Billy Conn losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Billy Conn compiled a 64-11-1 (15) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He had eleven losses against eight different opponents, two of them in title fights.
11. Billy Conn loses to Joe Louis in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 19, 1946 Billy Conn fought Joe Louis for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Conn was 28 years old with a record of 62-10-1, and Louis was 32 with a record of 54-1. Conn was on a 3-fight winning streak and Louis was on a 30-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Conn via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Billy Conn loses to Joe Louis via KO
On June 18, 1941 Billy Conn fought Joe Louis for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Conn was 23 years old with a record of 59-9-1, and Louis was 27 with a record of 49-1. Conn was on a 19-fight winning streak and Louis was on a 25-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Conn via KO in the 13th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 13th round.
9. Billy Conn loses to Teddy Yarosz in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On July 25, 1938 Billy Conn faced Teddy Yarosz. It was their third meeting. Conn was 20 years old with a record of 40-8-1, and Yarosz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 3-fight winning streak. Conn lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Yarosz.
8. Billy Conn loses to Solly Krieger via unanimous decision
On December 16, 1937 Billy Conn faced Solly Krieger. Conn was 20 years old with a record of 37-7-1, and Krieger was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Conn lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Krieger.
7. Billy Conn loses to Young Corbett III via points decision
On August 13, 1937 Billy Conn faced Young Corbett III. Conn was 19 years old with a record of 35-6-1, and III was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 24-fight winning streak. Conn lost via points decision. Went the distance with III.
6. Billy Conn loses to Teddy Movan in their 2nd fight via split decision
On August 19, 1935 Billy Conn faced Teddy Movan. It was their second meeting. Conn was 17 years old with a record of 8-5, and Movan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was coming off a win. Conn lost via split decision. Went the distance with Movan.
5. Billy Conn loses to Teddy Movan via points decision
On July 9, 1935 Billy Conn faced Teddy Movan. Conn was 17 years old with a record of 7-4, and Movan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was coming off a loss. Conn lost via points decision. Went the distance with Movan.
4. Billy Conn loses to Ralph Gizzy in their 2nd fight via points decision
On June 10, 1935 Billy Conn faced Ralph Gizzy. It was their second meeting. Conn was 17 years old with a record of 7-3, and Gizzy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was coming off a win. Conn lost via points decision. Went the distance with Gizzy.
3. Billy Conn loses to Ralph Gizzy via unanimous decision
On April 25, 1935 Billy Conn faced Ralph Gizzy. Conn was 17 years old with a record of 6-2, and Gizzy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Conn lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gizzy.
2. Billy Conn loses to Ray Eberle via points decision
On February 25, 1935 Billy Conn faced Ray Eberle. Conn was 17 years old with a record of 4-1, and Eberle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was coming off a win. Conn lost via points decision. Went the distance with Eberle.
1. Billy Conn loses to Pete Leone via KO
On November 12, 1934 Billy Conn faced Pete Leone. Conn was 17 years old with a record of 3-0, and Leone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Leone stopped Conn via retirement in the 3rd round.