Golden Demond Johnson (born October 23, 1974, in

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) is a professional

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in the

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division. He's the former three-time NABF champion at

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, and

Personal life

Golden Johnson is the cousin of former world champion Reggie Johnson. He was born in

, and is a resident of

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.He currently lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Professional career

Johnson made his debut in professional boxing with a first-round

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win over Chris George on September 3, 1993. Johnson then lost in his very next fight, a second-round knockout at the hands of Pedro Calderon. Johnson's career failed to take off immediately, as he compiled a record of 4 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in the first year of his career. Starting in October 1994, however, Johnson went on an eleven fight win streak before losing too title contender Israel Cardona (29-2).

IBF Lightweight Championship

In January 1999, Golden lost to an undefeated

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, the bout was for the IBF Lightweight Championship. Johnson continued to win most of his fights in subsequent years mixing in losses against boxers including

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and

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WBO Inter-Continental

In 2006 he breathed new life into his career with an upset win over prospect Oscar Diaz, setting up a fight for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental

Championship against

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. Johnson was dispatched quickly by Margarito, losing by TKO at 2:28 of the 1st round.

Professional boxing record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Golden 1974 births Living people Boxers from Texas Welterweight boxers Sportspeople from Wichita Falls, Texas American male boxers