Marvin Johnson Documentary - 3 Time Light Heavyweight Champion

[@deduderi5795]

Criminally under-appreciated fighter in an underrated LHW era. It was guys like him that elevated the "Miracle Matt" era...

[@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt]

The lhw division was DEEP back then

[@t9190kp]

Guys like Yaqui Lopez had MULTIPLE title shots but due to the talent at the top of division could never get to the mountain top!​@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt

[@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt]

@@t9190kp the crazy part is he fought well enough to win all three title fights he was in. There's not one performance among those fights where he could walk away feeling he should have done more

[@dynamitekid5521]

He wasn’t under appreciated and the era wasn’t underrated, it’s considered the best.

[@t9190kp]

@ChristopherMosley-dj3kt I thought he had Saad Muhammad but that dude had more lives than a cat! Lopez and several other fighters of that era would be champions in this era of almost everyone holding a strap!

[@lordofthemanor4082]

So good learning about a fighter with a happy ending.

[@serenityinside1]

Indeed. Sadly quite rare 😞

[@ProfessorJM1]

Word!

[@l.w.8470]

Marvin Johnson was the fastest starting southpaw I ever saw. A great weekend warrior on network television in the late 1970's and 1980s. One of the all-time greats during the "Golden Age" of Light- Heavyweights.

[@HarryHeath-yn2gz]

Yup the man they called Pops had ko pop in both hands and was a punishing southpaw even after getting wiped out by Spinx he bounced right back no problem

[@tmapool]

One of my favorite Light Heavys ever! Thanks rich! You're spoiling us!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, tmapool, glad you enjoyed.

[@danielE.muhammad7622]

Thanks for putting the documentary of Marvin Johnson one of the light heavyweights of the 1970,s and 1980,s.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Daniel.

[@danielE.muhammad7622]

@@RichtheFightHistorian make sure you do one of Hilmer Kenty

[@g.sergiusfidenas6650]

Those Saad fights were insane, don't know how Saad kept eating those uppercuts from Johnson like they were candy. Great fighters both.

[@brianseneca3546]

Saad is one of my favorite fighters and those fights helped build his legend. But today Saad may never win the title. The second fight surely would have been stopped on cuts, also the Conteth fight and the second Lopez fight. This was before Mancini vs Kim after that tragedy the game became and rightfully more safety minded

[@triplejunction7073]

Saad , that guy was such a bulldozer…

[@franksantucci3038]

Matt Franklin AKA Matthew Saad Muhammed, could have fought in any Era of great lt Heavies. Same goes for Marvin Johnson...

[@bennyadler5882]

Agree.

[@HaraDuran]

​@@brianseneca3546but he's also surprisingly crafty,I think it can favor him

[@getsmart3701]

One hour long and it's about one of the best from the golden age of the LHW division and, sadly an often overlooked and forgotten warrior (and a proper Man). And a personal favorite of mine. WOW! that first Matt Franklin fight...just Wow. Thank you for the upload Rich, your work is much appreciated.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Getsmart.

[@brianseneca3546]

Great one Rich and finally a HAPPY ENDING to a great fighter

[@johnfalcetta5431]

Was a fan of Marvin Johnson When I was in the army, my platoon Sergeant was named Marvin Johnson. I asked if he was related to the champ and he was his uncle. Pretty cool

[@domenickparris7650]

Marvin Johnson was tough with a capital T. He fought the best the division had to offer, and never took a backward step. Always in an exciting fight, his wars with Matt Franklin (aka Saad Muhammed) were some of the greatest battles ever in the light heavyweight division.

[@joederocco9321]

marvin was never in a dull fight

[@barriobarrister]

The one punch KO against Spinks. The knockdown against Galindez. The fights against Stewart. That farewell interview. CLASS ACT. Thanks Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Carlos.

[@jessearias2863]

Another great job rich, Marvin Johnson, showed a career has ups and downs but if you hang in there you can succeed 😊 keep it up!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Jesse. Will do.

