Harold Johnson: Amazing Technician

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Have you ever seen better technique than what this guy produces? I don't think he does one thing that is not strictly by the book. What a proffesor. What an amazingly timed right hand knockout punch. They don't get any better than that! WoW! :shock::shock:




- Such a shame Harold never got HW matches with Marciano, Patterson, or Liston, or Ali

 

Yes it was. Harold is easily a top 10 ATG. He backs it up both in resume, longevity, and his skills on film.

People underestimate his entrance into the heavyweight picture. At 5'10 175lb and lacking a big punch, he was giving up considerable size to the men in the division. However, His Technique, Skill, Defense, Handspeed, Jab were so good he was able to overcome his limitations in the division and had a succesful campaign.


Defeated aging but good names Arturo Godoy and still dangerous Jimmy Bivins early in his career. Knocked out in 3 by Jersey Joe Walcott, but this became a learning experience for Harold after getting outclassed. Beat Archie Moore in a over the weight match when Moore was a top heavyweight contender himself. Beat Top Ranked puncher Clarence Henry as a stern underdog, then shut out future # 1 contender 6'3 210lb Nino Valdez on the cards 10 rounds to 0!! He also knocked out Heavyweight Puncher Bob Satterfield in 2 rounds. He was scheduled to take on a Young Sonny Liston in 1954, but a late injury pulled johnson out at that last minute. He took some time off after his loss to Archie for the light-Heavyweight title, then went back into the heavyweight mix at an aging 33 to score a magnificent upset win over top rated contender Eddie Machen. Johnson challenged Team Patterson, but Damato wanted nothing to do with it.

 

Johnson was well past his prime by the time of the pastrano fight. Still, I thought Johnson was robbed in this one and Johnson deserved the decision. If you want to see a masterclass boxing performance, watch Doug Jones vs Harold Johnson