Tureano Johnson
Taureano Dexter Johnson (variously known as Tureano, Toureano, Taureno, or Jhonson; born 12 February 1984) is a Bahamian professional boxer who held the WBC Silver middleweight title in 2015. As an amateur he qualified for the 2008 Olympics.
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Amateur career[edit]
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[edit]
2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division
- Defeated Rolande Moses (Grenada) - PTS (18-3)
- Defeated Olexandr Stretskyy (Ukraine) - PTS 9-4
- Lost to Kanat Islam (Kazakhstan) 4-14
Professional boxing record[edit]
24 fights | 21 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 15 | 2 |
By decision | 6 | 0 |
Draws | 1 |