Antonio Margarito losses
Over 24 years as a professional, Antonio Margarito has compiled a 41-8 (27) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. He has eight losses, five of them in title fights.
8. Antonio Margarito loses to Miguel Cotto in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 3, 2011 Antonio Margarito fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA (Super) super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Margarito was 33 years old with a record of 38-7, and Cotto was 31 with a record of 36-2. Margarito was coming off a loss, while Cotto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cotto stopped Margarito via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
7. Antonio Margarito loses to Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision
On November 13, 2010 Antonio Margarito fought Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Margarito was 32 years old with a record of 38-6, and Pacquiao was 31 with a record of 51-3-2. Margarito was coming off a win and Pacquiao was on a 12-fight winning streak. Margarito lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.
6. Antonio Margarito loses to Shane Mosley via KO
On January 24, 2009 Antonio Margarito defended his WBA (Super) welterweight title against Shane Mosley. Margarito was 30 years old with a record of 37-5, and Mosley was 37 with a record of 45-5. Margarito was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mosley was coming off a win. Mosley stopped Margarito via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
5. Antonio Margarito loses to Paul Williams via unanimous decision
On July 14, 2007 Antonio Margarito defended his WBO welterweight title against Paul Williams. Margarito was 29 years old with a record of 34-4, and Williams was 25 with a record of 32-0. Margarito was on a 4-fight winning streak and Williams was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Margarito lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Williams.
4. Antonio Margarito loses to Daniel Santos in their 2nd fight via technical decision
On September 11, 2004 Antonio Margarito fought Daniel Santos for the vacant WBO super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Margarito was 26 years old with a record of 30-3, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Margarito was on a 5-fight winning streak. Margarito lost via technical decision. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Antonio Margarito loses to Rodney Jones via unanimous decision
On June 28, 1996 Antonio Margarito faced Rodney Jones. Margarito was 18 years old with a record of 9-2, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Margarito was coming off a win. Margarito lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jones.
2. Antonio Margarito loses to Larry Dixon via unanimous decision
On February 26, 1996 Antonio Margarito faced Larry Dixon. Margarito was 17 years old with a record of 8-1, and Dixon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Margarito was on a 3-fight winning streak. Margarito lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dixon.
1. Antonio Margarito loses to Victor Lozoya via points decision
On October 17, 1994 Antonio Margarito faced Victor Lozoya. Margarito was 16 years old with a record of 5-0, and Lozoya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Margarito was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Margarito lost via points decision. Went the distance with Lozoya.