Bob Foster losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Bob Foster compiled a 56-8-1 (46) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. He had eight losses, two of them in title fights.
8. Bob Foster loses to Bob Hazelton in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 2, 1978 Bob Foster faced Bob Hazelton. It was their second meeting. Foster was 36 years old with a record of 56-7-1, and Hazelton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was coming off a loss. Hazelton stopped Foster via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Bob Foster loses to Mustafa Wassaja via KO
On February 9, 1978 Bob Foster faced Mustafa Wassaja. Foster was 35 years old with a record of 56-6-1, and Wassaja was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was on a 5-fight winning streak. Wassaja stopped Foster via retirement in the 5th round. Lasted into the 5th round.
6. Bob Foster loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On November 21, 1972 Bob Foster fought Muhammad Ali for the NABF heavyweight title. Foster was 30 years old with a record of 49-5, and Ali was 30 with a record of 39-1. Both Foster and Ali were on a 8-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Foster via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Bob Foster loses to Joe Frazier via KO
On November 18, 1970 Bob Foster fought Joe Frazier for the undisputed heavyweight title. Foster was 28 years old with a record of 41-4, and Frazier was 26 with a record of 25-0. Foster was on a 20-fight winning streak and Frazier was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Frazier stopped Foster via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Bob Foster loses to Zora Folley via unanimous decision
On December 6, 1965 Bob Foster faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. Foster was 23 years old with a record of 21-3, and Folley was 34 with a record of 69-7-4. Foster was on a 7-fight winning streak and Folley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Foster lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Folley.
3. Bob Foster loses to Ernie Terrell via KO
On July 10, 1964 Bob Foster faced Ernie Terrell in a heavyweight bout. Foster was 22 years old with a record of 14-2, and Terrell was 25 with a record of 34-4. Foster was on a 3-fight winning streak and Terrell was on a 10-fight winning streak. Terrell stopped Foster via TKO in the 7th round.
2. Bob Foster loses to Mauro Mina via unanimous decision
On November 7, 1963 Bob Foster faced Mauro Mina. Foster was 21 years old with a record of 11-1, and Mina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was on a 2-fight winning streak. Foster lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mina.
1. Bob Foster loses to Doug Jones via KO
On October 20, 1962 Bob Foster faced Doug Jones in a light heavyweight bout. Foster was 20 years old with a record of 9-0, and Jones was 25 with a record of 19-3-1. Foster was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Foster via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.