Derrick Harmon losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Derrick Harmon has compiled a 25-7 (12) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. He has seven losses, five of them in title fights.
7. Derrick Harmon loses to Michael Simms via unanimous decision
On May 15, 2008 Derrick Harmon faced Michael Simms. Harmon was 38 years old with a record of 25-6, and Simms was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harmon was coming off a win. Harmon lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Simms.
6. Derrick Harmon loses to Jorge Castro via KO
On May 26, 2005 Derrick Harmon fought Jorge Castro for the WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title. Harmon was 35 years old with a record of 24-5, and Castro was 37 with a record of 128-10-3. Harmon was coming off a win and Castro was on a 6-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Harmon via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Derrick Harmon loses to O'Neil Bell via KO
On December 19, 2003 Derrick Harmon fought O'Neil Bell for the NABF cruiserweight title. Harmon was 33 years old with a record of 23-4, and Bell was 28 with a record of 21-1-1. Harmon was coming off a loss, while Bell was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bell stopped Harmon via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Derrick Harmon loses to Dariusz Michalczewski via KO
On March 29, 2003 Derrick Harmon fought Dariusz Michalczewski for the WBO light heavyweight title. Harmon was 33 years old with a record of 23-3, and Michalczewski was 34 with a record of 47-0. Harmon was coming off a win and Michalczewski was on an undefeated 47-fight winning streak. Michalczewski stopped Harmon via KO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
3. Derrick Harmon loses to Montell Griffin via unanimous decision
On July 21, 2002 Derrick Harmon fought Montell Griffin for the vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title. Harmon was 32 years old with a record of 22-2, and Griffin was 32 with a record of 42-3. Harmon was on a 2-fight winning streak and Griffin was on a 4-fight winning streak. Harmon lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Griffin.
2. Derrick Harmon loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On February 24, 2001 Derrick Harmon fought Roy Jones Jr. for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Harmon was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Jr. was 32 with a record of 43-1. Harmon was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 9-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Harmon via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
1. Derrick Harmon loses to Greg Wright via split decision
On April 3, 1999 Derrick Harmon faced Greg Wright. Harmon was 29 years old with a record of 17-0, and Wright was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harmon was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Harmon lost via split decision. Went the distance with Wright.