Chris Kongo losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Chris Kongo has compiled a 17-3 (7) record, including four title fights. He has three losses, two of them in title fights.
3. Chris Kongo loses to Owen Cooper via points decision
On May 10, 2025 Chris Kongo faced Owen Cooper in a welterweight bout. Kongo was 32 years old with a record of 17-2, and Cooper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kongo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kongo lost via points decision. Went the distance with Cooper.
2. Chris Kongo loses to Ekow Essuman via majority decision
On January 21, 2023 Chris Kongo fought Ekow Essuman for the BBBofC British, Commonwealth Boxing Council, IBF European, British, and Commonwealth welterweight titles. Kongo was 30 years old with a record of 14-1, and Essuman was 33 with a record of 18-0. Kongo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Essuman was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Kongo lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Essuman.
1. Chris Kongo loses to Michael McKinson via unanimous decision
On March 27, 2021 Chris Kongo defended his WBO Global welterweight title against Michael McKinson. Kongo was 28 years old with a record of 12-0, and McKinson was 26 with a record of 19-0. Kongo was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and McKinson was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Kongo lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with McKinson.