By Dennis Broadhurst: Now has come the point where we have to put Vitali Klitschko up there with the remembered, great fighters. I recently wrote two ranking articles on the heavyweight division and placed Klitschko as the 16th greatest heavyweight of all time in front of Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. I feel that to get a ranking among the greats a fighter must prove them-self during their time and be the dominant champion or at least one of the dominant champions in their division.
Kevin Johnson
Vitali Klitschko vs. Kevin Johnson on December 12th – Boxing News
By Dave Lahr: WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will be returning to action on December 12th against number #6 ranked WBC heavyweight contender Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9 KO’s) at the PostFinance Arena, in Berne, Switzerland. Klitschko, 38, is coming off an impressive 10th round stoppage of previously unbeaten heavyweight Chris Arreola on September 26th, at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles.
Klitschko vs. Johnson on December 12th? News
By Eric Thomas: It’s looking like World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (28-2, 37 KO’s) will be fighting number #6 ranked WBC heavyweight contender Kevin Johnson on December 12th, possibly to take place in Switzerland, according to the latest boxing news.
News – Vitali Klitschko to face Johnson or Maskaev in December
By William Mackay: World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is reportedly looking to fight either unbeaten Kevin Johnson (22-0, 9 KO’s) or 40-year-old former WBC champion Oleg Maskaev in December. For boxing fans, neither of these fighters will likely bring much interest nor attract attention for Vitali. However, there just isn’t many choices for Klitschko in the division because of the lack of quality that exists at this time.
Odlanier Solis vs. Kevin Johnson bout Called off – News
By Dave Lahr: The bout between unbeaten heavyweight contenders Odlanier Solis (14-0, 10 KO’s) and Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9 KO’s) has reportedly been called off. The reason for the cancellation of the bout is because the 30-year-old Johnson is ranked number # 6 in the World Boxing Council, and is within grasp of a title shot against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko.
Boxing News – Solis-Johnson to Fight on August 15th
By Jim Dower: Undefeated heavyweight contender Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9 KO’s) will be taking a risky fight against unbeaten former 2004 heavyweight Gold Medal winner Odlanier Solis (14-0, 10 KO’s) on August 15th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Johnson, 29, is ranked number #4 in the WBA, #7 WBC and #13 in the IBF, is within striking distance of a fight against World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev and is looking to make an impression on the boxing world by fighting the unbeaten former Cuban gold medal winner Solis.
Johnson Stops Vargas; Teron Defeats Valtierra – Boxing Results
By Jim Dower: Undefeated heavyweight contender Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9 KOs) made a statement last night, stopping prospect Devin Vargas (17-1, 7 KOs) in the 6th round at the Harrah’s Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, in New Jersey. Vargas, 27, a 2004 Olympian for the United States, looked good in the first two rounds, outworking Johnson and throwing a lot of punches.
Chavez Jr. vs. Cuello; Kevin Johnson Is Coming – Boxing News
This is really starting to get ridiculous. First off, Valuev, aka Frankenstein has no business with the WBA title in the first place. He’s never beaten anyone in the top 10. Since winning the title, he’s defended it against John Ruiz, Monte Barrett, and Evander Holyfield. I mean, this is becoming a joke. And Chagaev, he’s never beaten anyone either other than Valuev, who as I pointed out earlier, should have never had the title in the first place.
Johnson, Miranda, Powell, Muriqi – Boxing News
Bronx, NY – The year 2009 is finally here and if it is anything like 2008, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing is in for yet another extremely busy year in the boxing world. Whether it was exciting sold out shows, major signings, or watching our fighters climb the ladder in the world ratings, Star Boxing had it all, including having two of its top fighters being named to Dan Rafael’s ESPN.com, Top Prospects of 2008 list. Below is a brief break down of the Star Boxing Roster and what they accomplished this past year.
Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson Baffled By David Haye
WBA #7 heavyweight Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (20-0-1, 7KO) fresh off his 5th round destruction of former heavyweight champion of the world Bruce Seldon (38-7, 34KO) was left speechless, a very uncommon occurrence for the colorful Johnson, upon hearing that fellow top 10 heavyweight contender David Haye (21- 1, 20KO) was still looking for an opponent for his heavyweight debut on November 15th.
“I don’t understand,” said a perplexed Johnson who sat shaking his head for several minutes. “This guy runs his mouth for months saying that he is going to take over the heavyweight division, that he is going to knock this guy and that guy out, but here I am stepping up to the plate, and now he doesn’t want the fight,” questioned Johnson.
“Maybe he thought I wouldn’t want the fight and he wasn’t prepared for my acceptance, but he obviously doesn’t know Kevin Johnson then. I have said since day one that I would fight anyone, anywhere, anytime. The fight with Haye would take place in his backyard, his homeland of London, and that still didn’t bother me. He knows that it wouldn’t matter if he had his entire country screaming and cheering for him because once he gets in that ring, it’s just me and him.