[@Necroape]

This is crazy i was just looking up Marvin Johnson not long ago thinking why isn't this guy talked about more, thanks again Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Necroape.

[@reycesarcarino4653]

The 80s' Light Heavyweights were Something else Reminds me of the 80s' Superfeatherweights. Pure Talents

[@matthewnewman9214]

Great feature on a great fighter, thanks Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Matthew.

[@lesteryoung5510]

That was a treat to watch. Good job Rich thanks very much

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Lester.

[@emokellen]

Another master class, Rich! I'm always impressed by your work. Keep the "hits" coming, Rich! Like I said, you're the best of boxing on all of KZbin; the undisputed!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks so much, emokellen.

[@MrT-ev4dq]

Could watch him 8 days a week. Part of an Awesome era for light heavyweights. Cheers Rich 👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Mr.T

[@bennyadler5882]

I can’t lie, I loved watching Marv from early on though I rooted for Matt and rival Mike Rossman. Eddie Mustafa said it best, “you fighting Marv, bring a lunchbox cause it’s gonna be a long day”. Nothing but utmost respect for Marv, never ever be another like him.

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

Marvin Johnson surely defined that word warrior.

[@peterparsons7141]

And he has a good life after Boxing. 5 kids, 13 grandkids which he spends his time encouraging and sharing his time with.. Man is a winner !

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

Was part of two big ABC prime time broadcasts in 1979 and 1980. The first was I believe the night of Hagler-Antuofermo controversial draw and the main event of Leonard- Benitez. That night Johnson defeated Victor Galindez and only months later when Johnson lost to Eddie Mustafa Muhammad that fight was a special ABC Monday night broadcast that also had John Tate- Mike Weaver, Sugar Ray Leonard- Davey Boy Green , and Larry Holmes - Leroy Jones. I could be wrong just going on my memory.

[@jamescook4116]

I loved how Marvin Johnson started fights. There was little to no feeling out process. The way he would whip in that left hand was brutal. Full credit to him for never changing and trusting himself, even when occasionally outgunned against the division's elite during a golden era for the division. He gave you everything he had. It is easy to see why he walked away with no regrets. Love this one Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, James. You're spot on his fighting style and mindset.

[@grbbbc]

Rich your tireless work is so appreciated thanks for this an absolute classic.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, GR

[@woflmanjoe642]

If one goes back, throughout history, very few divisions have delivered the kind of competitiveness and excitement as the Light-Heavyweight division; and in that division, the late 70's and early 80's were particularly blessed with talented fighters, whose styles, hearts, and wills complemented each other beautifully. That era was a great time to be a boxing fan...and Marvin Johnson was one of those legendary fighters. Thank you again, Rich, for another excellent look back at one of the sports less talked about warriors.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, WolfmanJoe.

[@brianseneca3546]

He gave Saad hell. Matt was one of my favorite fighters. I remember after the second fight they asked him if he wanted to look at the fight highlights and he "no it reminded me of the first fight!" I always liked Johnson and was thrilled when he KO'd Galindez! Started fast but could never seem to finish in his biggest fights

[@jujones11]

I've been waiting on this documentary for a while

[@stephengeorge3507]

Maybe the most unappreciated champion ever,good fighter,great family man,god bless marvin Johnson, another in a great boxing era

[@stephendeluca4479]

He always struck me (no pun intended) as a really good guy. It's nice to know that he truly was that and that his life turned out okay for him and his wife and family.

[@ike420]

Awesome. Thank you. Made my day.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Ike.

[@Jj-ty7qh]

I am an obsessed fan of boxing and this is one area I have never understood about boxing. Whereby someone can decide to undervalue certain weight classes and ergo the champions of those weights. These are world champions in the hardest trade in the world and yet they are just dismissed as not having achieved anything. It’s crazy beyond words. I dare anyone to step into a ring and spar for just one minute with their brother or fiend of the same weight and see just how difficult this sport is. Then imagine what it’d take to get from there to world champion. Then do it three times. It’s insane. It’s like going to the moon three times. These guys should be looked at as Demi gods. They are our gods of combat.

