Jim Johnson (boxer)
American boxer
James Johnson
Johnson in 1918
Born (1887-09-02 ) September 2, 1887Died November 6, 1918(1918-11-06) (aged 31) Nationality American Other names Battling Jim Statistics Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Boxing record Total fights 84 Wins 35 Wins by KO 23 Losses 35 Draws 13 No contests 1
"Battling" Jim Johnson (September 2, 1887 – November 1, 1918) was an American boxer who fought as a heavyweight from 1908 to 1918. He had little success and lost with great frequency to top boxers such as Sam Langford , Joe Jeanette , Sam McVey , Harry Wills and Kid Norfolk .[ 1]
In spite of this, Jack Johnson , the first black world heavyweight champion, gave him a title shot. When they fought in Paris in August 1913, it was the first time that two black boxers had fought for the world heavyweight title . Battling Jim was the only black fighter Johnson faced during his reign as heavyweight champ from 1908 to 1915.
Title Shot
Battling Jim fought former colored champ Joe Jeanette four times between 19 July 1912 and 21 January 1912 and lost all four fights. The only fighter of note he did beat in that period was future colored champ Big Bill Tate , whom he K.O.-ed in the second round of a scheduled 10-round bout. It was Tate's third pro fight.
In November 1913, the International Boxing Union had declared the world heavyweight title held by Jack Johnson to be vacant. The heavyweight title fight between the two Johnsons, scheduled for 10 rounds, was held on 19 December 1913 in Paris. It was the first time in history that two blacks had fought for the world heavyweight championship.
Johnson v. Johnson
While the Johnson v. Johnson fight had been billed as a world heavyweight title match, in many ways, it resembled an exhibition. A sportswriter from the Indianapolis Star
"Jack Johnson, the heavyweight champion, and Battling Jim Johnson, another colored pugilist, of Galveston, Texas, met in a 10-round contest here tonight, which ended in a draw. The spectators loudly protested throughout that the men were not fighting, and demanded their money back. Many of them left the hall. The organizers of the fight explained the fiasco by asserting that Jack Johnson's left arm was broken in the third round. There is no confirmation of a report that Jack Johnson had been stabbed and no evidence at the ringside of such an accident. During the first three rounds he was obviously playing with his opponent. After that it was observed that he was only using his right hand. When the fight was over he complained that his arm had been injured. Doctors who made an examination, certified to a slight fracture of the radius of the left arm. The general opinion is that his arm was injured in a wrestling match early in the week, and that a blow tonight caused the fracture of the bone."
Because of the draw, Jack Johnson kept his championship. After the fight, he explained that his left arm was injured in the third round and he could not use it.
Later career
Battling Jim's next fight, four months later, also was a title match. On 27 March 1914 in New York City, Sam Langford won a newspaper decision in a ten-rounder with Johnson. According to the New York Times , the colored heavyweight champ "won by a wide margin" because Johnson "failed to show anything remotely resembling championship ability."
Battling Jim fought Langford ten more times (including two more colored title matches). Two of the fights were draws, including their last fight on 22 September 1918, which was also Battling Jim's last pro bout. He faced Joe Jeanette five more times and did not win a single contest. Two of their fights were draws and their last fight on 20 August 1918, Battling Jim's penultimate pro fight, was a no decision.
Of the other colored heavyweight champs that Battling Jim battled, he won only one fight, against Harry Wills , because he broke his wrist blocking a punch in a non-title match and Johnson won by a technical knockout. Battling Jim lost his other two fights with Wills and lost the five fights he had with ex-colored heavyweight champ Sam McVey in the post-Jack Johnson title shot period.
Illness and death
Jim was signed to fight Sam Langford in a 12-round fight at the Crescent Athletic Club in Lowell, Massachusetts. However, the fight was postponed due to the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic . While waiting for the bout to be rescheduled, Johnson contracted the disease. After he was removed from the hospital, he died after a few days of pneumonia .
