Ezzard Charles losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Ezzard Charles compiled a 95-25-1 (52) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. He had 25 losses against 22 different opponents, four of them in title fights.
25. Ezzard Charles loses to Alvin Green via unanimous decision
On September 1, 1959 Ezzard Charles faced Alvin Green. Charles was 38 years old with a record of 95-24-1, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a loss. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Green.
24. Ezzard Charles loses to George Logan via KO
On July 30, 1959 Ezzard Charles faced George Logan. Charles was 38 years old with a record of 95-23-1, and Logan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a win. Logan stopped Charles via KO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
23. Ezzard Charles loses to Donnie Fleeman via KO
On October 27, 1958 Ezzard Charles faced Donnie Fleeman. Charles was 37 years old with a record of 94-22-1, and Fleeman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a loss. Fleeman stopped Charles via KO in the 6th round.
22. Ezzard Charles loses to Alfredo Zuany via unanimous decision
On August 28, 1958 Ezzard Charles faced Alfredo Zuany. Charles was 37 years old with a record of 94-21-1, and Zuany was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a win. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Zuany.
21. Ezzard Charles loses to Dick Richardson via disqualification
On October 2, 1956 Ezzard Charles faced Dick Richardson. Charles was 35 years old with a record of 93-20-1, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on a 2-fight losing streak. Charles lost via disqualification.
20. Ezzard Charles loses to Harry Matthews via unanimous decision
On August 31, 1956 Ezzard Charles faced Harry Matthews. Charles was 35 years old with a record of 93-19-1, and Matthews was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a loss. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Matthews.
19. Ezzard Charles loses to Pat McMurtry via unanimous decision
On July 13, 1956 Ezzard Charles faced Pat McMurtry. Charles was 35 years old with a record of 93-18-1, and McMurtry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a win. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McMurtry.
18. Ezzard Charles loses to Wayne Bethea via unanimous decision
On May 21, 1956 Ezzard Charles faced Wayne Bethea. Charles was 34 years old with a record of 92-17-1, and Bethea was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a win. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bethea.
17. Ezzard Charles loses to Young Jack Johnson via KO
On December 29, 1955 Ezzard Charles faced Young Jack Johnson. Charles was 34 years old with a record of 91-16-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Charles via TKO in the 6th round.
16. Ezzard Charles loses to Toxie Hall via split decision
On November 14, 1955 Ezzard Charles faced Toxie Hall. Charles was 34 years old with a record of 89-15-1, and Hall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on a 2-fight losing streak. Charles lost via split decision. Went the distance with Hall.
15. Ezzard Charles loses to Tommy Jackson in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On August 31, 1955 Ezzard Charles faced Tommy Jackson. It was their second meeting. Charles was 34 years old with a record of 89-14-1, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a loss. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jackson.
14. Ezzard Charles loses to Tommy Jackson via unanimous decision
On August 3, 1955 Ezzard Charles faced Tommy Jackson. Charles was 34 years old with a record of 89-13-1, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on a 2-fight winning streak. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jackson.
13. Ezzard Charles loses to John Holman via KO
On April 27, 1955 Ezzard Charles faced John Holman. Charles was 33 years old with a record of 87-12-1, and Holman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on a 2-fight winning streak. Holman stopped Charles via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
12. Ezzard Charles loses to Rocky Marciano in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 17, 1954 Ezzard Charles fought Rocky Marciano for the NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Charles was 33 years old with a record of 85-11-1, and Marciano was 31 with a record of 46-0. Charles was coming off a loss, while Marciano was on an undefeated 46-fight winning streak. Marciano stopped Charles via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
11. Ezzard Charles loses to Rocky Marciano via unanimous decision
On June 17, 1954 Ezzard Charles fought Rocky Marciano for the NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles. Charles was 32 years old with a record of 85-10-1, and Marciano was 30 with a record of 45-0. Charles was on a 2-fight winning streak and Marciano was on an undefeated 45-fight winning streak. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Marciano.
10. Ezzard Charles loses to Harold Johnson via split decision
On September 8, 1953 Ezzard Charles faced Harold Johnson. Charles was 32 years old with a record of 83-9-1, and Johnson was 25 with a record of 41-5. Charles was coming off a loss, while Johnson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Charles lost via split decision. Went the distance with Johnson.
9. Ezzard Charles loses to Niño Valdés via unanimous decision
On August 11, 1953 Ezzard Charles faced Niño Valdés. Charles was 32 years old with a record of 83-8-1, and Valdés was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on a 9-fight winning streak. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Valdés.
8. Ezzard Charles loses to Rex Layne in their 2nd fight via points decision
On August 8, 1952 Ezzard Charles faced Rex Layne. It was their second meeting. Charles was 31 years old with a record of 74-7-1, and Layne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a loss. Charles lost via points decision. Went the distance with Layne.
7. Ezzard Charles loses to Jersey Joe Walcott in their 4th fight via unanimous decision
On June 5, 1952 Ezzard Charles fought Jersey Joe Walcott for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their fourth meeting. Charles was 30 years old with a record of 74-6-1, and Walcott was 38 with a record of 50-16-2. Charles was on a 3-fight winning streak and Walcott was coming off a win. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Walcott.
6. Ezzard Charles loses to Jersey Joe Walcott in their 3rd fight via KO
On July 18, 1951 Ezzard Charles defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Jersey Joe Walcott. It was their third meeting. Charles was 30 years old with a record of 71-5-1, and Walcott was 37 with a record of 49-16-2. Charles was on a 24-fight winning streak, while Walcott was on a 2-fight losing streak. Walcott stopped Charles via KO in the 7th round. Lost the titles.
5. Ezzard Charles loses to Elmer Ray via split decision
On July 25, 1947 Ezzard Charles faced Elmer Ray. Charles was 26 years old with a record of 47-4-1, and Ray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on a 17-fight winning streak. Charles lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ray.
4. Ezzard Charles loses to Lloyd Marshall via KO
On March 31, 1943 Ezzard Charles faced Lloyd Marshall. Charles was 21 years old with a record of 30-3-1, and Marshall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a loss. Marshall stopped Charles via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
3. Ezzard Charles loses to Jimmy Bivins via unanimous decision
On January 7, 1943 Ezzard Charles faced Jimmy Bivins. Charles was 21 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Bivins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on a 8-fight winning streak. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bivins.
2. Ezzard Charles loses to Kid Tunero via unanimous decision
On May 13, 1942 Ezzard Charles faced Kid Tunero. Charles was 20 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Tunero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was coming off a win. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tunero.
1. Ezzard Charles loses to Ken Overlin via unanimous decision
On June 9, 1941 Ezzard Charles faced Ken Overlin. Charles was 19 years old with a record of 17-0, and Overlin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Charles was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Charles lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Overlin.