Fifteen Years After Hanging Up His Gloves, Mark Johnson Still Fighting For Respect
Fifteen Years After Hanging Up His Gloves, Mark Johnson Still Fighting For Respect
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Washington, D.C. native Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson epitomizes Black history during a month when we remember historic African-American figures and their accomplishments.
Johnson achieved greatness inside the boxing ring. He became the first African-American fighter to win a world title at both flyweight (112 pounds) and super flyweight (115 pounds). He capped an illustrious 16-year career with a record of 44 wins and 5 losses, with 28 of those wins coming via knockout.