Record and legacy
Battling Jim ended with a career record of 30 wins against 31 losses and six draws[ 2]
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec ,[ 3]
Official record
84 fights
27 wins
18 losses
By knockout
23
4
By decision
4
10
By disqualification
0
4
Draws
7
No contests
1
Newspaper decisions/draws
31
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
84
Loss
27–18–7 (32)
Joe Jeanette
PTS
?
Aug 27, 1918
Wiedenmayer Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
83
Loss
27–17–7 (32)
Sam Langford
NWS
8
Aug 22, 1918
Lafayette A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
82
Loss
27–17–7 (31)
Sam Langford
NWS
8
Aug 5, 1918
Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
81
Loss
27–17–7 (30)
Kid Norfolk
NWS
4
Jul 16, 1918
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
80
Loss
27–17–7 (29)
Sam Langford
PTS
10
Jun 19, 1918
Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
79
Loss
27–16–7 (29)
Sam McVey
PTS
25
Oct 14, 1917
Broadway Theater, Colon City, Panama
78
Win
27–15–7 (29)
Jeff Clark
TKO
8 (15)
Sep 16, 1917
Broadway Theater, Colon City, Panama
77
Loss
26–15–7 (29)
Sam McVey
PTS
20
Aug 12, 1917
Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
76
Loss
26–14–7 (29)
Tango Kid
DQ
8 (10)
Jun 29, 1917
Vanderbilt A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
75
Loss
26–13–7 (29)
Harry Wills
NWS
10
Jun 1, 1917
Harlem S.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
74
Win
26–13–7 (28)
Harry Wills
TKO
2 (12)
Feb 7, 1917
Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
73
Loss
25–13–7 (28)
Sam Langford
PTS
12
Jan 1, 1917
Academy A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
For world colored heavyweight title claim
72
Loss
25–12–7 (28)
Sam Langford
KO
12 (12)
Dec 12, 1916
Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
For world colored heavyweight title claim
71
Win
25–11–7 (28)
Lowe Simms
KO
5 (10)
Sep 15, 1916
Idaho, Boise, U.S.
70
Loss
24–11–7 (28)
Joe Bonds
PTS
10
Aug 1, 1916
Idaho, Boise, U.S.
69
Win
24–10–7 (28)
Jack Thompson
KO
3 (20)
May 18, 1916
Elks Opera House, Leadville, Colorado, U.S.
68
Win
23–10–7 (28)
Kyle Whitney
KO
2 (20)
Apr 13, 1916
Elks Opera House, Leadville, Colorado, U.S.
67
Draw
22–10–7 (28)
Jack Thompson
PTS
10
Dec 3, 1915
North Side A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
66
Draw
22–10–6 (28)
Jeff Clark
PTS
15
Nov 1, 1915
Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
65
Loss
22–10–5 (28)
Sam Langford
PTS
15
Oct 18, 1915
National A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
64
Loss
22–9–5 (28)
Andre Anderson
TKO
9 (10)
Oct 4, 1915
St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
63
Draw
22–8–5 (28)
Soldier Kearns
NWS
10
Sep 21, 1915
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
62
Loss
22–8–5 (27)
Harry Wills
NWS
10
Jul 5, 1915
Sacandaga Park, Gloversville, New York, U.S.
61
Loss
22–8–5 (26)
Sam McVey
NWS
10
Jun 9, 1915
Gayety Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
60
Loss
22–8–5 (25)
Sam Langford
NWS
10
Jun 8, 1915
Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
59
Win
22–8–5 (24)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
May 10, 1915
Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
58
Draw
22–8–5 (23)
Joe Battling Woods
NWS
10 (?)
