Dashon Johnson (born January 25, 1988) is an American professional boxer, mixed martial artist, and former

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(NABA) title

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champion. Johnson is from Fontana, California.

Boxing career

NABA title

In 2015, he defeated Mike Gavronski to win the NABA title. He successfully defended the title against Izaak Cardona, winning by

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Other regional title attempts

Johnson lost to

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for the

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and

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super middleweight titles.

Other notable opponents

Johnson has competed against many notable opponents in non-title fights, but most ended in a loss. He has lost to

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, and

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, while defeating Craig McEwan.

Sparring

Johnson has been a boxing

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partner of

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and

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Mixed martial arts career

Johnson has also fought twice in the

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,, losing both bouts before his contract was cut by the organisation.

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