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Split-T Management 2021 U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson
PhilBoxing.com
Tue, 28 Sep 2021
NEW YORK (September 27, 2021) - Split-T Management has announced the signing of 2021 United States Olympian Tiger Johnson.
Johnson, 23 years-old of Cleveland, Ohio, will compete as a welterweight in the professional ranks.
"Signing with Split-T Management is a dream come true. I have a great relationship with (Split-T Management CEO) Dave McWater. He has seen me fight as a youth, and has followed my amateur career very closely. I am very comfortable with Dave and his team because he has taught me a lot about life outside the ring, and has given me great advice. Being that comfortable has helped me in the ring," said Johnson.
"Tiger is just such a special kid. I first saw him in Reno in January of 2016, and I immediately knew that he was going to be a star. I am excited to be part of his journey," said McWater.
Johnson began boxing at the age of seven as he had uncles and cousins who were professional boxers, including former light heavyweights Darrel Johnson (11-3-1, 8 KOs) and Ronald Johnson (17-1, 4 KOs).
Tiger Johnson had a highly decorated amateur career finishing with a record of 188-17, and saw him win a Gold Medal in the 2016 Youth World Championships; a Bronze Medal at the 2019 Pan Am Games; a 2019 Last Chance Qualifier Championship; Four 2017 Elite National Championships; a 2016 Elite National Championship; a 2015 Youth National Championship; and a 2014 National Junior Olympic Championship.
Johnson made it to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo before losing to the eventual Gold Medal winner, Cuban Roniel Iglesias.
In his spare time, Johnson makes musical beats and is an avid reader of comic books.
Johnson is trained by widely respected Cleveland trainer Renard Sefo and former professional fighter Prenice Brewer.
Johnson can be followed on both Instagram and Twitter @tigerjohnson216
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