 Near the end of the first round, Johnson sustained a cut above his right eye from a headbutt, however, the referee ruled that it was caused by a punch and the fight was called off upon the recommendation of the ringside doctor, resulting in a first round technical knockout victory for Chuwatana.Johnson immediately filed a protest on the grounds that the injury had been caused by a headbutt and that a technical draw should have been declared.In 1999 challenged Lehlohonolo Ledwaba for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title but lost a decision.