Floyd Patterson losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Floyd Patterson compiled a 55-8-1 (40) record, including 14 title fights. He had eight losses against six different opponents, six of them in title fights.
8. Floyd Patterson loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 20, 1972 Floyd Patterson fought Muhammad Ali for the NABF heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Patterson was 37 years old with a record of 55-7-1, and Ali was 30 with a record of 38-1. Patterson was on a 9-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Patterson via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Floyd Patterson loses to Jimmy Ellis via points decision
On September 14, 1968 Floyd Patterson fought Jimmy Ellis for the WBA heavyweight title. Patterson was 33 years old with a record of 46-6-1, and Ellis was 28 with a record of 26-5. Patterson was coming off a loss, while Ellis was on a 11-fight winning streak. Patterson lost via points decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ellis.
6. Floyd Patterson loses to Jerry Quarry in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On October 28, 1967 Floyd Patterson faced Jerry Quarry. It was their second meeting. Patterson was 32 years old with a record of 46-5-1, and Quarry was 22 with a record of 24-1-4. Quarry was coming off a win. Patterson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Quarry.
5. Floyd Patterson loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On November 22, 1965 Floyd Patterson fought Muhammad Ali for the NYSAC, The Ring, and WBC heavyweight titles. Patterson was 30 years old with a record of 43-4, and Ali was 23 with a record of 21-0. Patterson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Patterson via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
4. Floyd Patterson loses to Sonny Liston in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 22, 1963 Floyd Patterson fought Sonny Liston for the undisputed heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Patterson was 28 years old with a record of 38-3, and Liston was 31 with a record of 34-1. Patterson was coming off a loss, while Liston was on a 27-fight winning streak. Liston stopped Patterson via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Floyd Patterson loses to Sonny Liston via KO
On September 25, 1962 Floyd Patterson defended his NYSAC, The Ring, and WBA heavyweight titles against Sonny Liston. Patterson was 27 years old with a record of 38-2, and Liston was 30 with a record of 33-1. Patterson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Liston was on a 26-fight winning streak. Liston stopped Patterson via KO in the 1st round. Lost the titles.
2. Floyd Patterson loses to Ingemar Johansson via KO
On June 26, 1959 Floyd Patterson defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Ingemar Johansson. Patterson was 24 years old with a record of 35-1, and Johansson was 26 with a record of 21-0. Patterson was on a 22-fight winning streak and Johansson was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Patterson via TKO in the 3rd round. Lost the titles.
1. Floyd Patterson loses to Joey Maxim via unanimous decision
On June 7, 1954 Floyd Patterson faced Joey Maxim in a light heavyweight bout. Patterson was 19 years old with a record of 13-0, and Maxim was 32 with a record of 79-21-4. Patterson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak, while Maxim was on a 2-fight losing streak. Patterson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Maxim.