[@andydalton5344]

Brilliant documentary Rich, thank you! 👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Andy, thanks.

[@michaelj529]

The Golden Era of the Lt Hvy Division!

[@M.P.R.76-ch8rn]

I’m definitely a fan of Marvin Johnson even though I was a baby when he was in his prime , I definitely would of root it for him 🥊

[@bobbybrownsr.6724]

Mr.Johnson was an absolute beast!! Thank you for this documentary

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Bobby.

[@GaryHager]

I love watching Marvin Johnson fights, he came to fight every time out. His fights with Matt Franklin incredible!

[@paulbroderick4217]

Great job Rich!Thanks bud

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure Paul, thank you.

[@jaha777jaha6]

That Franklin Johnson fight was tough, great contest by both competitors

[@TomMendoladrums]

Thanks for this Rich. I have always admired Marvin Johnson, a fitting tribute for him.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Tom.

[@randycook1316]

Franklin/Johnson. Thank you boxing gods. What an era, where guys wanted to face the best.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video Rich ❤

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, John.

[@mackdog3270]

That was a great fight with Franklin, I would have liked to have seen it in person. Unfortunately, I would have been approximately -2 years old 😁. It really showcased the two very different fighting styles

[@HaraDuran]

Johnson was a fast starter than slowly burns out until he can't really finish his opponents,but a good swarmer brawler. While Saad is a slugger that morphs into a boxer puncher at times,starts slow but as the rounds went by and the damage you pour on him starta to sink in he got stronger and stronger until that miracle power beats you.

[@kcatleticos]

Marvin was one of the good Guys Of Boxing -- Thanks for the Presentation..

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, John.

[@paulhaig2467]

Excellent fighting machine in an excellent video , thanks Rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, Paul.

[@M.P.R.76-ch8rn]

Thanks for the video !! This was a sweet science Gem 🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, MPR.

[@stokesr08]

@@RichtheFightHistorianI love what you do. Thanks😁 I asked you a while ago. Can you do a doc on former heavy weight contender Phil Jackson? He fought the likes of Razor Ruddick and Lennox Lewis.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

@@stokesr08 Thank you, Shard. What is your connection to Jackson?

[@stokesr08]

@@RichtheFightHistorian lol. He’s from my neighborhood. You a smart man. You knew it had to be something.😁

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

@@stokesr08 I vaguely recall an article from one of the boxing magazines, if I run across it again I'll look into making a video on him. Other than that, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of press on Jackson...a bit of a painstaking task as he shares the same name as the NBA coach.

[@egopower2264]

GREAT DOCUMENTARY 👍👊💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👑👑👌👌👌💯💯💥💥🏆🏆👀👀👀😎😎😎👍👍👍CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE 👍👊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Ego Power

[@longhunterman2399]

I had the pleasure of watching him fight several times. One of the best light heavyweights to ever lace them up.

[@teashapal]

More excellence Rich. Thx.

[@whitehurstcomic]

Ok, I haven’t watched it yet but I saw it was over an hour so I wanted to go ahead and say thanks. I know you’ll do it justice.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, whitehurstcomic. I couldn't edit the Saad fights down any further. Almost every minute was highlight worthy in those bouts, hence the long running time.

[@whitehurstcomic]

@@RichtheFightHistorian It was awesome! I have to admit, I pulled for Franklin, Braxton and Spinks against Johnson. I liked all four of them but for whatever reason I pulled for the other three. Johnson had some Joe Louis in him. He went after Saad like Joe did Schmelling. I always respected that. He had a sense of honor about himself. I’m glad he retired healthy and a content family man. That’s about as good as a man can do.

[@TheBatugan77]

​@@RichtheFightHistorian Beats anything on TV now. Especially the former sports network ESPN.

