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John Lester Johnson was an American professional boxer with a 39-29-6 record. 23 of those wins came by knockout (59% KO rate). John Lester Johnson died on March 27, 1968.

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John LesterJohnson

John Lester Johnson

39

Wins23 KO · 59%

29

Losses

6

Draws12 tracked bouts

Height
6′0″
Tracked since
Jul 22, 1913
Died
Mar 27, 1968
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Current streak
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Last bout
L to Kid Norfolk · NWS · Jun 2, 1922

Complete Fight History

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1922

JUN 2L toKid Norfolk· NWSRiverside Arena · Covington—

1921

FEB 2L toKid Norfolk· NWSRoller Palace Rink · Detroit—

1920

JUN 14L toKid Norfolk· KO · R1Flower City A.C. · Rochester—

JUN 7d.Kid Norfolk· DQ · R3Flower City A.C. · Rochester—

1919

OCT 3L toKid Norfolk· PTSLyric Theater · Baltimore—

JUN 10L toHarry Wills· NWSJersey City · New Jersey—

1916

JUL 14drewJack Dempsey· NWSHarlem Sporting Club · Harlem—

APR 7L toHarry Wills· NWSHarlem S.C. · NYC—

1915

MAR 12L toHarry Wills· PTSTommy Burns Arena · New Orleans—

JAN 11L toJoe Jeanette· NWSPioneer Sporting Club · NYC—

1913

SEP 9L toSam Langford· KO · R1Atlantic Garden A.C. · NYC—

JUL 22L toJoe Jeanette· NWSAtlantic Garden A.C. · NYC—

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Common Questions

What is John Lester Johnson's professional boxing record?
John Lester Johnson's professional record is 39-29-6, with 23 knockouts.
Has John Lester Johnson lost a fight?
Yes. John Lester Johnson lost 29 professional fights and finished with a 39-29-6 record.
When is John Lester Johnson's next fight?
John Lester Johnson died on March 27, 1968 and has no next fight.
Is John Lester Johnson retired?
John Lester Johnson died on March 27, 1968; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on June 2, 1922.