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Dujuan Johnson 1960 - 1984

Dujuan Riccardo Johnson of 1600 Block Wisconsin St., in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States was born on December 16, 1960, and died at age 23 years old on September 19, 1984 in Detroit. Dujuan Johnson was buried at Westlawn Cemetery 31472 Michigan Ave, in Wayne.

Dujuan Riccardo Johnson
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1600 Block Wisconsin St., in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan 48204, United States
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  • Introduction

    DuJuan Johnson was born to James Johnson and Alice Wilcox, had eight sisters and two brothers, and one daughter Latasha. A native of Detroit Michigan, DuJuan is likely best remembered for his exceptional boxing skills. DuJuan was once a sparring partner of World Boxing Council super-welterweight champion Thomas Hearns. Johnson challenged World Boxing Association junior welterweight champion Aaron Pryor in Cleveland in November 1981, but lost the fight after winning 17 fights without a loss. Johnson lost his life when he was 23 years old on September 19th when according to a witness he got into a fight with five others about a $20 debt. See Charges reduced for four accused of killing boxer and 6 held in slaying of former boxer for further details.
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    African American.

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    Born and raised a native of Detroit Michigan.

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    Dujuan was a Kronk boxer in Detroit Michigan and was part of Don King's Cleveland-based boxing team for about a year. He was a teammate of Milton McCrory and floored Aaron Pryor, the World Boxing Council junior welterweight champion.
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    Westlawn Cemetery 31472 Michigan Ave, in Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan 48184, United States
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    The following appeared in the Detroit Free Press in Detroit Michigan on Thursday September 27, 1984: Dujuan Johnson, boxer killed in argument Services for Dujuan Johnson, 23, of Detroit, a former Kronk boxer, will be at 1 p.m. today at New Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, 3710 Myrtle, Detroit. Burial will be Westlawn Cemetery, Inkster. Mr. Johnson was killed Sept. 19 during an argument with three other men. A native Detroiter, Mr. Johnson was a former Kronk teammate of Milton McCrory. Mr. Johnson floored Aaron Pryor, a World Boxing Council junior welterweight champion, in the first round of a fight three years ago. Pryor came back to knock out Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson later joined the Cleveland-based team of promoter Don King, for whom he boxed for about a year. He was not associated with King at the time of his death. He is survived by his father, James; his mother, Alice Wilcox, a daughter, Latasha; eight sisters; two brothers and his grandmother, Lugertha Kinight.
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Boxer Dujuan Johnson
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Boxer Dujuan Johnson
This photo of Dujuan Johnson appeared in an article in Detroit Free Press on Friday September 21, 1984 in an article about his death.
Date & Place: in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States
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Dujuan Johnson, boxer killed in argument
The obituary that appeared in the Detroit Free Press in Detroit Michigan on Thursday September 27, 1984 for boxer Dujuan Johnson.
Date & Place: in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States
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Photo of DuJuan Johnson which appeared in the Detroit Free Press on October 4th 1984 in an article about his death where the charges were reduced against the four accused of killing the boxer.
Date & Place: in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States
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Boxer DuJuan Johnson aka Mr. Excitement
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Boxer DuJuan Johnson aka Mr. Excitement
The promotional boxing photo of DuJuan Johnson whose alias was Mr. Excitement.
Date & Place: in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States
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Charges reduced for four accused of killing boxer
The following appeared in the Detroit Free Press in Detroit Michigan on Thursday October 4, 1984 written by Joe Swickard (Free Press Staff Writer):

Four men accused in the slaying and robbery of former world-ranked boxer DuJuan Johnson were ordered Wednesday to stand trial in Recorder's Court on reduced charges, and all charges were dropped against a fifth defendant. The five - Derek Payton, Eric Payton, Calvin Preuitt, Larry Amerson and Love Rice - originally were charged with murder and armed robbery in the Sept. 19 fatal shooting of Johnson in the 11600 block of Wisconsin. Derek Payton also was charged with assault with intent to murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony for allegedly shooting at Johnson's companion, George Jones.

But after a two-day preliminary examination, Detroit District Judge Prentis Edwards ordered Derek Payton, 17, to stand trial on a reduced charge of manslaughter and on the assault and firearms charges.

Edwards ordered Eric Payton, 18, Preuitt, 19, and Amerson, 28, to stand trial on larceny charged. All charges against Rice, 23, were dismissed. A 15-year-old is being held by juvenile authorities in connection with the case. In a related matter, Ronald Payton, 21, a brother of the defendants, was charged with obstructing justice for allegedly trying to intimidate a witness Tuesday, according to a warrant issued Wednesday.

Witnesses in court gave this account of the night of Johnson's death: Jones and Johnson drove to the Paytons' house, where Jones confronted Derek Payton about a $20 debt. After the two fought, Derek Payton and his friends went into the Payton house. Derek Payton then came out and shot Johnson, 23.

The juvenile, Eric Payton, Preuitt and Amerson then took items from the car. Defense attorneys argued that Derek Payton fired in the "hot blood" of a fight rather than in a coolly planned slaying. If convicted, Derek Payton faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. The other defendants face maximum sentences of 10 years in prison if convicted.
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6 held in slaying of former boxer
The following appeared in the Detroit Free Press in Detroit Michigan on Friday September 21, 1984 by Sandy McClure (Free Press Staff Writer):

Homicide investigators said they will seek warrants today against five men and a 15-year-old boy held in the street slaying of Dujuan Johnson, a former Kronk Recreation boxer.

Witnesses told police that Johnson, who lived on 24th Street, argued with at least one man, who ran into a nearby house and returned with a gun about 6 p.m. Wednesday on Wisconsin north of Plymouth. He and perhaps others fired several shots at Johnson, witnesses told police.

Johnson's alleged assailants, including three bothers aged 15, 17 and 18, then stole his jewelry and fled. They were arrested a short time later, police said. The adults were held at police headquarters, and the 15-year-old was at the Wayne County Youth Home. Police said they found suspected heroin marked with a "Real Summer Madness" label in Johnson's car.

Johnson, 23, was a former Kronk teammate of Milton McCrory and floored Aaron Pryor, the World Boxing Council junior welterweight champion, in the first round of a fight three years ago. Pryor came back to knock out Johnson.

Johnson later joined the Cleveland-based team of promoter Don King, for whom he boxed for about a year. Johnson was not associated with King at the time of his death.

Floyd Logan, one of Johnson's former boxing coaches at Kronk, said Thursday he was shocked to hear of the slaying. "It really knocked me out," he said. "He was here when I got here six years ago, but then he left two or three years ago to go with Don King. I don't know how much about what he did away from here, But I knew him and his people and just don't know what to say about this. It was real sad to hear."
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dujuan is my dad and i am trying to get a copy of his obituary my name is natasha knight
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Was he a boxer? I found a newspaper article in Detroit Michigan about a Dujuan Johnson's death on September 21, 1984.
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Photo of Daniel Pinna Daniel Pinna
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Your father seems like a fascinating man Natasha - I did what I could and found his obituary, a few newspaper articles and a couple photos. I hope you'll share some stories about your dad, and that this memorial page brings comfort to your family.
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