Faiga Opelu losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Faiga Opelu has compiled a 16-5-2 (12) record, including four title fights. He has five losses, two of them in title fights.
5. Faiga Opelu loses to Joseph Goodall via KO
On May 12, 2024 Faiga Opelu faced Joseph Goodall. Opelu was 30 years old with a record of 16-4-2, and Goodall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was coming off a win. Goodall stopped Opelu via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
4. Faiga Opelu loses to Joseph Parker via KO
On May 24, 2023 Faiga Opelu faced Joseph Parker in a heavyweight bout. Opelu was 29 years old with a record of 15-3-2, and Parker was 31 with a record of 31-3. Parker was coming off a win. Parker stopped Opelu via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Faiga Opelu loses to Lucas Browne via KO
On December 4, 2021 Faiga Opelu fought Lucas Browne for the vacant WBA Oceania heavyweight title. Opelu was 27 years old with a record of 14-2-1, and Browne was 42 with a record of 29-3. Opelu was coming off a win, while Browne was coming off a loss. Browne stopped Opelu via KO in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Faiga Opelu loses to Justis Huni via KO
On October 22, 2020 Faiga Opelu defended his Australian heavyweight title against Justis Huni. Opelu was 26 years old with a record of 13-1-1, and Huni was 21 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was on a 6-fight winning streak. Huni stopped Opelu via TKO in the 7th round. Lost the title.
1. Faiga Opelu loses to Christian Ndzie Tsoye via split decision
On July 6, 2018 Faiga Opelu faced Christian Ndzie Tsoye. Opelu was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Tsoye was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Opelu lost via split decision. Went the distance with Tsoye.