Alonzo Johnson
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Name: Alonzo Johnson
Hometown: Rankin, Pennsylvania, USA
Birthplace: Aberdeen, Mississippi, USA
Died: 2018-11-22 (Age:84)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 182cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
Manager: Mike Bazzone
In 1956 Alonzo Johnson won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at light heavyweight and he also won the Intercity Golden Gloves' light heavyweight championship vs. Ernie Terrell.
He was Muhammad Ali's sparring partner. In 1975, Johnson was stopped in two rounds by former World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman in an exhibition match, in which Foreman took on five opponents.
| Preceded by: John Horne |
New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions Light Heavyweight Champion 1956 |
Succeeded by: Ernie Terrell |
| Preceded by: John Horne |
Intercity Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion 1956 |
Succeeded by: Ernie Terrell |