Marvin Johnson (boxer)

Marvin Johnson
Born
Marvin Johnson

(1954-04-12) April 12, 1954 (age 70)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesPops
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height5 ft 10+12 in (179 cm)
Reach72+12 in (184 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins43
Wins by KO35
Losses6
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Munich Middleweight

Marvin Johnson (born April 12, 1954)[1] is an American former boxer who was a 3-time light-heavyweight champion of the world. As an amateur, Johnson fought in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, winning a bronze medal, and made his way up the professional ranks in the light heavyweight division soon thereafter. Johnson was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008 alongside Lennox Lewis and Pernell Whitaker. His nickname is "Pops".

  1. ^ "A three-time world champion who's not in the International Boxing Hall of Fame: How can that be?". Max Boxing. Retrieved 2021-05-15.

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