Battling Jim Johnson,a perennial playmate for his more celebrated coloured brothers, . He usually lost to Langford,Jeannette ,and McVey, but occasionally raised his game. Jim fought Langford 11 times, losing 9 of them, and being stopped once, but he did manage 2 draws with Sam . Jeannette fought him 9 times winning 4 ,one was a NC, 2 were draws and Jim won 1. McVey tangled with him 7 times winning 6 of them 1 by stoppage, the other was a draw. Wills and Jim fought 3 times Wills won 2 ,and Jim won the other when Wills retired after breaking his wrist. Battling Jim fought Kid Norfolk once and lost a 4 rounder. Jeff Clark met Jim 3 times .Jim lost the first, but stopped Clark and drew with him in the other 2. Jim drew with Jack Johnson over 10rounds when Johnson broke his arm. Jim kod Arthur Pelkey in 7 rds A novice Bill Tate in 2rds Beat Tom Cowler over 15rds. Stopped Jewey Smith in 11rds . Drew with Tony Ross, and Al Kubiak , both over 6 rds. Jim was a 220lbs muscular heavyweight who lacked science but was tough and could hit hard. This content is protected This content is protected Question is, could he be a contender today?
He had a losing record. He would not have success in any era. Post 1970, I can't see him making it to the top ten. A tough journeyman who had a size, weight, and in some cases age advantage is a better description of his career.
I have to disagree. Based on his results vs the top fighters of the division, you could not reasonably categorise him as a journeyman. He was a spoiler who generaly lost to the best fighters, but could not be taken for granted by them. Any judgment that he would not be sucessful post 1970, must by definition be a judgment against all previous eras.
