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{{short description|American boxer (born 1971)}}
{{Infobox boxer {{Infobox boxer
|name=Mark Johnson | name = Mark Johnson
|image= | image =
| realname = Marcellus Joseph Johnson
|imagesize=
| nickname = Too Sharp
|realname=Marcellus Joseph Johnson
| weight = {{plainlist|
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|height= 5′ 3″ / 160cm
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|reach= 67″ / 170cm
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|nationality=American
| height = 5 ft 3 in<ref name=taleofthetape>'']'' tale of the tape prior to the ] fight.</ref>
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1972|8|13}}
| reach = 63 in<ref name=taleofthetape/>
|birth_place= ]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1971|8|13}}
|death_date=
| birth_place = ], U.S.
|death_place=
|style=] | style = ]
|total=49 | total = 50
|wins=44 | wins = 44
| KO = 28
|losses=5
| losses = 5
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|no contests=0 | no contests = 1
}}
|KO=28
|}}
'''Marcellus Joseph Johnson''', better known as '''Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson''' (born August 13, 1971), is an American former ]. A fast and skilled ], Johnson won titles at ] and ] twice. He also was a pound-for-pound ranked stalwart during the prime of his career, which ran from 1990 to 2006.<ref>. ESPN.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-14.</ref> If Johnson's resume was largely devoid of star names, it was because standout fighters of the day, such as ], ], ] and ], are widely considered to have avoided him.<ref>. Ring TV.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-14.</ref> Johnson was the first African-American boxer to capture a world flyweight title. In 2012 he was inducted into the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/modern/johnson_mark.html |title=Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson|publisher=International Boxing Hall of Fame|date=|accessdate=April 18, 2012}}</ref>


'''Marcellus Joseph Johnson''' (born August 13, 1971), better known as '''Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson''', is an American former ] who competed from 1990 to 2006. He is a three-time world champion in two weight classes, having held the ] ] title from 1996 to 1999; the IBF ] title from 1999 to 2000; and the ] junior bantamweight title from 2003 to 2004.
== Amateur career ==
Johnson was an amateur standout, and was the 1989 United States Amateur Light flyweight champion.


A fast and skilled ], Johnson reached a peak ] ] ranking of fifth in 1998,<ref>. ]. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> and is the first African-American boxer to win a flyweight world title. In 2012 he was inducted into the ].<ref>. ESPN.com. Retrieved on October 14, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/modern/johnson_mark.html |title=Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson|publisher=International Boxing Hall of Fame|date=|accessdate=April 18, 2012}}</ref>
== Professional career ==


=== Flyweight === ==Amateur career==
Johnson was an ] standout, winning the 1989 ] at ].
Johnson, defeated Francisco Tejedor to win the ] ] title in 1996. Although he never attained significant popularity due to his weight class and lack of defining fights, he went on to become one of the top pound for pound fighters in boxing for several years. Johnson conceded in a 2001 interview that his decision to manage his career independently during his peak, rather than signing with an established promoter, contributed to his inability to secure high-profile fights, "I realized I had to have some management like a Don King or a Bob Arum or a Duva to get these fights."<ref name=washingtontimes>http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2001/feb/5/20010205-021004-3579r/?page=all</ref>


==Professional career==
=== Super Flyweight ===
===Flyweight===
Johnson defended that crown seven times until April 1999, when he rose to win the IBF's junior bantamweight crown with a unanimous decision over Ratanachai Sor Vorapin at Washington, D.C.'s MCI Center, which is now the Verizon Center. He defended the Super Flyweight title twice. However, his career was interrupted when he was sentenced to a year in prison on a drug related parole violation as well as domestic assault charges involving his wife. While incarcerated, he was stripped of his IBF title due to inactivity.<ref name=washingtontimes/>
Johnson, defeated Francisco Tejedor to win the ] ] title in 1996. Although he never attained significant popularity due to his weight class and lack of defining fights, he went on to become one of the top pound for pound fighters in boxing for several years. Johnson conceded in a 2001 interview that his decision to manage his career independently during his peak, rather than signing with an established promoter, contributed to his inability to secure high-profile fights, "I realized I had to have some management like a Don King or a Bob Arum or a Duva to get these fights."<ref name=washingtontimes>{{Cite web|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2001/feb/5/20010205-021004-3579r/?page=all|title=Mark Johnson understands the significance of a punch|website=]}}</ref>


