How will Glen Johnson be remembered?

[ElTerribleMorales]

IMO he'll be remembered similarly to Dwight Muhammad Qawi, two gritty fighters who although not the most gifted fighters, were as tough as they come and gave the best of their time hell, also two fighters who were a lot better than their records would indicate, both HOF's no doubt

[Myk_Myk]

I Glen summed it up himself when (I believe after the Jones fight) he said, "I'm not the best. I'm just the guy who's willing to fight the best." Of course, a lot of boxers might claim to be willing to fight the best, and they might even mean it. The difference is that Glen Johnson has been able to consistently perform at a high enough level to put him self in position to fight the best.

I kind of think he is similar to Larry Bird in the NBA. Bird had natural talent, but wasn't the most gifted athlete in the NBA. He achieved his greatness through an unparalleled commitment to practicing his craft. Glen is very similar, and is always the consummate professional.

[JazMerkin]

A Hall of Famer as far as I'm concerned. Probably won't be 1st ballot, but he should definitely get there. Although I'm always dubious about how Canastota works these things out when they let Barry McGuigan in there, but have yet to induct Genaro Hernandez or Lupe Pintor. But hopefully Johnson will get in there, he deserves it.

[killersheep]

Johnson is my number 3 favorite fighter after Jhonny Gonzalez and Hozumi Hasegawa.

I don't know how anyone could have anything except for extreme respect for him. Calzaghe wouldn't get in the ring with him, he fought everyone he could. He was the underdog in all his big fights and still had more "Rocky" moments than any other fighter I can think of in the modern era. I mean he has all the elements that you could want in a fight

1. He'll fight anyone.
2. He'll always be there to fight, not just for a check.
3. He's a nice guy, gives honest assessments of his performances.
4. He never stops pressing, he never stops trying to fight the best.

I mean what more could you want out of a pro? He defines the term "professional boxer" to me.