Crawford Grimsley losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Crawford Grimsley has compiled a 22-4-1 (20) record, including five title fights. He has four losses, two of them in title fights.
4. Crawford Grimsley loses to Andre Purlette via KO
On September 7, 2002 Crawford Grimsley fought Andre Purlette for the vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title. Grimsley was 34 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Purlette was 28 with a record of 33-1. Purlette was coming off a win. Purlette stopped Grimsley via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 3rd round.
3. Crawford Grimsley loses to Brian Nielsen via KO
On October 3, 1997 Crawford Grimsley faced Brian Nielsen in a heavyweight bout. Grimsley was 30 years old with a record of 20-2, and Nielsen was 32 with a record of 37-0. Grimsley was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Nielsen was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak. Nielsen stopped Grimsley via TKO in the 6th round. Lasted into the 6th round.
2. Crawford Grimsley loses to Jimmy Thunder via KO
On March 18, 1997 Crawford Grimsley faced Jimmy Thunder in a heavyweight bout. Grimsley was 29 years old with a record of 20-1, and Thunder was 31 with a record of 31-7. Both Grimsley and Thunder were coming off a loss. Thunder stopped Grimsley via KO in the 1st round.
1. Crawford Grimsley loses to George Foreman via unanimous decision
On November 3, 1996 Crawford Grimsley fought George Foreman for the WBU and lineal heavyweight titles. Grimsley was 29 years old with a record of 20-0, and Foreman was 47 with a record of 74-4. Grimsley was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Foreman was on a 2-fight winning streak. Grimsley lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Foreman.