Tureano Johnson | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Taureano Dexter Johnson |
Weight(s) | Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Reach | 73.5 in (187 cm) |
Nationality | Bahamian |
Born |
Nassau, Bahamas |
February 12, 1984
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 21 |
Wins | 20 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 1 |
Taureano Dexter Johnson (variously known as Tureano, Toureano, Taureno, or Jhonson; born February 12, 1984) is a Bahamian professional boxer and the current WBC Silver middleweight champion. As an amateur he qualified for the 2008 Olympics.
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.
2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division