David Kamau losses
Over 10 years as a professional, David Kamau has compiled a 30-4 (22) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. David Kamau loses to Antonio Margarito via KO
On June 16, 2000 David Kamau defended his WBONABO welterweight title against Antonio Margarito. Kamau was 34 years old with a record of 30-3, and Margarito was 22 with a record of 21-3. Kamau was on a 2-fight winning streak and Margarito was on a 12-fight winning streak. Margarito stopped Kamau via TKO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
3. David Kamau loses to Danny Perez in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On February 6, 1999 David Kamau faced Danny Perez. It was their second meeting. Kamau was 33 years old with a record of 28-2, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was coming off a loss. Kamau lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Perez.
2. David Kamau loses to Oscar De La Hoya via KO
On June 14, 1997 David Kamau fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC welterweight title. Kamau was 31 years old with a record of 28-1, and Hoya was 24 with a record of 24-0. Kamau was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Kamau via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
1. David Kamau loses to Julio César Chávez via unanimous decision
On September 16, 1995 David Kamau fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super lightweight title. Kamau was 30 years old with a record of 26-0, and Chávez was 33 with a record of 94-1-1. Kamau was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Chávez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Kamau lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Chávez.