Harold Johnson

Within the recorded range there are 87 bouts between 1946 and 1971, about one every 3.5 months. 31 of the 76 wins came inside the distance, 3 of them in the first round. Of the 11 losses, 5 came inside the distance and 6 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2293, in 1963; it stands at 2136 now. The best win came against Ezzard Charles in 1953, who was rated 2349 at the time.

Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 4 times. The loss to Oakland Billy Smith in 1954 is the largest gap conceded. Over the last four bouts the trend was downward.