Charley Burley losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Charley Burley compiled a 83-12-2 (49) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He had twelve losses against nine different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
12. Charley Burley loses to Charley Doc Williams via points decision
On April 3, 1949 Charley Burley faced Charley Doc Williams. Burley was 31 years old with a record of 79-11-2, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Burley lost via points decision. Went the distance with Williams.
11. Charley Burley loses to Bert Lytell in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 17, 1947 Charley Burley faced Bert Lytell. It was their second meeting. Burley was 29 years old with a record of 77-10-2, and Lytell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 10-fight winning streak. Burley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lytell.
10. Charley Burley loses to Holman Williams in their 6th fight via unanimous decision
On July 11, 1945 Charley Burley faced Holman Williams. It was their sixth meeting. Burley was 27 years old with a record of 67-9-2, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 10-fight winning streak. Burley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Williams.
9. Charley Burley loses to Lloyd Marshall via split decision
On December 11, 1942 Charley Burley faced Lloyd Marshall. Burley was 25 years old with a record of 54-8-1, and Marshall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was coming off a win. Burley lost via split decision. Went the distance with Marshall.
8. Charley Burley loses to Holman Williams in their 5th fight via unanimous decision
On October 16, 1942 Charley Burley defended his world colored middleweight title against Holman Williams. It was their fifth meeting. Burley was 25 years old with a record of 53-7-1, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was coming off a win. Burley lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Williams.
7. Charley Burley loses to Ezzard Charles in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 29, 1942 Charley Burley faced Ezzard Charles. It was their second meeting. Burley was 24 years old with a record of 52-6-1, and Charles was 20 with a record of 23-2-1. Both Burley and Charles were coming off a win. Burley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Charles.
6. Charley Burley loses to Ezzard Charles via unanimous decision
On May 25, 1942 Charley Burley faced Ezzard Charles. Burley was 24 years old with a record of 51-5-1, and Charles was 20 with a record of 22-2-1. Burley was on a 20-fight winning streak, while Charles was coming off a loss. Burley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Charles.
5. Charley Burley loses to Jimmy Bivins via unanimous decision
On September 3, 1940 Charley Burley faced Jimmy Bivins. Burley was 22 years old with a record of 31-4-1, and Bivins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was coming off a win. Burley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bivins.
4. Charley Burley loses to Holman Williams via points decision
On December 1, 1939 Charley Burley faced Holman Williams. Burley was 22 years old with a record of 26-3, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 3-fight winning streak. Burley lost via points decision. Went the distance with Williams.
3. Charley Burley loses to Jimmy Leto via split decision
On June 20, 1939 Charley Burley faced Jimmy Leto. Burley was 21 years old with a record of 23-2, and Leto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 7-fight winning streak. Burley lost via split decision. Went the distance with Leto.
2. Charley Burley loses to Fritzie Zivic via split decision
On March 21, 1938 Charley Burley faced Fritzie Zivic. Burley was 20 years old with a record of 16-1, and Zivic was 24 with a record of 57-18-4. Burley was on a 4-fight winning streak and Zivic was on a 3-fight winning streak. Burley lost via split decision. Went the distance with Zivic.
1. Charley Burley loses to Eddie Dolan via unanimous decision
On September 9, 1937 Charley Burley faced Eddie Dolan. Burley was 20 years old with a record of 12-0, and Dolan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Burley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dolan.
