Former WBC heavyweight title challenger Kevin Johnson 31-8-1 (15 Ko's) turned back the clock tonight in Unterschleissheim, Germany by defeating twice beaten, double title challenger Francesco Pianeta 34-2-1 (20 Ko's) with a 7th round stoppage for the German based fighters IBO international title.. Johnson appeared in impressive shape and took control for most of the bout.. Pianeta could only rally to claim the second round and had trouble coping with a cut as well as the telescopic reach of Johnson, looking reluctant to adapt.. Pianeta found himself trapped on the ropes for a large portion of the 7th and appeared unable to regain a foothold in the bout.. Midway through the session Johnson slammed home a bodyshot which dropped Pianeta to a knee, the brave yet discouraged German rose to continue but was met by a relentless barrage of shots which prompted his corner to call it off.. The bout was relatively uneventful but showed us that Kevin still has some tricks in the box, beating a fighter who'd only previously lost in World title attempts.. The body language of the two fighters told us volumes in this fight, Pianeta appeared unkempt and ill conditioned, while Johnson at least looked like he'd made a few sacrifices..
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