Billy Backus losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Billy Backus has compiled a 49-20-5 (23) record, including seven title fights. He has 20 losses against 17 different opponents, five of them in title fights.
20. Billy Backus loses to Pipino Cuevas via KO
On May 20, 1978 Billy Backus fought Pipino Cuevas for the vacant WBA welterweight title. Backus was 35 years old with a record of 49-19-5, and Cuevas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas stopped Backus via retirement in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
19. Billy Backus loses to Rocky Mattioli via KO
On April 11, 1975 Billy Backus faced Rocky Mattioli in a welterweight bout. Backus was 32 years old with a record of 39-18-4, and Mattioli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a loss. Mattioli stopped Backus via TKO in the 5th round.
18. Billy Backus loses to Eckhard Dagge via KO
On June 20, 1974 Billy Backus faced Eckhard Dagge in a welterweight bout. Backus was 31 years old with a record of 39-17-4, and Dagge was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a win. Dagge stopped Backus via TKO in the 3rd round.
17. Billy Backus loses to Roger Menetrey via points decision
On March 18, 1974 Billy Backus faced Roger Menetrey in a welterweight bout. Backus was 31 years old with a record of 38-16-4, and Menetrey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a win. Backus lost via points decision. Went the distance with Menetrey.
16. Billy Backus loses to Zovek Barajas via KO
On December 6, 1973 Billy Backus faced Zovek Barajas in a welterweight bout. Backus was 30 years old with a record of 37-15-4, and Barajas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a win. Barajas stopped Backus via TKO in the 3rd round.
15. Billy Backus loses to Miguel Barreto via majority decision
On August 4, 1973 Billy Backus faced Miguel Barreto in a welterweight bout. Backus was 30 years old with a record of 36-14-4, and Barreto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 2-fight losing streak. Backus lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Barreto.
14. Billy Backus loses to Jack Tillman via unanimous decision
On February 13, 1973 Billy Backus fought Jack Tillman for the vacant WBA North American welterweight title. Backus was 29 years old with a record of 36-13-4, and Tillman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a loss. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Tillman.
13. Billy Backus loses to Hedgemon Lewis via unanimous decision
On December 8, 1972 Billy Backus fought Hedgemon Lewis for the NYSAC welterweight title. Backus was 29 years old with a record of 36-12-4, and Lewis was 26 with a record of 44-4. Backus was coming off a win and Lewis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lewis.
12. Billy Backus loses to Hedgemon Lewis via unanimous decision
On June 6, 1972 Billy Backus fought Hedgemon Lewis for the vacant NYSAC welterweight title. Backus was 29 years old with a record of 35-11-4, and Lewis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 3-fight winning streak. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Lewis.
11. Billy Backus loses to José Nápoles in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 4, 1971 Billy Backus defended the undisputed welterweight title against José Nápoles. It was their second meeting. Backus was 28 years old with a record of 32-10-4, and Nápoles was 31 with a record of 66-5. Backus was on a 8-fight winning streak and Nápoles was coming off a win. Nápoles stopped Backus via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the undisputed title.
10. Billy Backus loses to Jerry Pellegrini in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 21, 1969 Billy Backus faced Jerry Pellegrini. It was their second meeting. Backus was 26 years old with a record of 23-9-3, and Pellegrini was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a loss. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pellegrini.
9. Billy Backus loses to Percy Pugh in their 4th fight via unanimous decision
On June 16, 1969 Billy Backus faced Percy Pugh. It was their fourth meeting. Backus was 26 years old with a record of 23-8-3, and Pugh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 8-fight winning streak. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pugh.
8. Billy Backus loses to Percy Pugh via unanimous decision
On June 3, 1968 Billy Backus faced Percy Pugh. Backus was 25 years old with a record of 15-7-3, and Pugh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 7-fight winning streak. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pugh.
7. Billy Backus loses to Rudy Richardson via unanimous decision
On May 5, 1965 Billy Backus faced Rudy Richardson. Backus was 22 years old with a record of 8-6-3, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 2-fight losing streak. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Richardson.
6. Billy Backus loses to Billy Anderson in their 2nd fight via points decision
On October 30, 1964 Billy Backus faced Billy Anderson. It was their second meeting. Backus was 21 years old with a record of 8-5-3, and Anderson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a loss. Backus lost via points decision. Went the distance with Anderson.
5. Billy Backus loses to Genaro Soto via points decision
On July 17, 1964 Billy Backus faced Genaro Soto. Backus was 21 years old with a record of 8-4-3, and Soto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 4-fight winning streak. Backus lost via points decision. Went the distance with Soto.
4. Billy Backus loses to Billy Anderson via unanimous decision
On December 19, 1963 Billy Backus faced Billy Anderson. Backus was 20 years old with a record of 4-3-3, and Anderson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 2-fight losing streak. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Anderson.
3. Billy Backus loses to Fernand Chretien via unanimous decision
On August 2, 1963 Billy Backus faced Fernand Chretien. Backus was 20 years old with a record of 4-2-3, and Chretien was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a loss. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Chretien.
2. Billy Backus loses to Dick French via unanimous decision
On February 28, 1963 Billy Backus faced Dick French. Backus was 19 years old with a record of 4-1-3, and French was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with French.
1. Billy Backus loses to Luis Aponte Ortiz via points decision
On November 24, 1962 Billy Backus faced Luis Aponte Ortiz. Backus was 19 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Ortiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Backus lost via points decision. Went the distance with Ortiz.