=== Bantamweight === ===Junior Bantamweight===
Johnson defended that crown seven times until April 1999, when he rose to win the IBF's junior bantamweight crown with a unanimous decision over Ratanachai Sor Vorapin at Washington, D.C.'s MCI Center (now the Capital One Arena). He defended the Super Flyweight title twice. However, his career was interrupted when he was sentenced to a year in prison on a drug related parole violation as well as domestic assault charges involving his wife. While incarcerated, he was stripped of his IBF title due to inactivity.<ref name=washingtontimes/>
Johnson returned to the ring in 2001, scoring two consecutive wins. In his third fight at Bantamweight Johnson lost in an upset to up and coming ] by split decision over 10 rounds later that year. This bout was clouded by the fact that Johnson was docked two points for holding. In the rematch the following year, Marquez took Johnson apart, winning by TKO in the 8th round. Johnson never regained his stature following the losses, although he did upset WBO Super Flyweight champion ] in 2003. Johnson went on to lose by KO in the 8th round to both ] for the WBO Super Flyweight. Johnson retired following his second straight loss in February 2006 after falling by eighth-round knockout to current WBC featherweight titleholder ], who has knocked out 10 consecutive opponents in as many straight wins since last losing in May 2009.


===Bantamweight===
==Professional boxing record==
Johnson returned to the ring in 2001, scoring two consecutive wins. In his third fight at bantamweight Johnson lost in an upset to up and coming ] by split decision over 10 rounds later that year. This bout was clouded by the fact that Johnson was docked two points for holding. In the rematch the following year, Marquez took Johnson apart, winning by TKO in the 8th round. In 2003, Johnson upset WBO super flyweight champion ]. Johnson defended that title once before losing by knockout in the 8th round to ]. Johnson retired following his second straight loss in February 2006 after falling by eighth-round knockout to current WBC featherweight titleholder ].


