Earnie Shavers losses
Over 26 years as a professional, Earnie Shavers compiled a 74-14-1 (68) record, including three title fights. He had 14 losses against 13 different opponents, two of them in title fights.
14. Earnie Shavers loses to Brian Yates via KO
On November 24, 1995 Earnie Shavers faced Brian Yates. Shavers was 51 years old with a record of 74-13-1, and Yates was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shavers was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yates stopped Shavers via KO in the 2nd round.
13. Earnie Shavers loses to George Chaplin via disqualification
On March 1, 1983 Earnie Shavers faced George Chaplin. Shavers was 38 years old with a record of 72-12-1, and Chaplin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shavers was on a 4-fight winning streak. Shavers lost via disqualification.
12. Earnie Shavers loses to Walter Santemore via unanimous decision
On August 17, 1982 Earnie Shavers faced Walter Santemore. Shavers was 37 years old with a record of 68-11-1, and Santemore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shavers was coming off a win. Shavers lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Santemore.
11. Earnie Shavers loses to James Tillis via unanimous decision
On June 11, 1982 Earnie Shavers faced James Tillis in a heavyweight bout. Shavers was 37 years old with a record of 67-10-1, and Tillis was 24 with a record of 21-1. Shavers was on a 7-fight winning streak and Tillis was coming off a win. Shavers lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tillis.
10. Earnie Shavers loses to Randall Cobb via KO
On August 2, 1980 Earnie Shavers faced Randall Cobb. Shavers was 35 years old with a record of 60-9-1, and Cobb was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shavers was coming off a win. Cobb stopped Shavers via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
9. Earnie Shavers loses to Bernardo Mercado via KO
On March 8, 1980 Earnie Shavers faced Bernardo Mercado. Shavers was 35 years old with a record of 59-8-1, and Mercado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shavers was coming off a loss. Mercado stopped Shavers via TKO in the 7th round.
8. Earnie Shavers loses to Larry Holmes in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 28, 1979 Earnie Shavers fought Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Shavers was 35 years old with a record of 59-7-1, and Holmes was 29 with a record of 31-0. Shavers was on a 5-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Shavers via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Earnie Shavers loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On March 25, 1978 Earnie Shavers faced Larry Holmes. Shavers was 33 years old with a record of 54-6-1, and Holmes was 28 with a record of 26-0. Shavers was coming off a loss, while Holmes was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Shavers lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holmes.
6. Earnie Shavers loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On September 29, 1977 Earnie Shavers fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Shavers was 33 years old with a record of 54-5-1, and Ali was 35 with a record of 54-2. Shavers was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 13-fight winning streak. Shavers lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
5. Earnie Shavers loses to Ron Lyle via KO
On September 13, 1975 Earnie Shavers faced Ron Lyle in a heavyweight bout. Shavers was 31 years old with a record of 49-4-1, and Lyle was 34 with a record of 30-3-1. Shavers was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Lyle was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lyle stopped Shavers via TKO in the 6th round.
4. Earnie Shavers loses to Bob Stallings via unanimous decision
On November 4, 1974 Earnie Shavers faced Bob Stallings. Shavers was 30 years old with a record of 46-3, and Stallings was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shavers was coming off a win. Shavers lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Stallings.
3. Earnie Shavers loses to Jerry Quarry via KO
On December 14, 1973 Earnie Shavers faced Jerry Quarry in a heavyweight bout. Shavers was 29 years old with a record of 45-2, and Quarry was 28 with a record of 47-6-4. Shavers was on a 33-fight winning streak and Quarry was on a 4-fight winning streak. Quarry stopped Shavers via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Earnie Shavers loses to Ron Stander via KO
On May 11, 1970 Earnie Shavers faced Ron Stander. Shavers was 25 years old with a record of 12-1, and Stander was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shavers was on a 10-fight winning streak. Stander stopped Shavers via KO in the 5th round.
1. Earnie Shavers loses to Stan Johnson via unanimous decision
On November 13, 1969 Earnie Shavers faced Stan Johnson. Shavers was 25 years old with a record of 2-0, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shavers was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Shavers lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Johnson.