Antonio Tarver vs. Glen Johnson (1st meeting)

Antonio Tarver 175 lbs lost to Glen Johnson 175 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2004-12-18
• Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Referee: Pat Russell
• Judge: Marty Denkin 116-112
• Judge: Chuck Giampa 113-115
• Judge: Melvina Lathan 113-115

• IBO Light Heavyweight Title (Vacant)
• Aired On: HBO

Notes

• Tarver was stripped of the WBC Title for choosing to face Glen Johnson, rather than WBC #1 mandatory contender Paul Briggs.
• Johnson vacated the IBF Title, choosing to face Antonio Tarver, rather than IBF #1 mandatory contender Rico Hoye.
• Glen Johnson wins The Ring Magazine light heavyweight championship of the world.

See Also

• Tarver vs. Johnson II