==Professional boxing record==
{{S-start}}
{{BoxingRecordSummary
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="8"|'''44 Wins''' (28 Knockouts), '''5 Defeats''' (3 Knockouts), '''0 Draw''', '''1 NC'''<ref>. Boxrec.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-10.</ref>
|nc=1
|- style="text-align:center; background:#e3e3e3;"
|ko-wins=28
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Res.'''
|ko-losses=3
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Record'''
|dec-wins=16
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Opponent'''
|dec-losses=2
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Type'''
}}
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Rd., Time'''
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Date'''
|-
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Location'''
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Notes'''
!Result
|- align=center
!Record
|- align=center
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|50
|{{no2}}Loss |{{no2}}Loss
|44–5 {{small|(1)}}
|44-5
|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} ] |style="text-align:left;"|]
|{{small|KO}} |KO
|{{small|8 (10), 1:08}} |8 (12), {{small|1:08}}
|Feb 25, 2006
|{{small|2006-02-25}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|align=left|{{small|This is a non-title fight as Johnson couldn't make weight.}}
|-
|- align=center
|49
|{{no2}}Loss |{{no2}}Loss
|44–4 {{small|(1)}}
|44-4
|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} ] |style="text-align:left;"|]
|{{small|KO}} |KO
|{{small|8 (12), 2:42}} |8 (12), {{small|2:42}}
|]
|{{small|2004-09-25}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|align=left|{{small|Lost ] World ] title.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBO junior bantamweight title}}
|-
|- align=center
|48
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|44–3 {{small|(1)}}
|44-3
|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} Paulino Villalobos |style="text-align:left;"|Paulino Villalobos
|{{small|UD}} |UD
|{{small|10}} |10
|Jul 17, 2004
|{{small|2004-07-17}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Baysox Stadium, Bowie, Maryland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|
|align=left|
|-
|- align=center
|47
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|43–3 {{small|(1)}}
|43-3
|align=left|{{Flag icon|COL}} Luis Bolano |style="text-align:left;"|Luis Bolano
|{{small|KO}} |KO
|{{small|4 (12), 2:40}} |4 (12), {{small|2:40}}
|{{small|2004-03-06}} |Mar 6, 2004
|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|align=left|{{small| Retained ] World ] title.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO junior bantamweight title}}
|-
|- align=center
|46
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|42–3 {{small|(1)}}
|42-3
|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} ] |style="text-align:left;"|]
|{{small|MD}} |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}}
|{{small|12}} |12
|Aug 16, 2003
|{{small|2003-08-16}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|align=left|{{small|Won ] World ] title.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant ]}}
|-
|- align=center
|45
|{{yes2}}Win |{{yes2}}Win
|41–3 {{small|(1)}}
|41-3
|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} Ricardo Medina |style="text-align:left;"|Ricardo Medina
|{{small|UD}} |UD
|8
|{{small|8}}
|Jun 28, 2003
|{{small|2003-06-28}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|align=left|
|-
|- align=center
|44
|{{no2}}Loss |{{no2}}Loss
|40–3 {{small|(1)}}
|40-3
|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} ] |style="text-align:left;"|]
|{{small|TKO}} |TKO
|{{small|8 (12), 2:41}} |8 (12), {{small|2:41}}
|Feb 23, 2002
|{{small|2002-02-23}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|align=left|{{small|] World ] title eliminator.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant ] ] title}}
|-
|- align=center
|43
|{{no2}}Loss |{{no2}}Loss
|40–2 {{small|(1)}}
|40-2
|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} ] |style="text-align:left;"|]
|{{small|SD}} |SD
|{{small|10}} |10
|{{small|2001-10-06}} |Oct 6, 2001
|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|
|align=left|
|-
|- align=center
|42
{{S-end}}
|{{yes2}}Win

