Deontay Wilder losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Deontay Wilder has compiled a 45-4-1 (43) record, including 17 title fights. He has four losses against three different opponents, three of them in title fights.
4. Deontay Wilder loses to Zhang Zhilei via KO
On June 1, 2024 Deontay Wilder faced Zhang Zhilei in a heavyweight bout. Wilder was 38 years old with a record of 43-3-1, and Zhilei was 41 with a record of 26-2-1. Both Wilder and Zhilei were coming off a loss. Zhilei stopped Wilder via TKO in the 5th round.
3. Deontay Wilder loses to Joseph Parker via unanimous decision
On December 23, 2023 Deontay Wilder fought Joseph Parker for the IBF InterContinental and WBO InterContinental heavyweight titles. Wilder was 38 years old with a record of 43-2-1, and Parker was 31 with a record of 33-3. Wilder was coming off a win and Parker was on a 3-fight winning streak. Wilder lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Parker.
2. Deontay Wilder loses to Tyson Fury in their 3rd fight via KO
On October 9, 2021 Deontay Wilder fought Tyson Fury for the The Ring and WBC heavyweight titles. It was their third meeting. Wilder was 35 years old with a record of 42-1-1, and Fury was 33 with a record of 30-0-1. Wilder was coming off a loss, while Fury was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Fury stopped Wilder via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
1. Deontay Wilder loses to Tyson Fury in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 22, 2020 Deontay Wilder defended his WBC heavyweight title against Tyson Fury. It was their second meeting. Wilder was 34 years old with a record of 42-0-1, and Fury was 31 with a record of 29-0-1. Both Wilder and Fury were on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Fury stopped Wilder via TKO in the 7th round. Lost the title.