[@whitehurstcomic]

@@TheBatugan77 absolutely.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

@@TheBatugan77 Hey thanks, TheBatugan77

[@TheBatugan77]

Well worth the hour-plus viewing. And a happy ending! Great job as always, Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, TheBatugan77

[@bennylevine387]

I'm looking forward to learning more about him in this video. By the time I was "with it," he was at the Leslie Stewart stage and seemed sort of ancient, but I heard he had some great wars in the 70's too.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Ah, you're in for a treat.

[@bennylevine387]

@@RichtheFightHistorian You weren't kidding. Nice!

[@peterparsons7141]

Thanks for these videos, it’s interesting to look at some of these terrific competitors!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, Peter.

[@uncjim]

Excellent documentary on one of the Great Warriors. What courage the man had to just keep “getting up” and coming back. I wasn’t aware of his success post Michael Spinks, in and out of The Ring. Thanks Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, uncjim.

[@michaelj529]

Thanks for this story. I was a big Marvin Johnson fan! Well done.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Michael.

[@joeylamuel5828]

Marvin was an exciting fighter who never gave less than his all. He never would've lost to Leslie Stewart five years earlier. The crop that followed didn't come close to his era.

[@franksantucci3038]

Agreed one hundred 💯, there was an abundance of good Lightheavyweights 70s-80s, here's a couple more not mentioned, Yaqui Lopez, Dwight Braxton AKA Dwight Muhammad Quaie, Carlos "SUGER" DeLeon, Mike "The Jewish Bomber" Rossman, Luke Capuano, and many more. That division was certainly stacked during that Era, unfortunately it was overshadowed by the Heavyweights. Always was always 💯 will be...

[@jamiecarlin-KING]

This is one hell of a channel if you’re a fan of boxing history. Telling the story of these amazing and sometimes flawed human beings, not just the well known champions. Everyone has a story this channel tells the fighters story in I very beautiful way. Great channel.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Jamie.

[@jamiecarlin-KING]

@@RichtheFightHistorian No thank you Rich, I love your videos and just watched the Bob Foster video. True boxing history done brilliantly.👏

[@GilturnerknocksoutphonyFloyd]

Thanks Rich Great job on a fighter that should be remembered. Good fighter and good man He got tremendous leverage on his punches. Really heavy hands.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, James.

[@shawnthaicon2586]

I first heard of him when I was a kid when he came to Trinidad to fight our champion Leslie 'Tiger' Stewart.. definitely a legend

[@triplejunction7073]

Michael Spinks looked like he was about 25 pounds bigger than Johnson. Just shows how good Spinks was back in the day only time Marvin was really chinned.

[@cycletouringoz5760]

I ? Mention ……Johnson, Saad Muhammad, Braxton / Qawi, Yaqui Lopez, Conteh, Spinks, Kates Eddue Mustafa Muhammad, Kares, Bull Martin to modern day “fans and generally speaking ? No one knows them ! All great fighters in my eyes, in a time when the Light Heavyweight division was stacked with talent Great work here as always from RTFH 🥊🥊💥💥🥊🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, CTO

[@bennyadler5882]

They should look those fighters up, watch and learn what “parity” meant at 175.

[@keithcampbell6806]

You could add James Scott to the list of those outstanding light heavies of that era.😊

[@mikehatcher617]

Aye Rich always enjoy your Work best in the business !!! Took me back to the Heyday of Network Boxing in the 70’s/80’s ✊🏽 Great LightHeavy’s in those 2 decades

[@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi]

I never heard of this Champion. Thanks for enlightening me Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Sure thing, LetitGoIazziter

[@brettpaterson8042]

Great feature length on a great era of LH boxing Rich, super footage as well. Marvin Johnson was a great and such a exciting boxer to watch. His style seemed to be made for dramatic fights. I really enjoyed this documentary Rich, thanks.🥊

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Brett.

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN

[@gordonluis2039]

No greater warrior than Marvin Johnson

[@GavinFox-uk9sn]

Pure fighter through and through, a real fighting man of the sport, but was also a good man in general!

[@linuswang6572]

Very cool and interesting as always. Just the right balance between fight footage and biography. (85% fighting -- perfect for a fightfreak like me!) Thanks! I also loved the fact that Johnson finally got to pull off one successful title defence.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thank you, Linus.

