Brian London losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Brian London compiled a 37-20-1 (26) record, including five title fights. He had 20 losses against 17 different opponents, four of them in title fights.
20. Brian London loses to Joe Bugner via KO
On May 12, 1970 Brian London faced Joe Bugner. London was 35 years old with a record of 37-19-1, and Bugner was 20 with a record of 25-2. London was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Bugner was on a 7-fight winning streak. Bugner stopped London via TKO in the 5th round.
19. Brian London loses to Jerry Quarry in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 3, 1969 Brian London faced Jerry Quarry in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. London was 35 years old with a record of 37-18-1, and Quarry was 24 with a record of 32-3-4. London was coming off a loss, while Quarry was coming off a win. Quarry stopped London via KO in the 2nd round.
18. Brian London loses to Jim Fletcher via KO
On April 10, 1969 Brian London faced Jim Fletcher. London was 34 years old with a record of 37-17-1, and Fletcher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fletcher stopped London via TKO in the 1st round.
17. Brian London loses to Jack Bodell via KO
On June 10, 1968 Brian London faced Jack Bodell. London was 33 years old with a record of 37-16, and Bodell was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a loss. Bodell stopped London via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
16. Brian London loses to Roberto Davila via KO
On February 29, 1968 Brian London faced Roberto Davila. London was 33 years old with a record of 37-15, and Davila was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was on a 2-fight winning streak. Davila stopped London via TKO in the 6th round.
15. Brian London loses to Jerry Quarry via unanimous decision
On March 9, 1967 Brian London faced Jerry Quarry. London was 32 years old with a record of 35-14, and Quarry was 21 with a record of 21-1-3. London was coming off a loss, while Quarry was on a 4-fight winning streak. London lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Quarry.
14. Brian London loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On August 6, 1966 Brian London fought Muhammad Ali for the WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. London was 32 years old with a record of 35-13, and Ali was 24 with a record of 24-0. London was coming off a win and Ali was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Ali stopped London via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
13. Brian London loses to Thad Spencer via points decision
On May 2, 1966 Brian London faced Thad Spencer. London was 31 years old with a record of 34-12, and Spencer was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was on a 4-fight winning streak. London lost via points decision. Went the distance with Spencer.
12. Brian London loses to Johnny Prescott via points decision
On August 13, 1964 Brian London faced Johnny Prescott. London was 30 years old with a record of 30-11, and Prescott was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a loss. London lost via points decision. Went the distance with Prescott.
11. Brian London loses to Henry Cooper in their 3rd fight via points decision
On February 24, 1964 Brian London fought Henry Cooper for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. It was their third meeting. London was 29 years old with a record of 30-10, and Cooper was 29 with a record of 27-9-1. London was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Cooper was coming off a loss. London lost via points decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Cooper.
10. Brian London loses to Ingemar Johansson via points decision
On April 21, 1963 Brian London faced Ingemar Johansson in a heavyweight bout. London was 28 years old with a record of 28-9, and Johansson was 30 with a record of 25-2. Both London and Johansson were on a 3-fight winning streak. London lost via points decision. Went the distance with Johansson.
9. Brian London loses to Santo Amonti via points decision
On July 7, 1962 Brian London faced Santo Amonti. London was 28 years old with a record of 25-8, and Amonti was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a win. London lost via points decision. Went the distance with Amonti.
8. Brian London loses to Eddie Machen via KO
On October 17, 1961 Brian London faced Eddie Machen. London was 27 years old with a record of 24-7, and Machen was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a win. Machen stopped London via retirement in the 5th round.
7. Brian London loses to Dick Richardson via KO
On August 29, 1960 Brian London faced Dick Richardson. London was 26 years old with a record of 23-6, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a win. Richardson stopped London via retirement in the 8th round.
6. Brian London loses to Nino Valdes via KO
On December 1, 1959 Brian London faced Nino Valdes. London was 25 years old with a record of 22-5, and Valdes was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was on a 2-fight losing streak. Valdes stopped London via retirement in the 7th round.
5. Brian London loses to Floyd Patterson via KO
On May 1, 1959 Brian London fought Floyd Patterson for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. London was 24 years old with a record of 22-4, and Patterson was 24 with a record of 34-1. London was coming off a loss, while Patterson was on a 21-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped London via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Brian London loses to Henry Cooper in their 2nd fight via points decision
On January 12, 1959 Brian London fought Henry Cooper for the vacant BBBofC British, Commonwealth Boxing Council, British, and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. London was 24 years old with a record of 22-3, and Cooper was 24 with a record of 17-7-1. Both London and Cooper were on a 2-fight winning streak. London lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Cooper.
3. Brian London loses to Willie Pastrano via points decision
On February 25, 1958 Brian London faced Willie Pastrano. London was 23 years old with a record of 20-2, and Pastrano was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was on a 5-fight winning streak. London lost via points decision. Went the distance with Pastrano.
2. Brian London loses to Heinz Neuhaus via points decision
On February 3, 1957 Brian London faced Heinz Neuhaus. London was 22 years old with a record of 15-1, and Neuhaus was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was on a 3-fight winning streak. London lost via points decision. Went the distance with Neuhaus.
1. Brian London loses to Henry Cooper via KO
On May 1, 1956 Brian London faced Henry Cooper. London was 21 years old with a record of 12-0, and Cooper was 21 with a record of 12-2. London was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Cooper was coming off a win. Cooper stopped London via TKO in the 1st round.