Glen Johnson Stops Allan Green, Heads to Super Six Semifinals

by Scott Christ on Nov 6, 2010 10:56 PM EDT in Boxing Results and Post-Fight Analysis

Glen Johnson (left) stopped Allan Green in the eighth round tonight in Las Vegas. (Photo by Tom Casino/SHOWTIME)

41-year-old Glen Johnson made an emphatic return to the super middleweight division, stopping his friend and fellow Super Six tournament replacement fighter Allan Green early in the eighth round to advance to the semifinals of the tournament.

Johnson (51-14-2, 35 KO) was dominant to those of us watching on TV here, but was fairly even on the cards of the Showtime broadcast team and those scoring live on press row, who were highlighted on the broadcast. But to my eye, Green (29-3, 20 KO) was just outclassed by a better, more well-rounded fighter. And that comes with the fact that I can honestly say that I felt Green looked as good as he has in a couple of years in this bout. He had trouble with Johnson's power, and with Johnson's activity. Green had moments where he looked quite sharp, and he obviously had a better gameplan this fight than against Andre Ward, but he's now out in the open. With no more fights in the Super Six, Green is back to the drawing board.

Realistically, I think we just have to accept that Green is a good fighter on his best nights, and is never going to become the top fighter that many felt he could have been a few years ago. He's just not quite that level of fighter.

The official scores at the time of stoppage were 68-65 Johnson, and two cards were 67-66 for Green. Bad Left Hook's card at the time of stoppage was Johnson ahead 69-64, with Green competitive most of the way, but just not winning the rounds.

Our live coverage continues here with the Lopez-Marquez main event, and then we'll move to HBO for the Judah-Matthysse fight.

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GLEN JOHNSON

Glen Johnson gives 100% in every fight he has. He always comes in the ring in top physical shape and fights his heart out. Even at 41 Glen is still able to stay in against the best in the division. Best wishes from the Lone Star State to Mr. Johnson.

by Tex Hassler on Nov 7, 2010 8:26 AM EST reply actions

I’m really glad this didn’t go to a decision, becuase if Johnson had gotten screwed again by the judges, I might’ve thrown my remote through my TV.

Great win for Johnson, regardless. He looked great at 168, fast(ish), sharp, chin held up, power held up, and the weight cut obviously didn’t bother him too much. Ward’s probably a terrible matchup for him, but (as I said in the live thread last night): he could give Abraham a lot of problems with his chin, workrate, and body work (assuming Abraham doesn’t get his way and get shots to the ribs considered low blows), and a fight with Froch could be a freakin’ war.

by Verklemptomaniac on Nov 7, 2010 10:50 AM EST reply actions