May 3, 1915
Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
57
Win
22–8–5 (22)
Arthur Pelkey
KO
7 (10)
Apr 30, 1915
Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
56
Loss
21–8–5 (22)
Sam Langford
NWS
10
Apr 6, 1915
135th Street A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
World colored heavyweight title claim at stake;
55
Loss
21–8–5 (21)
Sam McVey
PTS
20
Feb 20, 1915
Havana, Cuba
54
Win
21–7–5 (21)
Fred Jackson
TKO
4 (10)
Jan 11, 1915
Pioneer Sporting Club, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
53
Loss
20–7–5 (21)
Sam McVey
NWS
10
Dec 10, 1914
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
52
Draw
20–7–5 (20)
Joe Jeanette
PTS
12
Nov 10, 1914
Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
51
Draw
20–7–4 (20)
Sam Langford
PTS
12
Sep 15, 1914
Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
For world colored heavyweight title claim
50
Loss
20–7–3 (20)
Sam Langford
NWS
10
Aug 12, 1914
Stadium A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
World colored heavyweight title claim at stake;
49
Loss
20–7–3 (19)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Aug 5, 1914
Stadium A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
48
Loss
20–7–3 (18)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Jul 15, 1914
St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
47
Loss
20–7–3 (17)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Jul 1, 1914
St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
46
Loss
20–7–3 (16)
Porky Dan Flynn
PTS
12
May 19, 1914
Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
45
Loss
20–6–3 (16)
Sam Langford
NWS
10
Mar 27, 1914
Empire A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
44
Draw
20–6–3 (15)
Jack Johnson
PTS
10
Dec 19, 1913
Élysée Montmartre, Paris, Paris, France
For world heavyweight title
43
Win
20–6–2 (15)
Jim Esson
KO
1 (?)
Jun 22, 1913
Américan-Park, Bordeaux, Gironde, France
42
NC
19–6–2 (15)
Kid Jackson
NC
?
May 29, 1913
Apollo Saint-Michel, Avignon, Vaucluse, France
41
Win
19–6–2 (14)
Bob Scanlon
TKO
6 (20)
May 26, 1913
The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
40
Win
18–6–2 (14)
Kid Jackson
TKO
10 (?)
May 3, 1913
Eldorado-Casino, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
39
Win
17–6–2 (14)
Gustave Marthuin
TKO
8 (20)
Apr 28, 1913
The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
38
Win
16–6–2 (14)
Con O'Kelly
KO
11 (15)
Apr 3, 1913
Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
37
Loss
15–6–2 (14)
Joe Jeanette
DQ
15 (?)
Jan 21, 1913
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
36
Win
15–5–2 (14)
Tom Overby
KO
6 (10)
Jan 16, 1913
Keystone A.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35
Loss
14–5–2 (14)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Jan 1, 1913
Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
34
Win
14–5–2 (13)
Bill Tate
KO
2 (10)
Dec 1, 1912
Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
33
Win
13–5–2 (13)
Tom Overby
NWS
6
Nov 26, 1912
Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32
Win
13–5–2 (12)
Black Bill
KO
7 (10)
Nov 12, 1912
Royale A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
31
Loss
12–5–2 (12)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Oct 30, 1912
Forty-Fourth Street A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
30
Win
12–5–2 (11)
Bill Watkins
KO
2 (5)
Sep 30, 1912
American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29
Win
11–5–2 (11)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
6
Jul 19, 1912
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28
Win
11–5–2 (10)
Chuck Carleton
NWS
6
May 20, 1912
American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27
Loss
11–5–2 (9)
Fred Storbeck
PTS
20
Apr 4, 1912
Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
26
Win
11–4–2 (9)
Tom Cowler
PTS
15
Mar 30, 1912
The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
25
Loss
10–4–2 (9)
Alf Langford
DQ
3 (20)
Jan 29, 1912
The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
Johnson hit Langford when he was down
24
Win
10–3–2 (9)
Dennis Haugh
KO
3 (?)
Dec 8, 1911
Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
23
Loss
9–3–2 (9)
Matthew Curran
DQ
4 (20)
Dec 1, 1911
Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
22
Loss
9–2–2 (9)
Alf Langford
KO
4 (20)
May 22, 1911
Attercliffe Boxing Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
21
Win
9–1–2 (9)
Seaman George Pascall
KO
6 (10)
Feb 20, 1911
The Empire, Holborn, London, England, U.K.
20
Win
8–1–2 (9)
Jewey Smith
TKO
11 (20)
Jan 23, 1911
Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, Mile End, London, England, U.K.