[@towers950]

Magic Rich keep them coming buddy ! great work.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hey thanks, Kim. Will do.

[@ericdenigro1607]

This man was a true boxer!

[@triplejunction7073]

Was there ever a boxer with less quit in him than Marvin Johnson?

[@davidramirez4810]

Saad Muhammad said Johnson was the baddest guy he ever faced.

[@AlamoCityCello]

Thanks Rich!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

My pleasure, John.

[@lloydcrooks712]

Great and exciting fighter remember him well

[@Ren_Brands]

Excelent Video, i Wish you success and happines.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

I wish the same for you, Rene, thanks.

[@davidmccann9811]

56:28: "Manson referred to Johnson as an old man." Johnson was 28 at the time, and only 5 months older than Manson. 😂

[@searchforthestrangler5034]

How embarrassing for Manson that fight was

[@cielloss]

Just met his nephew at value city furniture 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾i swear

[@bennyadler5882]

Just a memory, the day Marv defended vs Matt Franklin, the Indianapolis arena (10k capacity) sold out, the city closed down for the afternoon so to speak. I’ll never forget that image, intensity and disappointment there had to be a loser. Marv was like Superman to me.

[@JosephMiller-hu7bq]

Marvin Hagler reminded me of a smaller Marvin Johnson from how they moved in the ring , they both great to watch.

[@egopower2264]

THIS ONE WAS👌👌👌👍👍👍👊👊👊💪💪💪👀👀👀🔥🔥💯💯💯💥💥💥👑👑👑👑👀👀👀

[@danielroth8738]

He and his wife sound like good people.

[@scottgoff6136]

Golden area of boxing 🥊 in Philadelphia from America’s Showplace the Air Conditioned Spectrum. Shown locally on Prism with former Flyer goaltender Bobby The Chief Taylor providing color analysis! Crazy

[@Jeanettesboxingchannel]

He, Jose Luis Ramirez, Santos Laciar and Wilfredo Vazquez, to the IBHOF, right now

[@elwin38]

Went to the same high school as the big O even though the big O came out of Crispus Attucks in 1956.

[@2383Scorpio]

Good job Rich on one of my favorite light heavyweight fighters in the golden era of the light heavyweights in Marvin Johnson. He almost fought everyone in his time. Pops would have give the great light heavyweight fighters the run for their money had he fought the likes of Qawi, Hill, Conteh, Rossman, Andries, Harding and Czyz. Anyways, keep it up Rich.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Scorpio. Those would have been epic battles.

[@2383Scorpio]

@@RichtheFightHistorian You're welcome Rich my man.

[@petierican6079]

This man was a real guts balls to the wall fighter his wars because they were wars he fought the best when fighting the best was man to man sh!t not man cherry 🍒 picking the weakest to protect the O the 70s and 80s best time's to be a boxing 🥊 supporter rich thank you for all you do and man you do so much for the viewers 💯❤💥👑🔥👍🙏🔥💯👍💪😇the documentary 👑👑👑

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, Petie. yes, nothing like the LHWs of the 70s/early80s.

[@petierican6079]

@@RichtheFightHistorian nothing like our generation rich I hope the younger generation knows what your teaching has no price this is priceless God bless your talent and I'm happy those people stepped back off your site 🙏🙏🙏

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

@@petierican6079 Thanks, Petie. Yes, they released the restriction and I'll drop that video tonight.

[@petierican6079]

@@RichtheFightHistorian great looking forward rich 👍👍

[@Free_J_ghasta]

I was just about to give up, clocked into work defeated. Thanks again rich

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Hang in there, Mr S.

[@randycook1316]

Franklin must’ve been drinking from Pryor’s water bottle.

[@goldenone82]

I was lucky enough to see Johnson fight numerous times, always in action packed bouts. underappreciated champion. Thanks Rich great job as usual. Is Marvin Johnson in the IBHOF?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, goldenone82. Johnson isn't in the IBHOF.

