Carlos Rios losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Carlos Rios has compiled a 53-11-3 (34) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. He has eleven losses against ten different opponents, seven of them in title fights.
11. Carlos Rios loses to Fabio Daniel Oliva via KO
On April 17, 2004 Carlos Rios faced Fabio Daniel Oliva. Rios was 33 years old with a record of 52-10-3, and Oliva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was coming off a loss. Oliva stopped Rios via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Carlos Rios loses to Lovemore N'dou via KO
On December 5, 2003 Carlos Rios fought Lovemore N'dou for the IBF Pan Pacific super lightweight title. Rios was 32 years old with a record of 52-9-3, and N'dou was 32 with a record of 35-5-1. Rios was coming off a win and N'dou was on a 4-fight winning streak. N'dou stopped Rios via KO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Carlos Rios loses to Jorge Rodrigo Barrios via technical decision
On October 26, 2002 Carlos Rios fought Jorge Rodrigo Barrios for the vacant Federacion Argentina de Box Argentinian super featherweight title. Rios was 31 years old with a record of 51-8-2, and Barrios was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios lost via technical decision. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Carlos Rios loses to Jose Pablo Estrella in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 9, 2002 Carlos Rios faced Jose Pablo Estrella. It was their second meeting. Rios was 30 years old with a record of 50-7-2, and Estrella was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was coming off a loss. Rios lost via split decision. Went the distance with Estrella.
7. Carlos Rios loses to Phillip N'dou via KO
On July 25, 2001 Carlos Rios fought Phillip N'dou for the vacant Boxing Union (1995-2004) and WBU super featherweight titles. Rios was 30 years old with a record of 50-6-2, and N'dou was 24 with a record of 23-1. Rios was coming off a win and N'dou was on a 13-fight winning streak. N'dou stopped Rios via KO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
6. Carlos Rios loses to Jose Pablo Estrella via unanimous decision
On December 2, 2000 Carlos Rios faced Jose Pablo Estrella. Rios was 29 years old with a record of 49-5-2, and Estrella was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was coming off a loss. Rios lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Estrella.
5. Carlos Rios loses to Acelino Freitas via KO
On September 23, 2000 Carlos Rios fought Acelino Freitas for the WBO super featherweight title. Rios was 29 years old with a record of 49-4-2, and Freitas was 25 with a record of 26-0. Rios was coming off a win and Freitas was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Freitas stopped Rios via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. Carlos Rios loses to Robbie Peden via split decision
On March 5, 2000 Carlos Rios fought Robbie Peden for the vacant North ABF super featherweight title. Rios was 28 years old with a record of 48-3-2, and Peden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was coming off a win. Rios lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Peden.
3. Carlos Rios loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision
On February 17, 1999 Carlos Rios fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC super featherweight title. Rios was 27 years old with a record of 44-2-1, and Jr. was 21 with a record of 19-0. Rios was coming off a win and Jr. was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Rios lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
2. Carlos Rios loses to Cesar Soto via unanimous decision
On September 12, 1998 Carlos Rios faced Cesar Soto. Rios was 27 years old with a record of 43-1-1, and Soto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rios lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Soto.
1. Carlos Rios loses to Luisito Espinosa via KO
On December 6, 1997 Carlos Rios fought Luisito Espinosa for the WBC featherweight title. Rios was 26 years old with a record of 39-0-1, and Espinosa was 30 with a record of 41-7. Rios was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Espinosa was on a 9-fight winning streak. Espinosa stopped Rios via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
