Carmen Basilio losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Carmen Basilio compiled a 56-16-7 (27) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. He had 16 losses against 15 different opponents, six of them in title fights.
16. Carmen Basilio loses to Paul Pender via unanimous decision
On April 22, 1961 Carmen Basilio fought Paul Pender for the vacant NYSAC and The Ring middleweight titles. Basilio was 34 years old with a record of 56-15-7, and Pender was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was on a 2-fight winning streak. Basilio lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Pender.
15. Carmen Basilio loses to Gene Fullmer in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 29, 1960 Carmen Basilio fought Gene Fullmer for the NBA middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Basilio was 33 years old with a record of 54-14-7, and Fullmer was 28 with a record of 43-4-1. Basilio was coming off a loss. Fullmer stopped Basilio via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
14. Carmen Basilio loses to Gene Fullmer via KO
On August 28, 1959 Carmen Basilio fought Gene Fullmer for the vacant NBA middleweight title. Basilio was 32 years old with a record of 54-13-7, and Fullmer was 28 with a record of 41-4. Basilio was on a 2-fight winning streak and Fullmer was on a 9-fight winning streak. Fullmer stopped Basilio via TKO in the 14th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 14th round.
13. Carmen Basilio loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight via split decision
On March 25, 1958 Carmen Basilio defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring middleweight titles against Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their second meeting. Basilio was 30 years old with a record of 52-12-7, and Robinson was 36 with a record of 140-6-2. Basilio was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Robinson was coming off a loss. Basilio lost via split decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Robinson.
12. Carmen Basilio loses to Johnny Saxton via unanimous decision
On March 14, 1956 Carmen Basilio defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Johnny Saxton. Basilio was 28 years old with a record of 48-11-7, and Saxton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was on a 12-fight winning streak. Basilio lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Saxton.
11. Carmen Basilio loses to Kid Gavilán via split decision
On September 18, 1953 Carmen Basilio fought Kid Gavilán for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles. Basilio was 26 years old with a record of 35-10-5, and Gavilán was 27 with a record of 94-13-4. Gavilán was on a 3-fight winning streak. Basilio lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Gavilán.
10. Carmen Basilio loses to Billy Graham via unanimous decision
On August 20, 1952 Carmen Basilio faced Billy Graham. Basilio was 25 years old with a record of 28-9-4, and Graham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was coming off a loss. Basilio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Graham.
9. Carmen Basilio loses to Chuck Davey in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 16, 1952 Carmen Basilio faced Chuck Davey. It was their second meeting. Basilio was 25 years old with a record of 28-8-4, and Davey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Davey.
8. Carmen Basilio loses to Ross Virgo via unanimous decision
On September 26, 1951 Carmen Basilio faced Ross Virgo. Basilio was 24 years old with a record of 25-7-3, and Virgo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was coming off a win. Basilio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Virgo.
7. Carmen Basilio loses to Johnny Cesario via unanimous decision
On June 18, 1951 Carmen Basilio faced Johnny Cesario. Basilio was 24 years old with a record of 24-6-3, and Cesario was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was coming off a loss. Basilio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cesario.
6. Carmen Basilio loses to Lester Felton via unanimous decision
On May 29, 1951 Carmen Basilio faced Lester Felton. Basilio was 24 years old with a record of 24-5-3, and Felton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was on a 2-fight winning streak. Basilio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Felton.
5. Carmen Basilio loses to Vic Cardell via split decision
On December 15, 1950 Carmen Basilio faced Vic Cardell. Basilio was 23 years old with a record of 22-4-3, and Cardell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was coming off a loss. Basilio lost via split decision. Went the distance with Cardell.
4. Carmen Basilio loses to Eddie Giosa via points decision
On August 28, 1950 Carmen Basilio faced Eddie Giosa. Basilio was 23 years old with a record of 22-3-3, and Giosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was on a 3-fight winning streak. Basilio lost via points decision. Went the distance with Giosa.
3. Carmen Basilio loses to Mike Koballa via unanimous decision
On March 27, 1950 Carmen Basilio faced Mike Koballa. Basilio was 22 years old with a record of 19-2-2, and Koballa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was on a 7-fight winning streak. Basilio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Koballa.
2. Carmen Basilio loses to Johnny Cunningham in their 3rd fight via split decision
On August 2, 1949 Carmen Basilio faced Johnny Cunningham. It was their third meeting. Basilio was 22 years old with a record of 12-1-2, and Cunningham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was on a 4-fight winning streak. Basilio lost via split decision. Went the distance with Cunningham.
1. Carmen Basilio loses to Connie Thies via points decision
On May 2, 1949 Carmen Basilio faced Connie Thies. Basilio was 22 years old with a record of 8-0-2, and Thies was 0 with a record of 0-0. Basilio was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Basilio lost via points decision. Went the distance with Thies.