Dingaan Thobela losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Dingaan Thobela has compiled a 20-14-1 (13) record, including 15 title fights across four weight classes. He has 14 losses against 13 different opponents, seven of them in title fights.
14. Dingaan Thobela loses to Soon Botes in their 2nd fight via KO
On October 27, 2006 Dingaan Thobela faced Soon Botes. It was their second meeting. Thobela was 40 years old with a record of 20-13-1, and Botes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thobela was on a 6-fight losing streak. Botes stopped Thobela via retirement in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
13. Dingaan Thobela loses to Lucian Bute via KO
On December 3, 2004 Dingaan Thobela faced Lucian Bute. Thobela was 38 years old with a record of 20-12-1, and Bute was 24 with a record of 8-0. Thobela was on a 5-fight losing streak, while Bute was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Bute stopped Thobela via TKO in the 4th round.
12. Dingaan Thobela loses to Martin Nielsen via unanimous decision
On December 13, 2003 Dingaan Thobela faced Martin Nielsen. Thobela was 37 years old with a record of 20-11-1, and Nielsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thobela was on a 4-fight losing streak. Thobela lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nielsen.
11. Dingaan Thobela loses to Otis Grant via unanimous decision
On November 22, 2003 Dingaan Thobela faced Otis Grant in a light heavyweight bout. Thobela was 37 years old with a record of 20-10-1, and Grant was 35 with a record of 31-2-1. Thobela was on a 3-fight losing streak and Grant was coming off a loss. Thobela lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Grant.
10. Dingaan Thobela loses to Mikkel Kessler via unanimous decision
On November 29, 2002 Dingaan Thobela fought Mikkel Kessler for the vacant IBA super middleweight title. Thobela was 36 years old with a record of 20-9-1, and Kessler was 23 with a record of 29-0. Thobela was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Kessler was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Thobela lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Kessler.
9. Dingaan Thobela loses to Éric Lucas via KO
On November 30, 2001 Dingaan Thobela fought Éric Lucas for the vacant WBC super middleweight title. Thobela was 35 years old with a record of 20-8-1, and Lucas was 30 with a record of 33-4-3. Thobela was coming off a loss, while Lucas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lucas stopped Thobela via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Dingaan Thobela loses to Dave Hilton, Jr. via split decision
On December 15, 2000 Dingaan Thobela defended his WBC super middleweight title against Dave Hilton, Jr.. Thobela was 34 years old with a record of 20-7-1, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thobela was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thobela lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Jr..
7. Dingaan Thobela loses to Cornelius Carr via majority decision
On October 31, 1999 Dingaan Thobela fought Cornelius Carr for the vacant WBF middleweight title. Thobela was 33 years old with a record of 18-6-1, and Carr was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thobela was coming off a win. Thobela lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Carr.
6. Dingaan Thobela loses to Willy Wise via split decision
On March 22, 1997 Dingaan Thobela faced Willy Wise. Thobela was 30 years old with a record of 16-5, and Wise was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thobela was coming off a loss. Thobela lost via split decision. Went the distance with Wise.
5. Dingaan Thobela loses to Geoff McCreesh via KO
On November 5, 1996 Dingaan Thobela faced Geoff McCreesh. Thobela was 30 years old with a record of 16-4, and McCreesh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thobela was on a 7-fight winning streak. McCreesh stopped Thobela via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Dingaan Thobela loses to Karl Taylor via points decision
On November 29, 1994 Dingaan Thobela faced Karl Taylor. Thobela was 28 years old with a record of 9-3, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thobela was on a 2-fight losing streak. Thobela lost via points decision. Went the distance with Taylor.
3. Dingaan Thobela loses to Orzubek Nazarov in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 19, 1994 Dingaan Thobela fought Orzubek Nazarov for the WBA lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Thobela was 27 years old with a record of 9-2, and Nazarov was 27 with a record of 18-0. Thobela was coming off a loss, while Nazarov was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Thobela lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nazarov.
2. Dingaan Thobela loses to Orzubek Nazarov via unanimous decision
On October 30, 1993 Dingaan Thobela defended his WBA lightweight title against Orzubek Nazarov. Thobela was 27 years old with a record of 9-1, and Nazarov was 27 with a record of 17-0. Thobela was coming off a win and Nazarov was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Thobela lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Nazarov.
1. Dingaan Thobela loses to Tony Lopez via unanimous decision
On February 12, 1993 Dingaan Thobela fought Tony Lopez for the WBA lightweight title. Thobela was 26 years old with a record of 8-0, and Lopez was 29 with a record of 41-3-1. Thobela was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Thobela lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lopez.