Buster Mathis losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Buster Mathis compiled a 30-4 (21) record, including two title fights. He had four losses, two of them in title fights.
4. Buster Mathis loses to Ron Lyle via KO
On September 29, 1972 Buster Mathis faced Ron Lyle. Mathis was 29 years old with a record of 30-3, and Lyle was 31 with a record of 16-0. Mathis was coming off a win and Lyle was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Lyle stopped Mathis via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Buster Mathis loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On November 17, 1971 Buster Mathis fought Muhammad Ali for the NABF heavyweight title. Mathis was 28 years old with a record of 29-2, and Ali was 29 with a record of 32-1. Mathis was coming off a loss, while Ali was coming off a win. Mathis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
2. Buster Mathis loses to Jerry Quarry via unanimous decision
On March 24, 1969 Buster Mathis faced Jerry Quarry in a heavyweight bout. Mathis was 25 years old with a record of 29-1, and Quarry was 23 with a record of 30-2-4. Mathis was on a 6-fight winning streak and Quarry was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mathis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Quarry.
1. Buster Mathis loses to Joe Frazier via KO
On March 4, 1968 Buster Mathis fought Joe Frazier for the vacant NYSAC heavyweight title. Mathis was 24 years old with a record of 23-0, and Frazier was 24 with a record of 19-0. Mathis was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Frazier was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Frazier stopped Mathis via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to win the vacant title.