Boxing Only


26 years ago

William Guthrie vs Reggie Johnson

William Guthrie vs Reggie Johnson

Date: 6th February 1998

Venue: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut

Title: IBF World Light Heavyweight Title

Promoter: America Presents Boxing

Tv: HBO Boxing After Dark

William Guthrie
( 24 - 0 - 0 )
Weight: 174 lbs

Reggie Johnson
( 36 - 5 - 1 )
Weight: 172 lbs


Floridian, William Guthrie (24-0-0) made the first defence of his IBF world light-heavyweight title at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, in an all-southpaw battle with Reggie Johnson (36-5-1)  from Houston, Texas on February 6th 1998.

The 6ft 1 Inch Guthrie had stopped Ohio's Darrin Allen in the 3rd round of their vacant title match seven months earlier to become world champion.


William Guthrie vs Reggie Johnson on YouTube




Related Links