Billy Irwin losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Billy Irwin has compiled a 42-6 (30) record, including eight title fights. He has six losses, three of them in title fights.
6. Billy Irwin loses to Juan DĂaz via KO
On January 21, 2005 Billy Irwin fought Juan DĂaz for the WBA lightweight title. Irwin was 36 years old with a record of 42-5, and DĂaz was 21 with a record of 26-0. Irwin was on a 8-fight winning streak and DĂaz was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. DĂaz stopped Irwin via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
5. Billy Irwin loses to Dorin Spivey via unanimous decision
On June 15, 2001 Billy Irwin faced Dorin Spivey in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 33 years old with a record of 34-4, and Spivey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was coming off a loss. Irwin lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Spivey.
4. Billy Irwin loses to Paul Spadafora via unanimous decision
On December 16, 2000 Billy Irwin fought Paul Spadafora for the IBF lightweight title. Irwin was 32 years old with a record of 34-3, and Spadafora was 25 with a record of 31-0. Irwin was on a 11-fight winning streak and Spadafora was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Irwin lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Spadafora.
3. Billy Irwin loses to Gerald Gray via split decision
On October 2, 1998 Billy Irwin faced Gerald Gray in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 30 years old with a record of 23-2, and Gray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was coming off a loss. Irwin lost via split decision. Went the distance with Gray.
2. Billy Irwin loses to Ahmed Santos via unanimous decision
On May 12, 1998 Billy Irwin faced Ahmed Santos in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 29 years old with a record of 23-1, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Irwin lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Santos.
1. Billy Irwin loses to David Tetteh in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 4, 1997 Billy Irwin defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council lightweight title against David Tetteh. It was their second meeting. Irwin was 28 years old with a record of 20-0, and Tetteh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Irwin lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Tetteh.