Eleider Álvarez losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Eleider Álvarez has compiled a 25-2 (13) record, including twelve title fights. He has two losses, one of them in a title fight.
2. Eleider Álvarez loses to Joe Smith Jr. via KO
On August 22, 2020 Eleider Álvarez faced Joe Smith Jr. in a light heavyweight bout. Álvarez was 36 years old with a record of 25-1, and Jr. was 30 with a record of 25-3. Both Álvarez and Jr. were coming off a win. Jr. stopped Álvarez via KO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
1. Eleider Álvarez loses to Sergey Kovalev in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 2, 2019 Eleider Álvarez defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Sergey Kovalev. It was their second meeting. Álvarez was 34 years old with a record of 24-0, and Kovalev was 35 with a record of 32-3-1. Álvarez was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak, while Kovalev was coming off a loss. Álvarez lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Kovalev.
