Callum Johnson

Callum Johnson says fight against Artur Beterbiev is 'one big blur', but won't ever forget dropping him

“He’s getting weaker, Joe. I can feel him getting weaker.” Callum Johnson was on the verge of a terrific upset. The heavy-handed former light heavyweight, from Boston, England, had tasted the canvas in round one, but had dropped brilliant Russian...

Callum Johnson quietly re-emerging as cruiserweight contender

Callum Johnson, a former light heavyweight contender, is now the WBO’s No. 4 cruiserweight. The 38-year-old banger might not be far off the title opportunity he seeks.

Gallagher Show Designed To Get Butler And Johnson Big Fights

Joe Gallagher is best-known for his corner work but this weekend (Saturday, May 11) turns promoter to get several of his fighters out.

Hearn: Callum [Johnson] Had Beterbiev All Over The Place; Smith Sharper, Smarter, Hits Harder

Eddie Hearn expects Callum Smith to catch Artur Beterbiev with the type of left hook that will finally leave the hard-hitting Russian on the wrong end of a knockout Saturday night.

Callum Johnson Coming Out of Retirement For Cruiserweight Run

Callum Johnson (20-1, 14 KOs), 37-years-old, is coming out of retirement for one final run. And this time around, Johnson will attempt to find success in the cruiserweight division. Johnson has been out of the ring since October of 2021, when he pick...

Callum Johnson: Beterbiev Has To Get Old At Some Point; Don’t Think It’s Yet, Against Yarde

Callum Johnson’s advice for Anthony Yarde is to be aggressive against Artur Beterbiev early in their fight. Otherwise, the retired light heavyweight contender believes Beterbiev will treat Yarde like most of the opponents who’ve shown a reluctance to...

Callum Johnson: Yarde Has Puncher's Chance, But Has Nothing Beterbiev Hasn't Seen Before

Retired light heavyweight Callum Johnson is very familiar with both Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde. Johnson, who during his day was regarded as a feared puncher, traded big shots with Beterbiev in 2018. During the second round, Johnson scored a ra...

Callum Johnson Decides To End His Career, Will Focus on Mental Health Struggles

Light heavyweight contender Callum Johnson announced on social media that he's deciding to end his pro career. The 37-year-old has been out of the ring since October of 2021, when he picked up a ten round majority decision win over Server Emurlaev.

Euro News: Robert Helenius, David Avanesyan, Callum Johnson, More

WBA Gold heavyweight champ Robert Helenius (31-3) has tall and hard punching sparring partners coming into his gym in Mariehamn, Aaland Islands, Finland..

Euro News: Pratt vs. Baraou, Faure-Johnson, Robin Safar Wins Big, More

Frenchman Milan Prat (17-0) is the new co-challenger for the vacant EBU super welterweight title. In the other corner is German Abass Baraou (12-1) and the EBU has set September 6 as the deadline for purse bids.

Joe Joyce Stays Busy on July 2 in Wembley: Cunningham-Tete on Card

JASON CUNNINGHAM WILL take on the biggest challenge of his career when he goes up against South African superstar Zolani Tete at the OVO Arena, Wembley on July 2, with world heavyweight contender Joe Joyce also featuring on a bumper card filled with...

Warren Hits Back at Hearn on Yarde-Buatsi Offer Claim, Suggests Callum Johnson or Smith

Frank Warren sniffs a whiff of desperation from Eddie Hearn’s latest matchmaking proposal. The Queensberry Promotions head gave this thoughts on Hearn’s recent claim that he “made a very big offer” to light heavyweight contender and Warren client Ant...

Callum Johnson Still Wants Joe Smith: I Can't See a Scenario Where He Beats Me!

IF you could die based on the number of bitter pills you swallow in life, Callum Johnson must be coming close to overdosing. The heavy-hitting light heavyweight should have been fighting Joe Smith in upstate New York this weekend but two days before...

Anthony Yarde's Trainer: We Are Next For Joe Smith!

By Tris Dixon - Callum Johnson, who had to withdraw from this coming Saturday’s WBO title shot with light heavyweight champion Joe Smith after getting Covid-19 on Wednesday, may find himself at the back of the queue.

Steve Geffrard Replaces Callum Johnson As Joe Smith's Opponent 1/15 On ESPN

Another training camp won't go to waste for Joe Smith Jr. Steve Geffrard agreed Friday to replace Callum Johnson as Smith’s opponent January 15 in a main event ESPN will televise from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Geffrard (18-2, 1...