Reggie Johnson vs. William Guthrie

William Guthrie 174 lbs lost to Reggie Johnson 172 lbs by KO at 1:58 in round 5 of 12

• Date: 1998-02-06
• Location: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
• Referee: Steve Smoger
• Judge: Clark Sammartino 36-39

  1  9 10	2  9 10	3  9 10	4  9 9

• Judge: Leroy Brown 37-38

  1  9 10	2  9 10	3 10 9	4  9 9

• Judge: Don O'Neill 37-38

  1  9 10	2 10 9	3  9 10	4  9 9

• IBF World Light Heavyweight Title (1st defense by Guthrie)
• Promoter: America Presents Boxing, Cedric Kushner (Cedric Kushner Promotions)
• Ring Announcer: Thomas Treiber
• Aired on: HBO Boxing After Dark (Main Event)

Notes

• Guthrie lost the title in his first defense after Johnson connected with a hard right hook to the chin that left Guthrie unconscious. Referee Steve Smoger waved it off before finishing the count. Guthrie had oxygen administered and later left the ring on a stretcher wearing a neck brace.
• Johnson had a point deducted in the round four for low blows.