Antonio Tarver losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Antonio Tarver has compiled a 31-6-1 (22) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. He has six losses against five different opponents, five of them in title fights.
6. Antonio Tarver loses to Chad Dawson in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 9, 2009 Antonio Tarver fought Chad Dawson for the IBF light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Tarver was 40 years old with a record of 27-5, and Dawson was 26 with a record of 27-0. Tarver was coming off a loss, while Dawson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Tarver lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Dawson.
5. Antonio Tarver loses to Chad Dawson via unanimous decision
On October 11, 2008 Antonio Tarver defended his IBF and IBO light heavyweight titles against Chad Dawson. Tarver was 39 years old with a record of 27-4, and Dawson was 26 with a record of 26-0. Tarver was on a 3-fight winning streak and Dawson was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Tarver lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Dawson.
4. Antonio Tarver loses to Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision
On June 10, 2006 Antonio Tarver defended his IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Bernard Hopkins. Tarver was 37 years old with a record of 24-3, and Hopkins was 41 with a record of 46-4-1. Tarver was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Hopkins was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tarver lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Hopkins.
3. Antonio Tarver loses to Glen Johnson via split decision
On December 18, 2004 Antonio Tarver defended his IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Glen Johnson. Tarver was 36 years old with a record of 22-2, and Johnson was 35 with a record of 41-9-2. Tarver was coming off a win and Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tarver lost via split decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Johnson.
2. Antonio Tarver loses to Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision
On November 8, 2003 Antonio Tarver, the WBC light heavyweight champion, met Roy Jones Jr., the IBO, The Ring, and WBA (Super) light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Tarver was 34 years old with a record of 21-1, and Jr. was 34 with a record of 48-1. Tarver was on a 5-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 14-fight winning streak. Tarver lost via majority decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Jr..
1. Antonio Tarver loses to Eric Harding via unanimous decision
On June 23, 2000 Antonio Tarver faced Eric Harding in a light heavyweight bout. Tarver was 31 years old with a record of 16-0, and Harding was 27 with a record of 18-0-1. Tarver was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Harding was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Tarver lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Harding.