Gene Johnson

From BoxRec
(Redirected from Human:13855)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Gene Johnson.jpg

Name: Gene Johnson
Hometown: New York, New York, USA
Birthplace: USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 171cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

Southern-born Johnson moved to New York at the age of 15. As an amateur, he won many amateur titles before turning pro. He was managed by Johnny Hogan and Irving Cohen. In the March 1942 issue of The Ring magazine, his profile stated that he gained valuable experience acting as a sparring partner to Henry Armstrong.