Chris Johnson (boxer)
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| Olympic medal record | |||
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| Bronze | 1992 Barcelona | Middleweight | |
Chris Omar Johnson (born August 8, 1971 in Manchester, Jamaica) was a Jamaican boxer, who won a Middleweight Bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics for Canada.
[edit] Professional Career
> Previously rated WBO #7, WBC #9 > Former NABF Light Heavyweight Champion > 1992 Canadian Olympic Bronze Medalist
Born August 8, 1971 in Manchester Jamaica, Chris Johnson started his boxing career in Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 8. With 250 amateur bouts under his belt, Chris brought home a bronze medal for Canada at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Chris entered into the professional boxing arena shortly after nicknamed, "Mr. Showtime". Johnson began his professional career with a bang winning his first 18 bouts. In his 19th fight, Johnson was TKO'd by Herol Graham. He later lost fights to Reggie Johnson and [[Antonio Tarver]. With an impressive professional record of 27-3-1, Chris retired in 2001.
Chris currently resides is Mississauga, Ontario with his wife Natalie, son Omar, and foster son, Carlton. He runs his own gym "Chris Johnson's Fighting Alliance" also out of Mississauga where he trains ametuer and professional fighters such as Steve Molitor.
[edit] 1992 Summer Olympics Results
- Defeated Mohamed Siluvangi (Zaire) TKO 3
- Defeated Stefan Trendafilov (Bulgaria) TKO 1
- Lost to Chris Byrd (USA) 3-17
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