Ernie Terrell losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Ernie Terrell compiled a 46-9 (21) record, including six title fights. He had nine losses against eight different opponents, two of them in title fights.
9. Ernie Terrell loses to Jeff Merritt via KO
On September 10, 1973 Ernie Terrell faced Jeff Merritt. Terrell was 34 years old with a record of 46-8, and Merritt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was coming off a loss. Merritt stopped Terrell via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Ernie Terrell loses to Chuck Wepner via points decision
On June 23, 1973 Ernie Terrell fought Chuck Wepner for the vacant National Americas heavyweight title. Terrell was 34 years old with a record of 46-7, and Wepner was 34 with a record of 26-9-2. Terrell was on a 7-fight winning streak and Wepner was on a 3-fight winning streak. Terrell lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Wepner.
7. Ernie Terrell loses to Manuel Ramos via unanimous decision
On October 14, 1967 Ernie Terrell faced Manuel Ramos. Terrell was 28 years old with a record of 39-6, and Ramos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was on a 2-fight losing streak. Terrell lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ramos.
6. Ernie Terrell loses to Thad Spencer via unanimous decision
On August 5, 1967 Ernie Terrell faced Thad Spencer. Terrell was 28 years old with a record of 39-5, and Spencer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was coming off a loss. Terrell lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Spencer.
5. Ernie Terrell loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On February 6, 1967 Ernie Terrell met Muhammad Ali in an undisputed heavyweight title unification fight. Terrell was 27 years old with a record of 39-4, and Ali was 25 with a record of 27-0. Terrell was on a 15-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Terrell lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Ali.
4. Ernie Terrell loses to Cleveland Williams via KO
On April 3, 1962 Ernie Terrell faced Cleveland Williams in a heavyweight bout. Terrell was 22 years old with a record of 24-3, and Williams was 28 with a record of 51-4. Terrell was on a 5-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 6-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Terrell via TKO in the 7th round.
3. Ernie Terrell loses to Wayne Bethea via split decision
On December 5, 1960 Ernie Terrell faced Wayne Bethea. Terrell was 21 years old with a record of 19-2, and Bethea was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was on a 6-fight winning streak. Terrell lost via split decision. Went the distance with Bethea.
2. Ernie Terrell loses to Johnny Gray in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 25, 1959 Ernie Terrell faced Johnny Gray. It was their second meeting. Terrell was 19 years old with a record of 13-1, and Gray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was on a 5-fight winning streak. Terrell lost via split decision. Went the distance with Gray.
1. Ernie Terrell loses to Johnny Gray via split decision
On April 30, 1958 Ernie Terrell faced Johnny Gray. Terrell was 19 years old with a record of 8-0, and Gray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Terrell was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Terrell lost via split decision. Went the distance with Gray.