Tureano Johnson

Tureano Johnson
Statistics
Real name Taureano Dexter Johnson
Rated at Middleweight
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach 73.5 in (187 cm)
Nationality Bahamian
Born (1984-02-12) February 12, 1984
Nassau, Bahamas
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 20
Wins 19
Wins by KO 13
Losses 1

Taureano Dexter Johnson (variously known as Tureano, Toureano, Taureno, or Jhonson; born February 12, 1984) is a Bahamian professional boxer and the current WBC Silver middleweight champion. As an amateur he qualified for the 2008 Olympics.

Amateur career

At the PanAm Games 2007 he lost to Diego Chaves 6:9. He rose to prominence with his effort against PanAm Champion Pedro Lima at the first Olympic qualifier where he lost a close bout. At the second qualifier he won the rematch 10:6 and qualified. He trains in Cuba under the guidance of coach Jesus Yu.

Olympics results

2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division

References


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