|40–1 {{small|(1)}}
==Family==
|style="text-align:left;"|Arturo Valenzuela
Too Sharp is married to Valeeka Carter Johnson and has eight children, all eight of whom live in the Washington, DC area. Of which, three daughters are currently attending college (VSU, Morgan State and Winston-Salem). One of Too Sharp's daughters died in Baltimore, MD due to lung problems. Arrangements were held in SE, DC on Nov. 11, 2013.
|TKO
|6 (10), {{small|0:20}}
|Jul 24, 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], ], U.S.}}
|
|-
|41
|{{yes2}}Win
|39–1 {{small|(1)}}
|style="text-align:left;"|Sergio Perez
|UD
|10
|Jun 8, 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|
|-
|40
|style="background:#DDD"|{{abbr|NC|No contest}}
|38–1 {{small|(1)}}
|style="text-align:left;"|Raul Juarez
|NC
|4 (12), {{small|2:14}}
|Nov 19, 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|IBF junior bantamweight title at stake;<br>NC after Juarez could not continue from an intentional ]}}
|-
|39
|{{yes2}}Win
|38–1
|style="text-align:left;"|]
|{{abbr|TD|Technical decision}}
|8 (12), {{small|2:07}}
|Aug 13, 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF junior bantamweight title;<br>Unanimous TD after Lacierva was cut from an accidental head clash}}
|-
|38
|{{yes2}}Win
|37–1
|style="text-align:left;"|]
|UD
|12
|Apr 24, 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant ]}}
|-
|37
|{{yes2}}Win
|36–1
|style="text-align:left;"|]
|TKO
|6 (12), {{small|3:00}}
|Sep 4, 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF flyweight title}}
|-
|36
|{{yes2}}Win
|35–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Luis Rolon
|UD
|12
|Jul 26, 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF flyweight title}}
|-
|35
|{{yes2}}Win
|34–1
|style="text-align:left;"|]
|KO
|1 (12), {{small|1:11}}
|Feb 22, 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF flyweight title}}
|-
|34
|{{yes2}}Win
|33–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Angel Almena
|UD
|12
|Sep 16, 1997
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF flyweight title}}
|-
|33
|{{yes2}}Win
|32–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Cecilio Espino
|KO
|2 (12), {{small|3:00}}
|Jun 1, 1997
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF flyweight title}}
|-
|32
|{{yes2}}Win
|31–1
|style="text-align:left;"|]
|UD
|12
|Feb 10, 1997
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF flyweight title}}
|-
|31
|{{yes2}}Win
|30–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Raul Juarez
|TKO
|8 (12), {{small|1:57}}
|Aug 5, 1996
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF flyweight title}}
|-
|30
|{{yes2}}Win
|29–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Francisco Tejedor
|KO
|1 (12), {{small|1:35}}
|May 4, 1996
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant ]}}
|-
|29
|{{yes2}}Win
|28–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Raul Rios
|KO
|3 (10)
|Dec 11, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|28
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Ernest Sneed
|TKO
|1
|Oct 15, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|27
|{{yes2}}Win
|26–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Marcos Pacheco
|TKO
|4
|Sep 11, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|
|-
|26
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–1
|style="text-align:left;"|]
|TKO
|8 (12), {{small|2:42}}
|Jul 15, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|25
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Rafael Granillo
|KO
|5 (12), {{small|1:56}}
|Jun 10, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Mauro Diaz
|TKO
|3 (12)
|Apr 24, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Leon Salazar
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|3 (12), {{small|3:00}}
|Feb 20, 1995
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|22
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Enrique Orozco
|TKO
|12 (12), {{small|1:30}}
|Oct 22, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|21
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Jose Quirino
|KO
|3 (12)
|Jun 11, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|20
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Javier Juarez
|KO
|3 (12), {{small|2:24}}
|May 9, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Ancee Gedeon
|PTS
|10
|Apr 23, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|18
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Eduardo Ramirez
|KO
|2 (12)
|Mar 1, 1994
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Roberto Betillo Alvarez
|UD
|12
|Dec 6, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Armando Diaz
|UD
|12
|Aug 9, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title}}
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Alberto Jimenez
|{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}
|12
|May 18, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant World Boxing Board ] title}}
|-
|14
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Rudy Bradley
|PTS
|8
|Apr 5, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], U.S.}}
|
|-
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Luis Rosario
|KO
|2
|Feb 19, 1993
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|12
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Daniel Moran
|TKO
|1
|Nov 29, 1992
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Raul Hernandez
|KO
|2
|Oct 3, 1992
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|10
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Steve Coleman
|KO
|1
|Jun 13, 1992
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], U.S.}}
|
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Aureo Dominguez
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|6
|Jan 11, 1992
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Martin Llovera
|KO
|2 (6)
|Sep 21, 1991
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Joe Bordley
|KO
|2
|Jul 24, 1991
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Derrick Shepherd
|KO
|1
|May 4, 1991
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Derrick Shepherd
|PTS
|6
|Mar 9, 1991
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|4
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Darian Riley
|KO
|2
|Feb 26, 1991
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], Washington, D.C., U.S.}}
|
|-
|3
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Wayne Johnson
|KO
|1
|Jan 11, 1991
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], U.S.}}
|
|-
|2
|{{no2}}Loss
|1–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Richie Wenton
|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}
|4
|Mar 17, 1990
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|], ], Northern Ireland}}
|
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|1
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American boxer (born 1971)
Mark Johnson
BornMarcellus Joseph Johnson
(1971-08-13) August 13, 1971 (age 53)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Other namesToo Sharp
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach63 in (160 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins44
Wins by KO28
Losses5
No contests1

Marcellus Joseph Johnson (born August 13, 1971), better known as Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1990 to 2006. He is a three-time world champion in two weight classes, having held the IBF flyweight title from 1996 to 1999; the IBF junior bantamweight title from 1999 to 2000; and the WBO junior bantamweight title from 2003 to 2004.

A fast and skilled southpaw, Johnson reached a peak Ring magazine pound for pound ranking of fifth in 1998, and is the first African-American boxer to win a flyweight world title. In 2012 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Amateur career

Johnson was an amateur standout, winning the 1989 U.S. national championships at light flyweight.

