Marvin Johnson
Marvin Johnson held the WBA and WBC light heavyweight world titles between 1978 and 1987.
- World title bouts
- 7
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 4–3
- World titles held
- 2
- Longest world title reign (WBA light heavyweight, 1986–1987)
- 1 year, 3 months
Timeline of world title events
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1987
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Leslie Stewart beats Marvin Johnson via corner retirement 8/12
Light Heavyweight · WBA
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1986
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 1 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Marvin Johnson beats Jean Marie Emebe via knockout 13/15
Light Heavyweight · WBA
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Marvin Johnson beats Leslie Stewart via knockout 7/15
Light Heavyweight · WBA
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1985
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 1 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1984
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 3 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1983
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 5 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1982
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 7 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1981
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 10 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1980
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 5 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad beats Marvin Johnson via knockout 11/15
Light Heavyweight · WBA
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1979
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 1 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Marvin Johnson beats Victor Galindez via knockout 11/15
Light Heavyweight · WBA
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Matthew Saad Muhammad beats Marvin Johnson via knockout 8/15
Light Heavyweight · WBC
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1978
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The Ring magazine rates Marvin Johnson No. 5 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Marvin Johnson beats Mate Parlov via knockout 10/15
Light Heavyweight · WBC