Ernie Lopez losses
Over 24 years as a professional, Ernie Lopez compiled a 48-13-1 (24) record, including two title fights. He had 13 losses against eleven different opponents, two of them in title fights.
13. Ernie Lopez loses to Kenny Louis via KO
On July 7, 1987 Ernie Lopez faced Kenny Louis in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 41 years old with a record of 48-12-1, and Louis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 3-fight losing streak. Louis stopped Lopez via KO in the 1st round.
12. Ernie Lopez loses to John Stracey via KO
On October 29, 1974 Ernie Lopez faced John Stracey in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 29 years old with a record of 48-11-1, and Stracey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Stracey stopped Lopez via TKO in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.
11. Ernie Lopez loses to Armando Muñíz via KO
On July 26, 1973 Ernie Lopez faced Armando Muñíz in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 48-10-1, and Muñíz was 27 with a record of 27-4-1. Lopez was coming off a loss, while Muñíz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Muñíz stopped Lopez via TKO in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.
10. Ernie Lopez loses to José Nápoles in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 28, 1973 Ernie Lopez fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 48-9-1, and Nápoles was 32 with a record of 74-5. Lopez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nápoles was on a 9-fight winning streak. Nápoles stopped Lopez via KO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Ernie Lopez loses to Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 30, 1972 Ernie Lopez faced Emile Griffith in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 26 years old with a record of 46-8-1, and Griffith was 34 with a record of 73-12. Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Griffith was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Griffith.
8. Ernie Lopez loses to Emile Griffith via majority decision
On May 3, 1971 Ernie Lopez faced Emile Griffith in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 25 years old with a record of 42-7-1, and Griffith was 33 with a record of 68-11. Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Griffith was on a 8-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Griffith.
7. Ernie Lopez loses to José Nápoles via KO
On February 14, 1970 Ernie Lopez fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. Lopez was 24 years old with a record of 38-6-1, and Nápoles was 29 with a record of 62-4. Lopez was coming off a win and Nápoles was on a 17-fight winning streak. Nápoles stopped Lopez via TKO in the 15th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 15th round.
6. Ernie Lopez loses to Hedgemon Lewis in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 10, 1969 Ernie Lopez faced Hedgemon Lewis in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 23 years old with a record of 37-5-1, and Lewis was 23 with a record of 27-1. Lopez was on a 6-fight winning streak and Lewis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lewis.
5. Ernie Lopez loses to Raul Soriano via unanimous decision
On March 3, 1968 Ernie Lopez faced Raul Soriano in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 22 years old with a record of 31-4-1, and Soriano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 10-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Soriano.
4. Ernie Lopez loses to Adolph Pruitt via unanimous decision
On December 12, 1966 Ernie Lopez faced Adolph Pruitt in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 21 years old with a record of 21-3-1, and Pruitt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was coming off a loss. Lopez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pruitt.
3. Ernie Lopez loses to Johnny Brooks in their 3rd fight via split decision
On September 19, 1966 Ernie Lopez faced Johnny Brooks in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Lopez was 20 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Brooks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 10-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via split decision. Went the distance with Brooks.
2. Ernie Lopez loses to Don Minor via unanimous decision
On December 22, 1964 Ernie Lopez faced Don Minor in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 19 years old with a record of 10-1, and Minor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Minor.
1. Ernie Lopez loses to Jesse Armenta via KO
On July 4, 1964 Ernie Lopez faced Jesse Armenta. Lopez was 18 years old with a record of 8-0, and Armenta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Armenta stopped Lopez via KO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.