Kevin Johnson vs Mike Hales Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Net Worth, Record, and More

Boxing fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming exhibition bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Aaron Chalmers. The fight is set to take place on February 25th and will mark Mayweather’s debut in the United Kingdom. The former five-division champion is coming off a lackluster exhibition bout in Abu Dhabi against YouTuber Deji Olatunji and is looking to put on a better performance for his UK debut. Floyd’s previous opponent, Muay Thai star, Liam Harrison, had to back out from the fight because of Knee Injuries. After this, Aron Chalmers was introduced as a replacement for Harrison.

While the Mayweather vs. Chalmers matchup is the main event and will undoubtedly draw the most attention, the undercard has some exciting fights as well. One of the undercard fights features Kevin Johnson and Mike Hales. The two will face off in what promises to be an entertaining bout.

Kevin Johnson vs Mike Hales

Kevin ‘Thunderstorm’ Johnson is a professional boxer from the United States who competes in the super lightweight division. He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1993 and started his professional career in 2017 by debuting on February 8th. Johnson has competed in 15 bouts during his career and has completed a total of 84 rounds in the ring. He has a professional record of 12-3, with 8 knockouts. Johnson stands at 5 foot 10 inches tall with a 73-inch reach.

Mike ‘Pretty Boy’ Hales, is an up-and-coming professional mixed martial artist from England. With a record of 6 wins, 2 losses, and no draws, Hales is currently in high spirits, having won his most recent fight on February 29, 2020, in LFC. He competes in the featherweight division and last weighed in at 150 lbs. Hales is affiliated with SBG Ireland and stands at 5’9″ (175 cm) tall.

Other facts about ‘Thunderstorm’ and ‘Pretty Boy’

Johnson has an orthodox stance and is well-known for his aggressive fighting style. He currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he continues to train and compete at a high level. The thirty-year-old had a five-win streak until Cristian Baez served as a stoppage and broke it. In 2010, Johnson left Detroit for Las Vegas to chase his boxing dreams. His older sister introduced him to the Mayweather Boxing Club, where he started training regularly. Roger Mayweather, a legendary trainer, noticed Johnson’s potential and became an inspiration to him. With the guidance of his current trainer, Otis Pimpleton, Johnson developed the focus and grit necessary to succeed as a professional boxer.

Mike Hales, a 24-year-old MMA fighter, is gearing up for his first professional boxing match. He’s got an interesting backstory too. Before the pandemic, he trained at the same gym as Conor McGregor but had to move back home. There, he met Kane Mousah, who introduced him to a top team in Manchester. Now, Vida Management has signed him, and he’s been running multiple successful businesses, including Dehub, a tech stock.

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Even though he’s been away from fighting for a while, Hales is excited about this new challenge and is training hard. He’s confident in his abilities and can’t wait to prove himself to the world. Boxing fans should definitely keep an eye on this promising newcomer to the sport.

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