Callum Johnson produced the ideal victory over Sean Monaghan as he returned to America with a third-round stoppage win, says pundit, Matthew Macklin. The British light-heavyweight floored Monaghan twice in the second round before he pounded the New Yorker to a halt in the third at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York, on Saturday. Johnson hopes …
13Feb
Johnson Expects Second World Title Shot If He Beats MonaghanJohnson Expects Second World Title Shot If He Beats Monaghan
Joe Gallagher recently spoke with Boxing News regarding Callum Johnson’s next fight against Sean Monogham – who he must get past on 9th March if he hopes to snare a second world title fight. Last year Johnson dropped IBF light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev before being beaten in the fourth round. Johnson hopes that winning this next fight in America will …
05Oct
Callum Johnson: Wants World Title Shot To be Final Tribute For DadCallum Johnson: Wants World Title Shot To be Final Tribute For Dad
Ahead of the biggest fight of his career to date, Callum Johnson spoke with the BBC before his world title shot in Chicago. Just days away from his world title fight, Callum looks strong and athletic. But there are tears running down his face. The British light-heavyweight champion’s father, Paul, passed away suddenly in February 2016 at the age of …
09Aug
Callum Johnson Not Fazed By BeterbievCallum Johnson Not Fazed By Beterbiev
This week Callum Johnson came face to face with Artur Beterbiev in Chicago ahead of their October world title clash. Callum Johnson has branded Artur Beterbiev a ‘beast’, but insists his knockout power can topple the fearsome IBF light-heavyweight king. The 32-year-old British and Commonwealth champion has seized the opportunity to challenge Beterbiev for the IBF belt on promoter Eddie …
27Jun
Callum Johnson Get World Title Shot!Callum Johnson Get World Title Shot!
Callum Johnson will challenge Artur Beterbiev for the IBF world light-heavyweight title in the USA on 6th October. Few fighters had been willing to take on the feared Canada-based champion Beterbiev, but number eight contender Johnson has accepted a mandatory opportunity and is now confirmed as the Russian’s first title defence. It is a mighty step up in class for …