Chris “Mr. Showtime” Johnson (born August 8, 1971) is a retired professional boxer from Canada, originally born in Jamaica. He is best known for winning a bronze medal for Canada in the middleweight division at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
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Career Highlights
- Amateur Success: Beyond his Olympic bronze, Johnson won the gold medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and was a five-time Canadian National Champion.
- Professional Record: He finished his pro career with 26 wins (14 by KO), 3 losses, and 1 draw.
- Titles: He captured the WBF World Light Heavyweight Title in 1998 and the NABF Light Heavyweight Title in 2000.
- Retirement: His career ended abruptly in 2001 after suffering a subdural hematoma during a knockout loss to Antonio Tarver. nstagram +4
Post-Boxing Career
Following his retirement, Johnson transitioned into a successful coaching career. He founded Clancy’s Boxing Academy (formerly Chris Johnson’s Fighting Alliance) in Mississauga, Ontario. Notable fighters he has trained include: www.olympics.com +1
- Steve “The Canadian Kid” Molitor: Former IBF Junior Featherweight World Champion.
- Andrew Singh Kooner: Two-time Olympic boxer. YouTube +1
He was inducted into the Boxing Canada Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2019. Wikipedia +1
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