Buster Mathis Jr. losses
Over 5 years as a professional, Buster Mathis Jr. has compiled a 21-2 (7) record, including six title fights. He has two losses, one of them in a title fight.
2. Buster Mathis Jr. loses to Lou Savarese via KO
On November 1, 1996 Buster Mathis Jr. fought Lou Savarese for the vacant IBF USBA and USBA heavyweight titles. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 21-1, and Savarese was 31 with a record of 35-0. Savarese was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Savarese stopped Jr. via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Buster Mathis Jr. loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On December 16, 1995 Buster Mathis Jr. faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 20-0, and Tyson was 29 with a record of 42-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Tyson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Jr. via KO in the 3rd round.