Chris Johnson (boxer) facts for kids
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| Born | August 8, 1971 (age 53) Manchester, Jamaica |
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Chris Omar Johnson (born August 8, 1971) is a talented Jamaican-born boxer. He proudly represented Canada in the sport. Chris won a bronze medal in the middleweight category at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He also earned a gold medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. In 2019, Chris Johnson was honored by being inducted into Boxing Canada’s Hall of Fame.
Chris grew up in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. He lived there with his three brothers, Greg, Wayne, and Kevin, and two sisters, Angelina and Necoal.
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Amateur Boxing Success
Chris Johnson had a very successful amateur boxing career. He won several important medals for Canada.
Commonwealth Games Gold
In 1990, Chris competed at the 1990 Commonwealth Games held in Auckland. He showed great skill and determination. He won the gold medal in the middleweight division. This was a major achievement early in his career.
Pan American Games Silver
The following year, in 1991, Chris participated in the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana. He continued to perform well. He earned a silver medal in the middleweight category.
Olympic Bronze Medal
One of Chris Johnson's biggest achievements was at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He competed in the middleweight boxing event. He fought hard and won a bronze medal for Canada. This made him an Olympic medalist.
Professional Boxing Career
After his amateur success, Chris Johnson turned professional. He had a strong career in professional boxing.
Professional Record Summary
Chris Johnson's professional record includes:
- 26 Wins: He won 14 fights by knockout and 12 by decision.
- 3 Losses: He lost 2 fights by knockout and 1 by decision.
- 1 Draw: One fight ended in a draw.
He competed against many skilled boxers. He even won the WBF World Light Heavyweight Title. He also held the NABF Light Heavyweight Title.
Coaching and Mentoring
After his boxing career, Chris Johnson became a respected coach. He has helped many other boxers improve their skills.
Notable Boxers He Coached
Chris trained Steve "The Canadian Kid" Molitor, who became an IBF Junior Featherweight World Champion. He also coached other well-known boxers like Andrew Singh Kooner and Natalie "Too Bad" Brown. In 2014, the Toronto Star newspaper wrote about one of his students, Michael Brandon. This shows his dedication to helping new talent.
1992 Summer Olympics results
- Defeated Mohamed Siluvangi (Zaire) TKO 3 (This means the referee stopped the fight in the 3rd round because Chris was winning clearly).
- Defeated Stefan Trendafilov (Bulgaria) TKO 1 (The referee stopped this fight in the 1st round).
- Lost to Chris Byrd (USA) 3-17 (This was a points decision, where Chris Byrd scored more points).
See also
In Spanish: Christopher Johnson (boxeador) para niños