Professional career

Flyweight

Johnson, defeated Francisco Tejedor to win the IBF Flyweight title in 1996. Although he never attained significant popularity due to his weight class and lack of defining fights, he went on to become one of the top pound for pound fighters in boxing for several years. Johnson conceded in a 2001 interview that his decision to manage his career independently during his peak, rather than signing with an established promoter, contributed to his inability to secure high-profile fights, "I realized I had to have some management like a Don King or a Bob Arum or a Duva to get these fights."

Junior Bantamweight

Johnson defended that crown seven times until April 1999, when he rose to win the IBF's junior bantamweight crown with a unanimous decision over Ratanachai Sor Vorapin at Washington, D.C.'s MCI Center (now the Capital One Arena). He defended the Super Flyweight title twice. However, his career was interrupted when he was sentenced to a year in prison on a drug related parole violation as well as domestic assault charges involving his wife. While incarcerated, he was stripped of his IBF title due to inactivity.

Bantamweight

Johnson returned to the ring in 2001, scoring two consecutive wins. In his third fight at bantamweight Johnson lost in an upset to up and coming Rafael Marquez by split decision over 10 rounds later that year. This bout was clouded by the fact that Johnson was docked two points for holding. In the rematch the following year, Marquez took Johnson apart, winning by TKO in the 8th round. In 2003, Johnson upset WBO super flyweight champion Fernando Montiel. Johnson defended that title once before losing by knockout in the 8th round to Ivan Hernández. Johnson retired following his second straight loss in February 2006 after falling by eighth-round knockout to current WBC featherweight titleholder Jhonny González.

