Johnny Nelson

Boxer and sports commentator

Johnny Nelson - Boxer and sports commentator
Born

January 4th, 1967
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Achieved significant success as a professional boxer in the cruiserweight division. Held the WBO Cruiserweight title from 1999 to 2005, successfully defending it 13 times. Transitioned to a career as a sports commentator and analyst, providing insights into boxing events for various media outlets. Gained recognition for engaging personality and informed commentary.

Held WBO Cruiserweight title from 1999 to 2005

Successfully defended title 13 times

Other People Born on January 4th

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi

Italian composer of comic opera
Born
January 4th, 1710 315 years ago
Died
March 16th, 1736 288 years ago — 26 years old

An Italian composer, violinist, and organist. Composed several operas and sacred music, with a focus on the emerging opera buffa genre. Best recognized for the intermezzo 'La serva padrona' and the religious work 'Stabat Mater'. His compositions influenced the development of Italian opera during the 18th century.

Continue Reading

Alberto Paloschi

Italian footballer with AC Milan
Born
January 4th, 1990 35 years ago

Born in 1990, a footballer played as a forward, starting his professional career with AC Milan. He made significant appearances for the team, contributing to their successes in domestic competitions. After his tenure with AC Milan, played for several other clubs including Chievo Verona and Parma, showcasing skills in both Serie A and Serie B leagues. Also represented the Italian national team at youth levels, participating in various international tournaments.

Continue Reading

Norberto Alonso

Argentinian Footballer, River Plate Legend
Born
January 4th, 1953 72 years ago

A professional footballer, played primarily as an attacking midfielder. Spent a significant portion of the career at River Plate, where achievements included winning numerous domestic and international titles. Also represented the national team of Argentina, earning caps and playing in major international tournaments. Recognized for exceptional skill and vision on the field, contributing to the team’s success during the late 1970s and 1980s.

Continue Reading

Gökhan Gönül

Turkish footballer; Fenerbahçe defender
Born
January 4th, 1985 40 years ago

Played professional football primarily as a right-back. Began career with Ankaragücü, later transferred to Fenerbahçe where significant success included multiple Süper Lig titles. Also represented the Turkish national team, participating in major tournaments such as UEFA Euro 2008 and Euro 2016. Concluded club career at İstanbul Başakşehir.

Continue Reading

James Michael McAdoo

Basketball player, NCAA champion
Born
January 4th, 1993 32 years ago

A professional basketball player participated in the NBA and played as a forward. Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, contributing to the team winning the 2017 NCAA Championship. Later played for several NBA teams, including the Golden State Warriors, winning an NBA Championship in 2015 during his rookie season. Competed internationally, representing the United States in various competitions. McAdoo's skills on the court and contributions to team success have solidified his place in basketball.

Continue Reading

Isaac Pitman

Linguist and educator; created Pitman shorthand
Born
January 4th, 1813 212 years ago
Died
1897 128 years ago — 84 years old

Born in England, this individual was a prominent linguist and educator who developed a system of shorthand writing that became widely adopted in the English-speaking world. The system, known as Pitman Shorthand, allowed for the rapid transcription of spoken words, making it invaluable for journalists, secretaries, and anyone else requiring efficient note-taking. In addition to the creation of the shorthand system, this individual published numerous works on phonetics and founded a series of educational institutions that taught these methods. The emphasis on phonetics and accessibility in education marked a significant contribution to language instruction during the 19th century.

Continue Reading