Eric Harding losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Eric Harding has compiled a 23-4-1 (7) record, including six title fights. He has four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. Eric Harding loses to Chad Dawson via unanimous decision
On June 2, 2006 Eric Harding fought Chad Dawson for the vacant North ABF and NABF light heavyweight titles. Harding was 33 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Dawson was 23 with a record of 21-0. Harding was on a 2-fight winning streak and Dawson was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Harding lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Dawson.
3. Eric Harding loses to Glen Johnson via unanimous decision
On May 18, 2003 Eric Harding fought Glen Johnson for the vacant IBF USBA and USBA light heavyweight titles. Harding was 30 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Johnson was 34 with a record of 38-9-1. Harding was coming off a loss. Harding lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Johnson.
2. Eric Harding loses to Antonio Tarver in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 20, 2002 Eric Harding faced Antonio Tarver in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Harding was 29 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Tarver was 33 with a record of 19-1. Harding was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tarver was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tarver stopped Harding via TKO in the 5th round.
1. Eric Harding loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On September 9, 2000 Eric Harding fought Roy Jones Jr. for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Harding was 27 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Jr. was 31 with a record of 42-1. Harding was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 8-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Harding via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.