Dashon Johnson

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
Statistics
Nickname(s)Fly Boy
Weight(s)Super middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1988-01-25) January 25, 1988
Escondido, California, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins22
Wins by KO7
Losses24
Draws3
No contests1

Johnson is from Fontana, California.[1]

Boxing career

NABA title

In 2015, he defeated Mike Gavronski to win the NABA title.[2] He successfully defended the title against Izaak Cardona, winning by split decision.[3]

Other regional title attempts

Johnson lost to Jesse Hart for the North American Boxing Organization and United States Boxing Association super middleweight titles.[4][5]

Other notable opponents

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.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

Sparring

Johnson has been a boxing sparring partner of Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao.[14]

Mixed martial arts career

Johnson has also fought twice in the UFC,[15] losing both bouts before his contract was cut by the organisation.

References
  1. "Dashon Johnson: An Opponent No Longer | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
  2. Izaak Cardona
  3. "Johnson Takes Split Decision over Cardona at Battle at the Boat 104". www.nowboxing.com. 17 January 2016.
  4. "Jesse Hart barely gets by Dashon Johnson - The Ring". 18 March 2016.
  5. "Is Philly still a fight city?". 18 March 2016.
  6. "Peter Quillin Returns, Wins Tough Decision Over Dashon Johnson - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 8 September 2017.
  7. "The Weekend That Was In Boxing From FightFan.com". 18 September 2016.
  8. "Edwin Rodriguez, Sergio Mora Grabs Temecula Wins - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 12 December 2014.
  9. "ShoBox preview: Errol Spence Jr., Dominic Wade to be tested - The Ring". 26 June 2014.
  10. "Joshua Clottey defeats Dashon Johnson ยป Boxing News". 16 September 2013.
  11. "Charlo stays unbeaten with win over Rosado". 25 January 2014.
  12. Voice, Tha Boxing (30 November 2012). "Peek Into The Future: Glen Tapia".
  13. "No more California Dreamin' for Craig McEwan". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
  14. "McGregor hires Pacquaio's sparring partner as he prepares for fight". The Independent. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  15. "Manny Pacquiao is sparring with former UFC fighter Johnson". 3 April 2015.,
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