Professional boxing record

50 fights 44 wins 5 losses
By knockout 28 3
By decision 16 2
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
50 Loss 44–5 (1) Jhonny González KO 8 (12), 1:08 Feb 25, 2006 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
49 Loss 44–4 (1) Iván Hernández KO 8 (12), 2:42 Sep 25, 2004 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Lost WBO junior bantamweight title
48 Win 44–3 (1) Paulino Villalobos UD 10 Jul 17, 2004 Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, Maryland, U.S.
47 Win 43–3 (1) Luis Bolano KO 4 (12), 2:40 Mar 6, 2004 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. Retained WBO junior bantamweight title
46 Win 42–3 (1) Fernando Montiel MD 12 Aug 16, 2003 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. Won vacant WBO junior bantamweight title
45 Win 41–3 (1) Ricardo Medina UD 8 Jun 28, 2003 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
44 Loss 40–3 (1) Rafael Márquez TKO 8 (12), 2:41 Feb 23, 2002 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant USBA bantamweight title
43 Loss 40–2 (1) Rafael Márquez SD 10 Oct 6, 2001 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
42 Win 40–1 (1) Arturo Valenzuela TKO 6 (10), 0:20 Jul 24, 2001 Chene Park, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
41 Win 39–1 (1) Sergio Perez UD 10 Jun 8, 2001 Ho-Chunk Casino, Delton, Wisconsin, U.S.
40 NC 38–1 (1) Raul Juarez NC 4 (12), 2:14 Nov 19, 1999 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S. IBF junior bantamweight title at stake;
NC after Juarez could not continue from an intentional low blow
39 Win 38–1 Jorge Lacierva TD 8 (12), 2:07 Aug 13, 1999 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. Retained IBF junior bantamweight title;
Unanimous TD after Lacierva was cut from an accidental head clash
38 Win 37–1 Ratanachai Sor Vorapin UD 12 Apr 24, 1999 MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. Won vacant IBF junior bantamweight title
37 Win 36–1 José Laureano TKO 6 (12), 3:00 Sep 4, 1998 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained IBF flyweight title
36 Win 35–1 Luis Rolon UD 12 Jul 26, 1998 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. Retained IBF flyweight title
35 Win 34–1 Arthur Johnson KO 1 (12), 1:11 Feb 22, 1998 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S. Retained IBF flyweight title
34 Win 33–1 Angel Almena UD 12 Sep 16, 1997 Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Retained IBF flyweight title
33 Win 32–1 Cecilio Espino KO 2 (12), 3:00 Jun 1, 1997 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. Retained IBF flyweight title
32 Win 31–1 Alejandro Montiel UD 12 Feb 10, 1997 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained IBF flyweight title
31 Win 30–1 Raul Juarez TKO 8 (12), 1:57 Aug 5, 1996 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained IBF flyweight title
30 Win 29–1 Francisco Tejedor KO 1 (12), 1:35 May 4, 1996 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S. Won vacant IBF flyweight title
29 Win 28–1 Raul Rios KO 3 (10) Dec 11, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 Ernest Sneed TKO 1 Oct 15, 1995 Washington, D.C., U.S.
27 Win 26–1 Marcos Pacheco TKO 4 Sep 11, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
26 Win 25–1 Josué Camacho TKO 8 (12), 2:42 Jul 15, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
25 Win 24–1 Rafael Granillo KO 5 (12), 1:56 Jun 10, 1995 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
24 Win 23–1 Mauro Diaz TKO 3 (12) Apr 24, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
23 Win 22–1 Leon Salazar RTD 3 (12), 3:00 Feb 20, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
22 Win 21–1 Enrique Orozco TKO 12 (12), 1:30 Oct 22, 1994 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
21 Win 20–1 Jose Quirino KO 3 (12) Jun 11, 1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
20 Win 19–1 Javier Juarez KO 3 (12), 2:24 May 9, 1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
19 Win 18–1 Ancee Gedeon PTS 10 Apr 23, 1994 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
18 Win 17–1 Eduardo Ramirez KO 2 (12) Mar 1, 1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
17 Win 16–1 Roberto Betillo Alvarez UD 12 Dec 6, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
16 Win 15–1 Armando Diaz UD 12 Aug 9, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained World Boxing Board flyweight title
15 Win 14–1 Alberto Jimenez SD 12 May 18, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Won vacant World Boxing Board flyweight title
14 Win 13–1 Rudy Bradley PTS 8 Apr 5, 1993 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Luis Rosario KO 2 Feb 19, 1993 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Daniel Moran TKO 1 Nov 29, 1992 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Raul Hernandez KO 2 Oct 3, 1992 Washington, D.C., U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Steve Coleman KO 1 Jun 13, 1992 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Aureo Dominguez UD 6 Jan 11, 1992 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Martin Llovera KO 2 (6) Sep 21, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.
7 Win 6–1 Joe Bordley KO 2 Jul 24, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Derrick Shepherd KO 1 May 4, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Derrick Shepherd PTS 6 Mar 9, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Darian Riley KO 2 Feb 26, 1991 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Wayne Johnson KO 1 Jan 11, 1991 Washington, D.C., U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 Richie Wenton PTS 4 Mar 17, 1990 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1 Win 1–0 Ray González KO 3 (4) Feb 24, 1990 Palace Theatre, Lorain, Ohio, U.S.

References

  1. ^ Showtime Championship Boxing tale of the tape prior to the Ratanachai Sor Vorapin fight.
  2. "The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: 1998". BoxRec. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  3. Thomas Hearns leads HOF ballot. ESPN.com. Retrieved on October 14, 2011.
  4. "Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson". International Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  5. ^ "Mark Johnson understands the significance of a punch". The Washington Times.

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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Michael Carbajal 		U.S. light flyweight champion
1989 		Next:
John Herrera
Minor world boxing titles
New title WBB flyweight champion
May 18, 1993 – October 1995
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byRubén Sánchez León
Major world boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byDanny Romero IBF flyweight champion
May 4, 1996 – April 1999
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byIrene Pacheco
VacantTitle last held byJohnny Tapia IBF junior bantamweight champion
April 24, 1999 – February 12, 2000
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byFélix Machado
Preceded byFernando Montiel WBO junior bantamweight champion
August 16, 2003 – September 25, 2004 		Succeeded byIvan Hernández
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