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The hyped comeback of former world champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez is now over before it ever got started, after the boxer lost by knockout in Germany. In his heavyweight debut, Hernandez (29-2, 14 KO) fell by knockout in the seventh round to 40-year-old veteran Kevin Johnson.
Mariusz Wach found his way back to the win column, though he was forced to work harder than most expected to be the case. The fringe contender from Krakow, Poland turned away a relatively spirited challenge from Kevin Johnson to claim a 10-round decision Friday evening behind closed doors at Palac w Konarach in Konary, Poland.
Despite skepticism of the show never seeing the light of day, Mariusz Wach and Kevin Johnson are set to move forward with their heavyweight collision. The pair of 40-year old heavyweights square off Friday evening at Pa?ac w Konarach in Konary, Poland. Both took to the scales on Thursday, with all 14 participants on the show wearing protective masks and practicing social distancing amidst the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
The European Boxing Union, EBU, is now back in business and have handed out the awards for the season 2019-2020 and it looks as follows: Promoters of the year. Opi since 82 and Matchroom Sports. Boxer of the Year: David Avanesyan (EBU welterweight champ).
Veteran heavyweight Kevin Johnson, who fought former unified champion Andy Ruiz in 2018, believes the Mexican boxer will once again regain the world titles. Back in June of 2019, Ruiz shocked the world when he dropped Anthony Joshua four times for a stoppage win in seven to capture the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO world titles.
Poland can now claim the biggest fight on the boxing schedule—at least from a physical standpoint. Former title challenger Mariusz ‘Viking’ Wach has been tabbed to headline a show in his home country, as the 6’7 ½” heavyweight will face veteran trialhorse Kevin Johnson atop a June 12 card at Pa?ac w Konarach in Konary, Poland. The event—which was first reported by ESPN Knockout’s Julius Julianis—will stream live Pay-Per-View through EventTV.global (PLN 20/$4.75 USD) and will be closed to the public. Designated essential personnel will be the only people permitted to enter the facility, providing they comply with all guidelines as instituted by national health officials.
Bakole, Johnson Fight Photos Gallery - Newcastle Arena, Newcastle - Heavyweight prospect Martin Bakole (14-1, 11 KOs) did something that is very rare, he secured a stoppage win over veteran Kevin Johnson, who has only been stopped by Anthony Joshua and Peter Milas.
Newcastle Arena, Newcastle - Heavyweight prospect Martin Bakole (14-1, 11 KOs) did something that is very rare, he secured a stoppage win over veteran Kevin Johnson, who has only been stopped by Anthony Joshua and Peter Milas.
Leicester Arena, Leicester - Heavyweight contender Nathan Gorman (16-0, 11 KOs) continued the push for a domestic showdown with Daniel Dubois with a ten round unanimous decision over late replacement Kevin Johnson (34-13-1, 18 KOs).
In the main event from Morningside Arena in Leicester, England, Sam Bowen will make the first defense of his British super featherweight title against Jordan McCorry. And, in the co-feature, heavyweight hopeful Nathan Gorman will fight former world title challenger Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson in a 12-rounder. Bowen-McCrory and Gorman-Johnson will headline a live and exclusive stream beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on ESPN+.