Johnny Nelson
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Ivanson Ranny "Johnny" Nelson[1] MBE (born 4 January 1967) is a British boxing analyst and former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 2005. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight title from 1999 to 2006, and remains the longest reigning cruiserweight world champion of all time. Nelson defended the title against thirteen different opponents, more than any other cruiserweight in history, and holds a joint-record of most consecutive cruiserweight title defences (along with Marco Huck). He also never lost the title in the ring. At regional level, he held the British cruiserweight title twice between 1989 and 1997, and the European cruiserweight title twice between 1990 and 1998.
Johnny Nelson MBE | |
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Born | Ivanson Ranny Nelson (1967-01-04) 4 January 1967 (age 57) Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Other names | The Entertainer |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 6 ft 2+1ā2 in (189 cm) |
Reach | 81 in (206 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 59 |
Wins | 45 |
Wins by KO | 29 |
Losses | 12 |
Draws | 2 |