The heavyweight bout between American contender Kevin Johnson (25-1-1, 11 KOs) and Australian Alex Leapai (25-3-3, 20 KOs), which was scheduled for March 18, has been postponed two weeks. The fight has been rescheduled to take place April 1. Johnson will be seeking to continue his winning ways in hopes of earning another title shot, while Leapai will be aiming for his … [Read more...]
Johnson Stops Sconiers Early
Former heavyweight contender Kevin Johnson (25-1-1, 11 KOs) scored a first round stoppage against journeyman Harold Sconiers (17-23-2, 11 KOs) Saturday night in Decatur, Georgia. It was Johnson's 3rd consecutive victory since his decision loss against Vitali Klitsckho in 2009. With the win, Johnson hopes to continue building his resume back to title contender status. Johnson … [Read more...]
Kevin Johnson Back in Action this Saturday
Former heavyweight title challenger Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (24-1-1, 10 KOs) is hoping to bounce back to title contention with a win this Saturday over journeyman heavyweight boxer Stacey Frazier (14-6, 5 KOs). Johnson challenged Vitali Klitschko in 2009 for the WBC heavyweight title, but fell fall short in the effort losing almost every round of a unanimous decision. Since … [Read more...]
Kevin Johnson out of Prizefighter tourney
Fightnews.com is reporting that American heavyweight, Kevin Johnson was refused exit from the United States due to non-payment of child support and, therefore, had to pull out of Saturday's Prizefighter heavyweight tournament in the UK. Johnson is the third fighter to pull out of the eight man mini-tournament, billed as "The International Heavyweights." Previously, Fres … [Read more...]
Prizefighter Promises Heavyweight Intrigue During Pacquiao-Heavy Weekend
by Kelsey McCarson This Saturday’s Prizefighter International Heavyweights tournament will battle the curious case of Evander Holyfield vs. Brian Nielson for what really, really hardcore boxing fans spend their time focusing on in addition to this week’s main attraction, the Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley PPV. Let’s face it, this weekend anything in the boxing world … [Read more...]