Reggie Dwayne Johnson (born August 28, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2008.
[2] In 1992 he won his first world championship by winning the vacant WBA middleweight title in a close decision over Steve Collins.
After three successful defenses, including a decision over the undefeated Lamar Parks, Johnson lost the belt to fellow southpaw John David Jackson.
He twice failed in attempts to regain the WBA title, both by hotly disputed decisions to Jorge Castro in Argentina.
He returned in 2005 for one fight, then in 2008 Johnson scored a split decision win over former light heavyweight world champion Julio César González.