Johnny Nelson Sky Sports Bio Wiki Age Height Family Wife Boxing Salary And Net Worth

Johnny Nelson (full name: Ivanson Ranny “Johnny” Nelson) is a former British professional boxer currently working as a boxing analyst at Sky Sports.

To date, Johnny is the longest reigning world cruiserweight champion of all time having held the title for six years (1999-2005). Additionally, he won the British cruiserweight title in both 1989 and 1997. He competed professionally, from 1986 to 2006. During his free time, he loves participating in charity and once fought a charity match against Jos Battle.

He was born on January 4, 1967, inSheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Johnny is55 years oldand celebrates his birthday on January 4.

He is above average stature. Johnny stands at a height of6 ft 2 in(approx. 1.89 m).

He was born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England to loving and hardworking parents. His father was Dominican while his mother was Cuban-Jamaican. While still a young boy, his parents divorced and he was raised by his devoted mother. Johnny reunited with his biological father when he was in his thirties, He holds British nationality by birth but belongs to mixed ethnicity. He grew up alongside his brother Alan Douglas.

He is currently in a happy marital relationship with his beautiful and caring wife Debbie Nelson. The adorable couple has been living under the same roof since they wedded over two decades ago. Johnny and his wife are proud parents of three adorable children India, Bailey, and Jorden.

Before he began competing as a boxer, Johnny trained at Wincobank gym in Sheffield under trainer Brendan Ingle. Brendan also trained other boxing stars such as Naseem Hamed and Kell Brook. When he began competing as an amateur, he lost ten of his thirteen bouts. During his career as a professional boxer, Johnny has won 29 fights by knockouts, 16 by decision, and none by disqualification.

He held on to the World Cruiserweight champion for six years, therefore making him the longest-reigning world cruiserweight champion of all time. He defended his title against thirteen different fighters. Additionally, he won the British cruiserweight title twice between 1989 and 1997 and also the European cruiserweight title.

Presently, he works at Sky Sports as a boxing analyst since his retirement from professional boxing on September 22, 2006. Johnny also visits the prison during his free time and provides services such as helping inmates develop management skills.

From his current job as an analyst at Sky Sports, there is no doubt that he is awarded a desirable amount of income for his services. Johnny’s average salary is$98,670annually.

Having worked as a professional boxer and currently working in the journalism industry, it is obvious he has garnered a decent amount of wealth. Johnny’s average net worth is$12 million.

He was born to his hardworking and loving parents on January 4, 1967, in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Therefore, Johnny is55 years old.

Johnny is a British former professional boxer currently working as a boxing analyst at Sky Sports. To date, Johnny is the longest reigning world cruiserweight champion of all time having held the title for six years (1999-2005).