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.

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

Amateur career edit

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 edit

Johnson vs Castaneda edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division

Professional boxing record edit

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   Jaime Munguía RTD 6 (12), 3:00 30 Oct 2020   Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US For WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
24 Win 21–2–1   Jason Quigley RTD 9 (10), 3:00 18 Jul 2019   Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US Won WBC-NABF middleweight title
23 Draw 20–2–1   Fernando Castañeda SD 8 9 Feb 2019   Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
22 Loss 20–2   Sergiy Derevyanchenko TKO 12 (12), 0:40 25 Aug 2017   Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US
21 Win 20–1   Fabiano Soares KO 2 (10), 2:38 23 Mar 2017   Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US
20 Win 19–1   Eamonn O'Kane UD 12 17 Oct 2015   Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US
19 Win 18–1   Alex Theran RTD 5 (10), 3:00 9 Jan 2015   Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, US Won vacant WBC Silver, and WBA International middleweight title
18 Win 17–1   Humberto Toledo TKO 6 (6) 5 Dec 2014   Kendal G. L. Isaacs National Gymnasium, Nassau, Bahamas
17 Win 16–1   Valerio Marte TKO 1 (8), 1:27 20 Nov 2014   Gimnasio Pina Acevedo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
16 Win 15–1   Mike Gavronski UD 10 11 Jul 2014   Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, US Won vacant WBC Continental Americas middleweight title
15 Loss 14–1   Curtis Stevens TKO 10 (10), 2:09 4 Apr 2014   Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
14 Win 14–0   Willie Fortune UD 8 22 Feb 2013   Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, US
13 Win 13–0   Jose Morla TKO 3 (6), 0:34 2 Oct 2012   Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic
12 Win 12–0   Jonalis Reyes TKO 1 (4), 2:06 28 Sep 2012   Casa Puerto Rico, La Romana, Dominican Republic
11 Win 11–0   Cleven Ishe TKO 4 (6), 2:23 1 Sep 2012   Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US
10 Win 10–0   Arturo Rodriguez KO 1 (4), 1:49 20 Jul 2012   Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US
9 Win 9–0   Roberto Yong UD 6 16 Jun 2012   Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, US
8 Win 8–0   Alexander Hernandez TKO 2 (6) 14 May 2012   Gimnasio Joan Guzman, Consuelo, Dominican Republic
7 Win 7–0   Edvan dos Santos Barros UD 6 2 Mar 2012   Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US
6 Win 6–0   Joseph Benjamin UD 4 18 Feb 2012   Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US
5 Win 5–0   Eddie Gates TKO 2 (6), 2:16 7 Jan 2012   Westin Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida, US
4 Win 4–0   Roy Ashworth KO 1 (4), 1:31 24 Jul 2010   Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, US
3 Win 3–0   Anthony Bowman TKO 4 (4), 1:06 30 Apr 2010   Harlow's Casino, Greenville, Mississippi, US
2 Win 2–0   Ryan Bianchini TKO 1 (4), 0:43 16 Apr 2010   Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
1 Win 1–0   Cleoney Fuqua TKO 1 (4), 2:50 5 Mar 2010   Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia, US

References edit

  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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