19
Win
7–1–2 (9)
Fred Drummond
TKO
4 (10)
Jan 7, 1911
Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, Mile End, London, England, U.K.
18
Loss
6–1–2 (9)
Sam McVey
KO
21 (25)
Nov 19, 1910
Luna Park Skating Rink, Paris, Paris, France
17
Win
6–0–2 (9)
Gustave Marthuin
PTS
10
Oct 9, 1910
Wonderland, Paris, Paris, France
16
Win
5–0–2 (9)
Jim Maher
KO
3 (10)
Sep 1, 1910
Hippodrome, Paris, Paris, France
15
Win
4–0–2 (9)
Alexandre Meunier
KO
5 (10)
Aug 19, 1910
Hippodrome-Théâtre, Roubaix, Nord, France
14
Draw
3–0–2 (9)
Sam McVey
PTS
15
Aug 7, 1910
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
13
Draw
3–0–1 (9)
Tom Overby
NWS
6
May 31, 1910
Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12
Win
3–0–1 (8)
Morris Harris
NWS
6
May 23, 1910
Willis A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11
Loss
3–0–1 (7)
Sam Langford
NWS
6
May 14, 1910
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
World colored heavyweight title claim at stake;
10
Draw
3–0–1 (6)
Tony Ross
NWS
6
Apr 19, 1910
Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9
draw
3–0–1 (5)
Tom Overby
PTS
10
Apr 14, 1910
Keystone A.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8
Draw
3–0 (5)
Al Kubiak
NWS
6
Mar 29, 1910
Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7
Win
3–0 (4)
Charley Stevenson
NWS
6
Mar 14, 1910
West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6
Win
3–0 (3)
Tom Overby
NWS
6
Mar 5, 1910
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5
Win
3–0 (2)
Tom Overby
NWS
6
Feb 19, 1910
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4
Loss
3–0 (1)
Jeff Clark
NWS
6
Feb 14, 1910
West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
George Kid Cotton
PTS
8
Jan 17, 1910
Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Battling Harris
PTS
8
Jan 3, 1910
Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Battling Brooks
TKO
4 (6)
Mar 26, 1909
Lyric Theatre, Binghamton, New York, U.S.
Unofficial record
84 fights
35 wins
36 losses
By knockout
23
4
By decision
12
28
By disqualification
0
4
Draws
12
No contests
1
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
84
Loss
35–35–13 (1)
Joe Jeanette
PTS
?
Aug 27, 1918
Wiedenmayer Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
83
Loss
35–34–13 (1)
Sam Langford
NWS
8
Aug 22, 1918
Lafayette A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
82
Loss
35–33–13 (1)
Sam Langford
NWS
8
Aug 5, 1918
Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
81
Loss
35–32–13 (1)
Kid Norfolk
NWS
4
Jul 16, 1918
Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
80
Loss
35–31–13 (1)
Sam Langford
PTS
10
Jun 19, 1918
Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
79
Loss
35–30–13 (1)
Sam McVey
PTS
25
Oct 14, 1917
Broadway Theater, Colon City, Panama
78
Win
35–29–13 (1)
Jeff Clark
TKO
8 (15)
Sep 16, 1917
Broadway Theater, Colon City, Panama
77
Loss
34–29–13 (1)
Sam McVey
PTS
20
Aug 12, 1917
Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
76
Loss
34–28–13 (1)
Tango Kid
DQ
8 (10)
Jun 29, 1917
Vanderbilt A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
75
Loss
34–27–13 (1)
Harry Wills
NWS
10
Jun 1, 1917
Harlem S.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
74
Win
34–26–13 (1)
Harry Wills
TKO
2 (12)
Feb 7, 1917
Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
73
Loss
33–26–13 (1)
Sam Langford
PTS
12
Jan 1, 1917
Academy A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
For world colored heavyweight title claim
72
Loss
33–25–13 (1)
Sam Langford
KO
12 (12)
Dec 12, 1916
Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
For world colored heavyweight title claim
71
Win
33–24–13 (1)
Lowe Simms
KO
5 (10)
Sep 15, 1916
Idaho, Boise, U.S.
