Derrick James losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Derrick James has compiled a 21-7-1 (12) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. He has seven losses, two of them in title fights.
7. Derrick James loses to Chris Henry via KO
On August 2, 2007 Derrick James fought Chris Henry for the vacant NABA light heavyweight title. James was 35 years old with a record of 20-6-1, and Henry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Henry stopped James via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
6. Derrick James loses to James Lubwama via KO
On January 25, 2001 Derrick James faced James Lubwama. James was 29 years old with a record of 16-5, and Lubwama was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was coming off a loss. Lubwama stopped James via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
5. Derrick James loses to Ole Klemetsen via split decision
On October 6, 2000 Derrick James faced Ole Klemetsen. James was 28 years old with a record of 16-4, and Klemetsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was coming off a win. James lost via split decision. Went the distance with Klemetsen.
4. Derrick James loses to Kenny Whack via unanimous decision
On April 18, 1998 Derrick James faced Kenny Whack. James was 26 years old with a record of 15-3, and Whack was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was on a 2-fight winning streak. James lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Whack.
3. Derrick James loses to Pedro Montiel via KO
On March 31, 1996 Derrick James faced Pedro Montiel. James was 24 years old with a record of 13-2, and Montiel was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was coming off a loss. Montiel stopped James via KO in the 3rd round.
2. Derrick James loses to Otis Grant via disqualification
On October 10, 1995 Derrick James fought Otis Grant for the vacant NABF and North ABF middleweight titles. James was 23 years old with a record of 13-1, and Grant was 27 with a record of 25-1. Both James and Grant were on a 3-fight winning streak. James lost via disqualification. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Derrick James loses to Joe Lipsey via KO
On November 5, 1994 Derrick James faced Joe Lipsey. James was 22 years old with a record of 10-0, and Lipsey was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Lipsey stopped James via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
