Francesco Pianeta losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Francesco Pianeta has compiled a 35-5-1 (21) record, including 14 title fights. He has five losses, four of them in title fights.
5. Francesco Pianeta loses to Tyson Fury via points decision
On August 18, 2018 Francesco Pianeta faced Tyson Fury in a heavyweight bout. Pianeta was 33 years old with a record of 35-4-1, and Fury was 30 with a record of 26-0. Pianeta was coming off a loss, while Fury was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Pianeta lost via points decision. Went the distance with Fury.
4. Francesco Pianeta loses to Petar Milas via unanimous decision
On June 16, 2018 Francesco Pianeta fought Petar Milas for the vacant IBO International heavyweight title. Pianeta was 33 years old with a record of 35-3-1, and Milas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pianeta was coming off a win. Pianeta lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Milas.
3. Francesco Pianeta loses to Kevin Johnson via KO
On October 14, 2017 Francesco Pianeta defended his IBO International heavyweight title against Kevin Johnson. Pianeta was 33 years old with a record of 34-2-1, and Johnson was 38 with a record of 31-8-1. Pianeta was on a 3-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Pianeta via TKO in the 7th round. Lost the title.
2. Francesco Pianeta loses to Ruslan Chagaev via KO
On July 11, 2015 Francesco Pianeta fought Ruslan Chagaev for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title. Pianeta was 30 years old with a record of 31-1-1, and Chagaev was 36 with a record of 33-2-1. Pianeta was on a 3-fight winning streak and Chagaev was on a 6-fight winning streak. Chagaev stopped Pianeta via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Francesco Pianeta loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On May 4, 2013 Francesco Pianeta fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBO heavyweight titles. Pianeta was 28 years old with a record of 28-0-1, and Klitschko was 37 with a record of 59-3. Pianeta was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 17-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Pianeta via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