70
Loss
32–24–13 (1)
Joe Bonds
PTS
10
Aug 1, 1916
Idaho, Boise, U.S.
69
Win
32–23–13 (1)
Jack Thompson
KO
3 (20)
May 18, 1916
Elks Opera House, Leadville, Colorado, U.S.
68
Win
31–23–13 (1)
Kyle Whitney
KO
2 (20)
Apr 13, 1916
Elks Opera House, Leadville, Colorado, U.S.
67
Draw
30–23–13 (1)
Jack Thompson
PTS
10
Dec 3, 1915
North Side A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
66
Draw
30–23–12 (1)
Jeff Clark
PTS
15
Nov 1, 1915
Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
65
Loss
30–23–11 (1)
Sam Langford
PTS
15
Oct 18, 1915
National A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
64
Loss
30–22–11 (1)
Andre Anderson
TKO
9 (10)
Oct 4, 1915
St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
63
Draw
30–21–11 (1)
Soldier Kearns
NWS
10
Sep 21, 1915
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
62
Loss
30–21–10 (1)
Harry Wills
NWS
10
Jul 5, 1915
Sacandaga Park, Gloversville, New York, U.S.
61
Loss
30–20–10 (1)
Sam McVey
NWS
10
Jun 9, 1915
Gayety Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
60
Loss
30–20–9 (1)
Sam Langford
NWS
10
Jun 8, 1915
Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
59
Win
30–19–9 (1)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
May 10, 1915
Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
58
Draw
29–19–9 (1)
Joe Battling Woods
NWS
10 (?)
May 3, 1915
Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
57
Win
29–19–8 (1)
Arthur Pelkey
KO
7 (10)
Apr 30, 1915
Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
56
Loss
28–19–8 (1)
Sam Langford
NWS
10
Apr 6, 1915
135th Street A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
World colored heavyweight title claim at stake;
55
Loss
28–18–8 (1)
Sam McVey
PTS
20
Feb 20, 1915
Havana, Cuba
54
Win
28–17–8 (1)
Fred Jackson
TKO
4 (10)
Jan 11, 1915
Pioneer Sporting Club, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
53
Loss
27–17–8 (1)
Sam McVey
NWS
10
Dec 10, 1914
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
52
Draw
27–16–8 (1)
Joe Jeanette
PTS
12
Nov 10, 1914
Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
51
Draw
27–16–7 (1)
Sam Langford
PTS
12
Sep 15, 1914
Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
For world colored heavyweight title claim
50
Loss
27–16–6 (1)
Sam Langford
NWS
10
Aug 12, 1914
Stadium A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
World colored heavyweight title claim at stake;
49
Loss
27–15–6 (1)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Aug 5, 1914
Stadium A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
48
Loss
27–14–6 (1)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Jul 15, 1914
St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
47
Loss
27–13–6 (1)
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Jul 1, 1914
St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
46
Loss
27–12–6 (1)
Porky Dan Flynn
PTS
12
May 19, 1914
Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
45
Loss
27–11–6 (1)
Sam Langford
NWS
10
Mar 27, 1914
Empire A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
44
Draw
27–10–6 (1)
Jack Johnson
PTS
10
Dec 19, 1913
Élysée Montmartre, Paris, Paris, France
For world heavyweight title
43
Win
27–10–5 (1)
Jim Esson
KO
1 (?)
Jun 22, 1913
Américan-Park, Bordeaux, Gironde, France
42
NC
26–10–5 (1)
Kid Jackson
NC
?
May 29, 1913
Apollo Saint-Michel, Avignon, Vaucluse, France
41
Win
26–10–5
Bob Scanlon
TKO
6 (20)
May 26, 1913
The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
40
Win
25–10–5
Kid Jackson
TKO
10 (?)
May 3, 1913
Eldorado-Casino, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
39
Win
24–10–5
Gustave Marthuin
TKO
8 (20)
Apr 28, 1913
The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
38
Win
23–10–5
Con O'Kelly
KO
11 (15)
Apr 3, 1913
Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
37
Loss
22–10–5
Joe Jeanette
DQ
15 (?)
