How will Glen Johnson be remembered?

[IronDanLaw]

For knocking out RJJ.

[CutMeMick]

The almost guy...

Mostly remembered for his win over RJJ.

[Fenster]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

[HattonTheHammer]

sturdy and resilient come to mind when you think of glen johnson

I put him in the same category as carlos baldomir and joshua clottey. Great fighter who`s record didnt do him justice. But was always that level just behind a great fighter

[Zilla]

The title of this thread reads like he died or something.

[JazMerkin]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

This of course has NOTHING to do with Calzaghe ducking him. Also was the Jones he fought really worse than the one JC, Green, B-Hop II fought. I really doubt that. Johnson has been fucked over a fair few times, but fair play he hasn't been able to dominate that many fighters. Maybe because he consistently tried to get in with the best out there.

[Fenster]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

This of course has NOTHING to do with Calzaghe ducking him. Also was the Jones he fought really worse than the one JC, Green, B-Hop II fought. I really doubt that. Johnson has been fucked over a fair few times, but fair play he hasn't been able to dominate that many fighters. Maybe because he consistently tried to get in with the best out there.

Correct. Calzaghe ducking Johnson was the greatest thing that ever happened to him. Without that duck he wouldn't have landed the Roy fight.

Jones was already finished by time he fought JC, Green and KO'd Hopkins. That wasn't completely certain before the Johnson fight. Roy was shocking. He came back too soon after the KO loss.

And lots of journeymen consistently fight the best

[ICB]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

I don't think he's overrated mate, i don't personally think anyone on this board has ever said he's the best fighter in his division, or he's great or whatever. But he is a very good fighter.

Wins over.

Antonio Tarver
Clinton Woods
Eric Harding
Richard Hall
Montel Griffin
Yusaf Mack
Roy Jones Jr

Those are some pretty good wins, aswell as alot of close decision losses that could of gone his way.

But i agree that he's lost alot of close decisions, because he doesn't do any one thing. That great or he doesn't look spectacular when he's fighting. He's a workman like type fighter, and he never really turns it on, with great handspeed, or crushing power.

[Fenster]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

I don't think he's overrated mate, i don't personally think anyone on this board has ever said he's the best fighter in his division, or he's great or whatever. But he is a very good fighter.

Wins over.

Antonio Tarver
Clinton Woods
Eric Harding
Richard Hall
Montel Griffin
Yusaf Mack
Roy Jones Jr

Those are some pretty good wins, aswell as alot of close decision losses that could of gone his way.

But i agree that he's lost alot of close decisions, because he doesn't do any one thing. That great or he doesn't look spectacular when he's fighting. He's a workman like type fighter, and he never really turns it on, with great handspeed, or crushing power.

Plenty of people have called him great. He was also P4P ranked by The Ring after the Jones win.

It's cool, the done thing, for hardcore fans to love guys like Johnson. That's what I meant by overrated. Many a guy on here call genuine elite fighters overrated/bum but will rave about a limited tough guy like Johnson

[DaxxKahn]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

Do you have a bad home
life? Quitting a drinking or drug problem? I swear on 90% of your post regardless of who or what the topic you are the most Negative person I have ever seen on the net.

Cheer up man its not all that bad

[Master]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

Do you have a bad home
life? Quitting a drinking or drug problem? I swear on 90% of your post regardless of who or what the topic you are the most Negative person I have ever seen on the net.

Cheer up man its not all that bad

To be fair to Fenster, he was being ironic and I found it funny, there are a lot worse posts out there. He is also quitting a gambling problem.

[Fenster]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

Do you have a bad home
life? Quitting a drinking or drug problem? I swear on 90% of your post regardless of who or what the topic you are the most Negative person I have ever seen on the net.

Cheer up man its not all that bad

To be fair to Fenster, he was being ironic and I found it funny, there are a lot worse posts out there. He is also quitting a gambling problem.

No I wasn't being ironic. I am serious. My view on Johnson is he is overrated by hardcore fans. I am not saying Johnson is a shit cunt. Just he is not some great.

Daxx calling me miserable is the greatest pot and kettle job of all time

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I sort of view him as a more fortunate Emmanuel Augustus
I mean, he got quite a few due chances in the end.... Without necessarily getting his dues... If that makes sense?

[DaxxKahn]

Do you have a bad home
life? Quitting a drinking or drug problem? I swear on 90% of your post regardless of who or what the topic you are the most Negative person I have ever seen on the net.

Cheer up man its not all that bad

To be fair to Fenster, he was being ironic and I found it funny, there are a lot worse posts out there. He is also quitting a gambling problem.

No I wasn't being ironic. I am serious. My view on Johnson is he is overrated by hardcore fans. I am not saying Johnson is a shit cunt. Just he is not some great.

Daxx calling me miserable is the greatest pot and kettle job of all time

Oh for sure at times mate...I just went from a thread where you said Augustas should be banned from boxing for the Vester fight, then Blaming Hopkins for the Ring ratings sucking.... Then the third post I had seen of yours was that of.. Johnson being over rated...
(though in truth I never really hear anyone talk about him one way or another which is why I posted the thread)

Sounded like you were angry at the sport....Though the 90% thing was a gross exaggeration...I was basing on things i read that day and your not even the most negative person on Saddo let alone the net...

As for me....I will be the first to say that when something just plain out stupid is said (Usually by a blinded fanboy).....I will go on the tirade....

EG- Haye is the fastest hw since Ali, PBF should be on the $101 bill if ever produced....Pacquiao should be his own religion he is so great and the other nonsense they seem to post

[Bomp]

I think Johnson is an overrated fighter.

His one big win, without which he's nothing, was against the worst version of Roy Jones that ever stepped in the ring.

He's a tough guy. He's good enough to hold his own in top class but doesn't have the ability to win against the very best - hence the hundred and one losses.

No sorry, I should say the hundred and one "robbery" losses (). When really it's a case of him not having the ability to dominate fighters.

He deserves respect for being a great opponent, he is not a great fighter though.

I don't think he's overrated mate, i don't personally think anyone on this board has ever said he's the best fighter in his division, or he's great or whatever. But he is a very good fighter.

Wins over.

Antonio Tarver
Clinton Woods
Eric Harding
Richard Hall
Montel Griffin
Yusaf Mack
Roy Jones Jr

Those are some pretty good wins, aswell as alot of close decision losses that could of gone his way.

But i agree that he's lost alot of close decisions, because he doesn't do any one thing. That great or he doesn't look spectacular when he's fighting. He's a workman like type fighter, and he never really turns it on, with great handspeed, or crushing power.

Plenty of people have called him great. He was also P4P ranked by The Ring after the Jones win.

It's cool, the done thing, for hardcore fans to love guys like Johnson. That's what I meant by overrated. Many a guy on here call genuine elite fighters overrated/bum but will rave about a limited tough guy like Johnson

Agree with Fenster, great opponent but not a great fighter. Deserves respect for being hard as nails and always giving a go, so prob put him above a Clottey who covered up against PAc effectively giving up.

Think he gets a lot of sympathy votes but in reality if you look at his record he's actually had a fair few opportunities, but his limitations meant he couldn't take most of them. Always felt, that while he was very consistent in his performances, he lacked that extra gear when the going got really tough to take the fight.