Johnny Bumphus
- January 10, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Johnny Bumphus |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 17, 1960(1960-08-17) |
| Age | 64 |
| Date Of Death | January 31, 2020, Tacoma, WA |
| Birthplace | Tacoma |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Washington |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Johnny Bumphus Biography
| Name | Johnny Bumphus |
| Birthday | Aug 17 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place Of Birth | Tacoma |
| Home Town | Washington |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Johnny Bumphus is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on August 17, 1960 in Tacoma, Washington, United States.
Dubbed “Bump City”, Bumphus began his professional career as a hot prospect, winning his first 22 fights, including the Vacant WBA Light Welterweight Title with a decision win over Lorenzo Luis Garcia in 1984. Bumphus lost the belt to Gene Hatcher in June 1984 in Buffalo, New York. Hatcher scored an 11th-round technical knockout that had Hatcher knocking Bumphus down, then slipping and falling on a follow-up attempt, then throwing Bumphus down to the mat when both fighters clinched. A post-fight melee in the ring then ensued, as Hatcher was celebrating in triumph while the now-deposed champion was slugging away in frustration. The fight was named as Ring magazine’s Upset of the year for
- In 1987, Bumphus took on Lloyd Honeyghan for the WBC and IBF Welterweight Title, but lost with 2nd round technical knock out. He retired after the loss, with a record of 29-2-0.
Johnny ‘Bump City’ Bumphus (August 17, 1960 – January 31, 2020) was an American professional boxer who held the WBA super lightweight title in 1984 and challenged once for the WBC and IBF welterweight titles in 1987.
Johnny Bumphus Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Johnny Bumphus is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny Bumphus 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Bumphus began boxing as an amateur at the age of eight out of the Tacoma Boy’s Club Boxing Club, located on 25th and Yakima Avenue. He was one of four World Champions to begin boxing in Tacoma, the others being Freddie Steele, Rocky Lockridge and Leo Randolph.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6′ 0″ |
Johnny Bumphus height 6′ 0″ Yasushi weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Johnny Bumphus Dating?
According to our records, Johnny Bumphus is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Johnny Bumphus’s is not dating anyone.
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Southern Golden Gloves (132 lbs), Knoxville, Tennessee, March 1979:
Facts & Trivia
Yasushi Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Johnny Bumphus celebrates birthday on August 17 of every year.
Bumphus earned his place on the team with a win over Ronnie Shields. Bumphus did not compete in the Olympics, due to the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. In 2007, he received one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.