Chris van Heerden losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Chris van Heerden has compiled a 28-3-1 (12) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses, all of them in title fights.
3. Chris van Heerden loses to Conor Benn via KO
On April 16, 2022 Chris van Heerden fought Conor Benn for the WBA Continental (Europe) welterweight title. Heerden was 34 years old with a record of 28-2-1, and Benn was 25 with a record of 20-0. Benn was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Benn stopped Heerden via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Chris van Heerden loses to Errol Spence Jr. via KO
On September 11, 2015 Chris van Heerden defended his IBF International welterweight title against Errol Spence Jr.. Heerden was 28 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Jr. was 25 with a record of 17-0. Heerden was on a 9-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Heerden via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 8th round.
1. Chris van Heerden loses to Nikola Stevanović via split decision
On May 29, 2010 Chris van Heerden fought Nikola Stevanović for the vacant IBF InterContinental super welterweight title. Heerden was 22 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Stevanović was 0 with a record of 0-0. Heerden was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Heerden lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Stevanović.