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Harold Johnson (born August 9 1928) is a former professional boxer. He held the World Light Heavyweight Championship from 1962 to 1963. Johnson was born in Manayunk Philadelphia. He started boxing while serving in the United States Navy and turned professional in 1946. He won his first twenty-four fights before losing a ten-round decision to Archie Moore in 1949. Moore would be Johnson’s biggest career rival.