Jan 21, 1913
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
36
Win
22–9–5
Tom Overby
KO
6 (10)
Jan 16, 1913
Keystone A.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35
Loss
21–9–5
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Jan 1, 1913
Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
34
Win
21–8–5
Bill Tate
KO
2 (10)
Dec 1, 1912
Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
33
Win
20–8–5
Tom Overby
NWS
6
Nov 26, 1912
Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32
Win
19–8–5
Black Bill
KO
7 (10)
Nov 12, 1912
Royale A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
31
Loss
18–8–5
Joe Jeanette
NWS
10
Oct 30, 1912
Forty-Fourth Street A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
30
Win
18–7–5
Bill Watkins
KO
2 (5)
Sep 30, 1912
American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29
Win
17–7–5
Joe Jeanette
NWS
6
Jul 19, 1912
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28
Win
16–7–5
Chuck Carleton
NWS
6
May 20, 1912
American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27
Loss
15–7–5
Fred Storbeck
PTS
20
Apr 4, 1912
Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
26
Win
15–6–5
Tom Cowler
PTS
15
Mar 30, 1912
The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
25
Loss
14–6–5
Alf Langford
DQ
3 (20)
Jan 29, 1912
The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
Johnson hit Langford when he was down
24
Win
14–5–5
Dennis Haugh
KO
3 (?)
Dec 8, 1911
Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
23
Loss
13–5–5
Matthew Curran
DQ
4 (20)
Dec 1, 1911
Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
22
Loss
13–4–5
Alf Langford
KO
4 (20)
May 22, 1911
Attercliffe Boxing Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
21
Win
13–3–5
Seaman George Pascall
KO
6 (10)
Feb 20, 1911
The Empire, Holborn, London, England, U.K.
20
Win
12–3–5
Jewey Smith
TKO
11 (20)
Jan 23, 1911
Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, Mile End, London, England, U.K.
19
Win
11–3–5
Fred Drummond
TKO
4 (10)
Jan 7, 1911
Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, Mile End, London, England, U.K.
18
Loss
10–3–5
Sam McVey
KO
21 (25)
Nov 19, 1910
Luna Park Skating Rink, Paris, Paris, France
17
Win
10–2–5
Gustave Marthuin
PTS
10
Oct 9, 1910
Wonderland, Paris, Paris, France
16
Win
9–2–5
Jim Maher
KO
3 (10)
Sep 1, 1910
Hippodrome, Paris, Paris, France
15
Win
8–2–5
Alexandre Meunier
KO
5 (10)
Aug 19, 1910
Hippodrome-Théâtre, Roubaix, Nord, France
14
Draw
7–2–5
Sam McVey
PTS
15
Aug 7, 1910
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
13
Draw
7–2–4
Tom Overby
NWS
6
May 31, 1910
Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12
Win
7–2–3
Morris Harris
NWS
6
May 23, 1910
Willis A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11
Loss
6–2–3
Sam Langford
NWS
6
May 14, 1910
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
World colored heavyweight title claim at stake;
10
Draw
6–1–3
Tony Ross
NWS
6
Apr 19, 1910
Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9
draw
6–1–2
Tom Overby
PTS
10
Apr 14, 1910
Keystone A.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8
Draw
6–1–1
Al Kubiak
NWS
6
Mar 29, 1910
Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7
Win
6–1
Charley Stevenson
NWS
6
Mar 14, 1910
West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6
Win
5–1
Tom Overby
NWS
6
Mar 5, 1910
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5
Win
4–1
Tom Overby
NWS
6
Feb 19, 1910
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4
Loss
3–1
Jeff Clark
NWS
6
Feb 14, 1910
West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
George Kid Cotton
PTS
8
Jan 17, 1910
Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Battling Harris
PTS
8
Jan 3, 1910
Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Battling Brooks
TKO
4 (6)
Mar 26, 1909
Lyric Theatre, Binghamton, New York, U.S.
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