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Johnson Aims for IBF Title Shot in High-Stakes Showdown

8/14/2025

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Johnson is gearing up for a thrilling showdown with Essuman, targeting a match this fall or early next year. A win could catapult him up the IBF rankings, especially with the highly anticipated rematch between Paddy Donovan and Lewis Crocker for the vacant IBF title set for September. The stakes have never been higher!

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Johnson is gearing up for a thrilling showdown with Essuman, targeting a match this fall or early next year. A win could catapult him up the IBF rankings, especially with the highly anticipated rematch between Paddy Donovan and Lewis Crocker for the vacant IBF title set for September. The stakes have never been higher!