9 Ángel Chacón UD 12 (12) 2002-10-27 Mario Morales Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico For vacant IBA featherweight title
38 Loss 30–8 Oscar León UD 12 (12) 2002-04-05 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Lost IBA featherweight title
37 Win 30–7 Augie Sanchez KO 1 (12) 2001-12-07 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Won vacant IBA featherweight title
36 Win 29–7 Harold Grey KO 7 (12) 2001-09-23 Sunset Station, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Won vacant IBA super-bantamweight title
35 Win 28–7 Antonio Diaz TKO 3 (10) 2001-08-04 United Palace, Washington Heights, New York, U.S.
34 Win 27–7 David Murillo SD 10 (10) 2001-05-25 Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
33 Loss 26–7 José Rojas UD 10 (10) 2000-05-20 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
32 Loss 26–6 Lehlo Ledwaba UD 12 (12) 1999-05-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa For vacant IBF super-bantamweight title
31 Win 26–5 Jorge Alberto Reyes TKO 3 (10) 1998-11-13 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
30 Win 25–5 Arturo Estrada UD 8 (8) 1998-08-05 Rosedale Park, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
29 Win 24–5 Jose Guadalupe Rangel KO 7 (10) 1998-02-07 Uvalde, Texas, U.S.
28 Win 23–5 Richard Dinkins TKO 6 (?) 1997-12-05 Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
27 Win 22–5 Martin Solorio TKO 5 (10) 1997-09-10 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
26 Win 21–5 Jesus Montiel TKO 4 (8) 1997-04-19 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
25 Win 20–5 Felizardo Carrasco TKO 2 (10) 1996-03-18 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
24 Win 19–5 Lazaro Padilla UD 10 (10) 1996-01-24 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
23 Loss 18–5 Daorung Chuvatana TKO 1 (12) 1994-07-16 Municipal Stadium, Uttaradit, Thailand Lost WBA bantamweight title
22 Win 18–4 Junior Jones TKO 11 (12) 1994-04-22 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won WBA bantamweight title
21 Win 17–4 Arturo Estrada RTD 7 (10) 1993-12-22 Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
20 Win 16–4 Rodolfo Robles TKO 6 (10) 1993-08-26 Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
19 Win 15–4 Arturo Estrada KO 6 (10) 1993-06-21 Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 14–4 Erbeu Montalvo KO 8 (?) 1993-05-15 Carrizo Springs, Texas, U.S.
17 Win 13–4 Sergio Alvarez KO 1 (?) 1993-02-15 Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
16 Win 12–4 Abner Barajas UD 12 (12) 1992-05-24 Sunken Gardens, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Won vacant USBA super-flyweight title
15 Win 11–4 Roland Gomez TKO 2 (?) 1991-08-16 Rosedale Park, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
14 Win 10–4 Armando Diaz UD 10 (10) 1991-03-02 Callaghan Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
13 Win 9–4 Javier Díaz TD 5 (12) 1990-08-15 Eagle Pass, Texas, U.S. Won WBC Continental Americas super-flyweight title
12 Win 8–4 Rodolfo Robles KO 3 (?) 1990-05-06 Sunken Gardens, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
11 Loss 7–4 Johnny Tapia UD 8 (8) 1989-10-17 State Fair, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
10 Loss 7–3 Junior Jones UD 4 (4) 1989-08-10 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
9 Win 7–2 Miguel Martinez TKO 2 (6) 1988-12-15 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
8 Win 6–2 Marco Antonio Lopez TKO 1 (4) 1988-11-23 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
7 Win 5–2 John Vasquez TKO 1 (6) 1987-11-10 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
6 Win 4–2 Jesse Alviar TKO 3 (6) 1987-08-15 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
5 Loss 3–2 Renaldo Carter UD 6 (6) 1987-05-30 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Anthony Lopez TKO 2 (4) 1987-05-01 Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Fernando Puente TKO 2 (4) 1987-03-15 Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 John Vasquez MD 4 (4) 1986-09-10 Randy's Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jesse Alviar UD 4 (4) 1986-07-25 Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

Personal life

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Johnson was married to Sandra Johnson. They have three children, John Michael Johnson Jr., Alexandra Marie Johnson, and Jessica Michelle Johnson.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BOXING; In Wake of Victory, a Reluctant Champion". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  2. ^ "Joseph Diaz Jr, Fidel Maldonado Jr, Ricardo Alvarez win on FOX Sports 1". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Robert Quiroga
WBC Continental Americas
super-flyweight champion

August 15, 1990 – 1990
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Armando Salazar
Vacant
Title last held by
Johnny Tapia
USBA
super-flyweight champion

May 24, 1992 – 1993
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
José Manuel Díaz
Minor World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Lacierva
IBA super-bantamweight champion
September 23, 2001 – 2002
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Danny Romero
Vacant
Title last held by
Héctor Velázquez
IBA featherweight champion
December 7, 2001 – April 5, 2002
Succeeded by
Major World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA bantamweight champion
April 22, 1994 – July 16, 1994
Succeeded by