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Mark Johnson (boxer)

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Marcellus Joseph Johnson, better known as Mark Johnson (born August 13, 1971, Washington, DC) is a boxer in the Super Flyweight division.

Amateur career

Johnson was an amateur standout, and was the 1989 United States Amateur Light flyweight champion.

Professional career

Johnson, nicknamed "Too Sharp", 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 defend his title 13 times, becoming one of the top pound for pound fighters in boxing for several years. He lost his title in a shocking upset to Rafael Marquez in 2001 by split decision. This bout was clouded by the fact that Johnson was deducted two points for holding. In the rematch, Marquez took apart Johnson, winning by TKO in the 8th round. Johnson never regained his stature following the losses, although he did upset WBO Super Flyweight champion Fernando Montiel in 2003. Johnson went on to lose by KO in the 8th round to both Ivan Hernandez for the WBO Super Flyweight and Jhonny González, possibly signaling the end to Johnson's illustrious career.

Preceded byDanny Romero
Vacates 		IBF Flyweight Champion
4 May 1996– Apr 1999
Vacates 		Succeeded byIrene Pacheco
Preceded byJohnny Tapia
Vacates 		IBF Super Flyweight Champion
24 Apr 1999– 2000
Vacates 		Succeeded byFelix Machado
Preceded byFernando Montiel WBO Super Flyweight Champion
16 Aug 2003– 2004 Sep 25 		Succeeded byIvan Hernandez

Trivia

  • Johnson was the first African-American boxer to capture a World Flyweight Title

See also

  • List of male boxers

External links

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