George Johnson

“Scrap Iron”

Boxing · Deceased

22-27-5RECORD

11WINS BY KO / TKO

11WINS BY DECISION

54PRO FIGHTS

Profile

Full name	George Raft Johnson
Nickname	Scrap Iron
Date of birth	15 Dec 1938
Died	9 Apr 2016
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Oklahoma City, United States
Based in	Not added yet
Weight classes	Heavyweight
Trainers	Not added yet
Height	175 cm (5′9″)
Reach	Not added yet
Stance	Orthodox
Years active	1958–1975
Status	Deceased
Pro debut	9 Jun 1958
Last fight	Loss vs Duane Bobick, 13 Nov 1975

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Background

American heavyweight journeyman known for his durability, nicknamed 'Scrap Iron'. He faced many leading contenders and champions including George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Sonny Liston.

Fight history

54 professional fights. Newest first.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	Duane Bobick	TKO (corner retirement)	4		13 Nov 1975	Met Center, Bloomington, Minnesota, US
Draw	Scott LeDoux	Decision (points)	10		14 Aug 1975	Saint Paul Civic Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US	Split decision for LeDoux overturned to a draw
Loss	Leroy Jones	Decision (points)	10		18 Mar 1975	Honolulu, Hawaii, US
Loss	Jerry Quarry	Decision (unanimous)	10		25 Feb 1975	Hawaii International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, US
Loss	Johnny Boudreaux	Decision (points)	10		16 Sep 1974	Houston, Texas, US
Loss	Boone Kirkman	Decision (unanimous)	10		23 Oct 1973	Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, US
Win	Joe Tiger Harris	TKO	3		2 Jul 1973	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Win	John Robinson	KO	2		16 May 1973	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Win	Terry Sorrell	KO	5	1:41	25 Apr 1973	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Win	Dave Sherman	TKO	2		11 Apr 1973	Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Loss	Ron Lyle	KO	3	0:31	25 Mar 1972	Denver, Colorado, US
Loss	Juergen Blin	TKO	2		1 Oct 1971	Hamburg, Germany
Win	MacArthur Swindell	Decision (points)	10		30 Jun 1971	Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, US
Loss	Joe Bugner	Decision (points)	10		3 Nov 1970	Royal Albert Hall, London, England
Loss	George Foreman	TKO	7	1:41	16 May 1970	Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, US
Loss	Jerry Quarry	Decision (unanimous)	10		19 Mar 1970	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Loss	Sonny Liston	TKO	7	2:55	19 May 1969	Las Vegas Convention Center, Winchester, Nevada, US
Win	Bob Felstein	Decision (points)	10		18 Feb 1969	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Win	Alvin Tiger	TKO	6		2 Oct 1968	Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, US
Win	Roy Wallace	Decision (unanimous)	10		22 Aug 1968	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Win	Ray White	Decision (unanimous)	10		28 Nov 1967	Community Concourse, San Diego, California, US
Win	Earl Averette	Decision (unanimous)	10		26 Oct 1967	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Win	Santo Amonti	TKO	10	1:19	2 Aug 1967	Los Angeles Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, US
Loss	Joe Frazier	Decision (unanimous)	10		4 May 1967	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Win	Otha Brown	TKO	7	0:59	15 Dec 1966	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Loss	Eddie Machen	Decision (unanimous)	10		29 Sep 1966	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Win	Emil Umek	Decision (unanimous)	10		26 Jul 1966	Stockyards Coliseum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Loss	Jerry Quarry	TKO	2	2:40	7 Apr 1966	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Draw	Chuck Leslie	Decision (points)	10		6 Jan 1966	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Draw	Manuel Ramos	Decision (points)	10		4 Nov 1965	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Win	Jimmy Harryman	TKO	10	1:18	21 Oct 1965	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Loss	Elmer Rush	Decision (unanimous)	10		27 Sep 1965	The Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, US
Loss	Henry Clark	Decision (points)	10		23 Sep 1965	Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California, US
Loss	Amos Lincoln	KO	5	2:27	5 Aug 1965	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Win	Roy Rogers	TKO	7	2:30	22 Jun 1965	Lubbock, Texas, US
Loss	Roy Rogers	Decision (unanimous)	10		9 Nov 1964	Dallas Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
Loss	Thad Spencer	KO	4		4 Aug 1964	Castaways Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Loss	Sonny Moore	Decision (points)	10		25 May 1964	Dallas Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
Win	Sonny Moore	Decision (split)	10		14 Apr 1964	Lindsayland Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Draw	John L. Davey	Decision (points)	10		7 Apr 1964	Stockyards Coliseum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Win	Roy Crear	Decision (split)	10		17 Mar 1964	Lindsayland Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Win	Leo Bennett	TKO	2		11 Feb 1964	Stockyards Coliseum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Draw	Buddy Turman	Decision (points)	10		5 Nov 1962	Tyler, Texas, US
Loss	Ernie Cab	KO	6		25 Apr 1961	City Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
Loss	Tod Herring	KO	6		7 Mar 1961	Houston, Texas, US
Loss	Donnie Fleeman	TKO	7		28 Nov 1960	Dallas Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas, US
Win	Leo Bennett	KO	1	2:45	15 Sep 1960	Oklahoma City Municipal Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Loss	Floyd Joyner	Decision (points)	6		31 Aug 1960	Albuquerque Civic Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Win	Benny Lee Bowser	Decision (points)	6		2 Aug 1960	Port Arthur, Texas, US
Win	Donny Blue	Decision (points)	6		13 Jun 1960	Wichita, Kansas, US
Loss	Wayne Heath	Decision (points)	6		12 Apr 1960	Lindsayland Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Loss	Wayne Heath	Decision (points)	4		24 Nov 1959	Lindsayland Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Win	Ted Hester	Decision (points)	4		10 Nov 1959	Lindsayland Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Loss	Johnny Carroll	TKO	2		9 Jun 1958	Tucson Sports Center, Tucson, Arizona, US	Pro debut

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