| Tureano Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Taureano Dexter Johnson |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 73.5 in (187 cm) |
| Nationality | Bahamian |
| Born |
February 12, 1984 Nassau, Bahamas |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 1 |
Taureano Dexter Johnson (variously known as Tureano, Toureano, Taureno, or Jhonson; born February 12, 1984) is a Bahamian professional boxer and the current WBC Silver middleweight champion. As an amateur he qualified for the 2008 Olympics.
At the PanAm Games 2007 he lost to Diego Chaves 6:9. He rose to prominence with his effort against PanAm Champion Pedro Lima at the first Olympic qualifier where he lost a close bout. At the second qualifier he won the rematch 10:6 and qualified. He trains in Cuba under the guidance of coach Jesus Yu.
2008 Summer Olympics - Welterweight division