Tureano Johnson

Tureano Johnson
Born
Taureano Dexter Johnson

(1984-02-12) 12 February 1984 (age 40)
Nassau, Bahamas
NationalityBahamian
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach73+12 in (187 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO15
Losses3
Draws1

Taureano Dexter Johnson (variously known as Tureano, Toureano, Taureno, or Jhonson; born 12 February 1984) is a Bahamian professional boxer who held the WBC Silver middleweight title in 2015. As an amateur he qualified for the 2008 Olympics.

Amateur career

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At the PanAm Games 2007 he lost to Diego Chaves 6:9. He rose to prominence with his effort against PanAm Champion Pedro Lima at the first Olympic qualifier where he lost a close bout. At the second qualifier he won the rematch 10:6 and qualified. He trains in Cuba under the guidance of coach Jesus Yu.

Professional career

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Johnson vs Castaneda

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On February 9, 2019, Johnson faced Fernando Castaneda. The fight ended in a draw, with two judges scoring it 77-75, one for Johnson, one for Castenda, while the third one scored it 76-76.[1]

Johnson vs Quigley

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In his next fight, Johnson fought Jason Quigley, ranked #5 by the WBC, #8 by the WBA and #14 by the IBF at middleweight. In a dominant performance, Johnson won the fight via ninth-round TKO.[2]

Johnson vs Munguia

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In his next bout, Johnson fought WBC and WBO #1 and IBF #9 contender Jaime Munguia.[3] The fight started off competitively, until the sixth round when Munguia caught Johnson with a vicious uppercut that caused a serious cut on Johnson's upper lip. The doctor decided to stop the fight after the end of the round, and Munguia was awarded the win.[4]

Olympics results

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2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division

Professional boxing record

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25 fights 21 wins 3 losses
By knockout 15 3
By decision 6 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 21–3–1 Mexico Jaime Munguía RTD 6 (12), 3:00 30 Oct 2020 United States Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US For WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
24 Win 21–2–1 Republic of Ireland Jason Quigley RTD 9 (10), 3:00 18 Jul 2019 United States Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US Won WBC-NABF middleweight title
23 Draw 20–2–1 Mexico Fernando Castañeda SD 8 9 Feb 2019 United States Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
22 Loss 20–2 Ukraine Sergiy Derevyanchenko TKO 12 (12), 0:40 25 Aug 2017 United States Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US
21 Win 20–1 Brazil Fabiano Soares KO 2 (10), 2:38 23 Mar 2017 United States Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
20 Win 19–1 United Kingdom Eamonn O'Kane UD 12 17 Oct 2015 United States Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US
19 Win 18–1 Colombia Alex Theran RTD 5 (10), 3:00 9 Jan 2015 United States Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, US Won vacant WBC Silver, and WBA International middleweight title
18 Win 17–1 Ecuador Humberto Toledo TKO 6 (6) 5 Dec 2014 The Bahamas Kendal G. L. Isaacs National Gymnasium, Nassau, Bahamas
17 Win 16–1 Dominican Republic Valerio Marte TKO 1 (8), 1:27 20 Nov 2014 Dominican Republic Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
16 Win 15–1 United States Mike Gavronski UD 10 11 Jul 2014 United States Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, US Won vacant WBC Continental Americas middleweight title
15 Loss 14–1 United States Curtis Stevens TKO 10 (10), 2:09 4 Apr 2014 United States Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
14 Win 14–0 United States Willie Fortune UD 8 22 Feb 2013 United States Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, US
13 Win 13–0 Dominican Republic Jose Morla TKO 3 (6), 0:34 2 Oct 2012 Dominican Republic Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic
12 Win 12–0 Dominican Republic Jonalis Reyes TKO 1 (4), 2:06 28 Sep 2012 Dominican Republic Casa Puerto Rico, La Romana, Dominican Republic
11 Win 11–0 United States Cleven Ishe TKO 4 (6), 2:23 1 Sep 2012 United States Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US
10 Win 10–0 Mexico Arturo Rodriguez KO 1 (4), 1:49 20 Jul 2012 United States Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US
9 Win 9–0 United States Roberto Yong UD 6 16 Jun 2012 United States Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, US
8 Win 8–0 Dominican Republic Alexander Hernandez TKO 2 (6) 14 May 2012 Dominican Republic Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic
7 Win 7–0 Brazil Edvan dos Santos Barros UD 6 2 Mar 2012 United States Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US
6 Win 6–0 United States Joseph Benjamin UD 4 18 Feb 2012 United States Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US
5 Win 5–0 United States Eddie Gates TKO 2 (6), 2:16 7 Jan 2012 United States Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US
4 Win 4–0 United States Roy Ashworth KO 1 (4), 1:31 24 Jul 2010 United States Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, US
3 Win 3–0 United States Anthony Bowman TKO 4 (4), 1:06 30 Apr 2010 United States Harlow's Casino, Greenville, Mississippi, US
2 Win 2–0 United States Ryan Bianchini TKO 1 (4), 0:43 16 Apr 2010 United States Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
1 Win 1–0 United States Cleoney Fuqua TKO 1 (4), 2:50 5 Mar 2010 United States Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia, US

References

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  1. ^ "Tureano Johnson held to disappointing draw against Fernando Castaneda". The Ring. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Quigley vs Johnson - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Munguia vs Johnson - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Jaime Munguia stops Tureano Johnson after round 6 due to freak lip cut". The Ring. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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