[@goldenone82]

Thanks Rich, The IBHOF should be ashamed

[@alangrace8628]

Rich you do better with every video, your work really is unparalleled on the history of these boxing legends ..

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks so much, Alan.

[@brianseneca3546]

I think you have the same copy of the Spinks fight that I do Rich! Never seen a good version of it

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Ah, I tried. Fished out an old VHS copy of that match and it was exactly the same quality as the DVD I ripped it from :(

[@lordofthemanor4082]

Great video as always Rich, will you ever make a Jim Watt documentary?

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yes, but it won't be for a long while.

[@prodigyboxing9644]

The Spinks Jinx (Left uppercut) 👊👊

[@t9190kp]

I live in Indy..Johnson had horrible management! Won 3 straps and 1 successful defense I believe? Was always put in with the #1 contender right after he won a belt.

[@enzothebaker4047]

It was always a pleasure to listen to Keith Jackson call a fight. Wide World of Sports boxing was the best! KJ, Cosell, and Chris Schenkle were always good.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Yes, I wish Chris Schenkel did more boxing broadcasts, he was quite good.

[@bookah8787]

Omg move your head he's getting caught a lot changing up the gears now let's go 👊 enjoying this one Richie mate thank you 👍

[@bookah8787]

Fighter in the red shorts brought a game plan and it's working high guard tit for tat both good fighters

[@bookah8787]

The Mrs is snoring next to me I told her to slow down with the wine going to feel like shit lol and your teas going cold not my problem

[@bookah8787]

Franklin is his kryptonite really heavy handed to

[@bookah8787]

Now that was a fight and the rematch didn't step off the gas once

[@bookah8787]

Anymore fight film of that Franklin guy Richie ? He was a really good fighter

[@marquismorris1548]

Great Warrior 'do or die ' style just needed a better defense. Hurt Spinx before that KO punch.

[@JMTrucking1417]

Bey rich, any idea where galindez was as far as his career when he fought johnson ? I saw your doc on him too & he seems to hav been cut from the same cloth . Im nust curious if they were both about the same age

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Galindez was at the end of his career by the time he faced Johnson. He's fighting on his back foot throughout and his game plan is reduced to trying to catch Johnson coming in.

[@JMTrucking1417]

Thnkyu

[@mh2584]

Michael spinks came and cleaned out the division

[@serenityinside1]

Indeed; when they were all somewhat shopworn and faded from bashing the snot out kf each other for years! They seemed to fig up one last big effort against him but spinks was fresh , and yes, very talented and could bang .

[@JosephMiller-hu7bq]

Marvin vs Franklin or Mathew had wars their fights don't get talked or watched boxing fans who have never watched their fights watch their fight is why I think Dwight Braxton beat Mathew he was to many wars didn't have another one left him .

[@MarkUnderwood-yl7sz]

Johnson was my coach at the Indy PAL and I can't emphasize how disinterested he was in all of us kids and aspiring fighters. Not a particularly nice guy. Still, even with that, we all cheered him against Manson in a surprisingly big local fight and beating Stewart to finally win a title.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Interesting. I remember reading something similar about Johnson in Tris Dixon's 'Road to Nowhere' but I'll have to revisit that book.

[@MarkUnderwood-yl7sz]

​@RichtheFightHistorian there ended up being a fairly public scandal where Johnson and Prater were caught and fired from what was called a "phantom job" where they rarely showed up. The year plus he was "our coach", I saw him maybe 20 times. Prater actually sparred with me, but he wasn't around that much more. I understood Johnson saw boxing as a job and wasn't in love with being a fighter and was bitter he missed out on the big money.

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

@@MarkUnderwood-yl7sz I see it now, looks like it was around '79. Curious if you met Champ Chaney during this time?

[@shawnthaicon2586]

Leslie Stewart pls?

[@JMTrucking1417]

Tht was GGGGGrreat like tony the tiger use to say !!!!

[@RichtheFightHistorian]

Thanks, John.