Davey Moore losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Davey Moore compiled a 18-5 (14) record, including six title fights. He had five losses, two of them in title fights.
5. Davey Moore loses to John David Jackson via unanimous decision
On July 21, 1987 Davey Moore faced John David Jackson in a super welterweight bout. Moore was 28 years old with a record of 16-4, and Jackson was 24 with a record of 15-0. Moore was coming off a loss, while Jackson was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Moore lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jackson.
4. Davey Moore loses to Lupe Aquino via KO
On April 6, 1987 Davey Moore faced Lupe Aquino. Moore was 27 years old with a record of 16-3, and Aquino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was coming off a win. Aquino stopped Moore via TKO in the 5th round.
3. Davey Moore loses to Buster Drayton via KO
On August 24, 1986 Davey Moore fought Buster Drayton for the vacant IBF super welterweight title. Moore was 27 years old with a record of 15-2, and Drayton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was coming off a win. Drayton stopped Moore via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Davey Moore loses to Louis Acariès via disqualification
On December 10, 1984 Davey Moore faced Louis Acariès. Moore was 25 years old with a record of 14-1, and Acariès was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moore lost via disqualification.
1. Davey Moore loses to Roberto Durán via KO
On June 16, 1983 Davey Moore defended his WBA super welterweight title against Roberto Durán. Moore was 24 years old with a record of 12-0, and Durán was 32 with a record of 76-4. Moore was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 2-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Moore via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the title.