Franco Wanyama losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Franco Wanyama compiled a 20-7-2 (7) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He had seven losses against six different opponents, two of them in title fights.
7. Franco Wanyama loses to Dirk Wallyn in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 25, 1996 Franco Wanyama faced Dirk Wallyn in a cruiserweight bout. It was their second meeting. Wanyama was 28 years old with a record of 16-6-2, and Wallyn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on a 3-fight losing streak. Wallyn stopped Wanyama via TKO in the 5th round.
6. Franco Wanyama loses to Dirk Wallyn via KO
On November 1, 1996 Franco Wanyama faced Dirk Wallyn in a cruiserweight bout. Wanyama was 28 years old with a record of 16-5-2, and Wallyn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on a 2-fight losing streak. Wallyn stopped Wanyama via TKO in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.
5. Franco Wanyama loses to Garry Delaney via points decision
On February 6, 1996 Franco Wanyama faced Garry Delaney in a cruiserweight bout. Wanyama was 27 years old with a record of 16-4-2, and Delaney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was coming off a loss. Wanyama lost via points decision. Went the distance with Delaney.
4. Franco Wanyama loses to Chris Okoh via KO
On September 29, 1995 Franco Wanyama fought Chris Okoh for the vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) cruiserweight title. Wanyama was 27 years old with a record of 16-3-2, and Okoh was 26 with a record of 7-0. Wanyama was coming off a win and Okoh was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Okoh stopped Wanyama via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Franco Wanyama loses to John Emmen via KO
On June 24, 1991 Franco Wanyama fought John Emmen for the vacant BeNeLux heavyweight title. Wanyama was 23 years old with a record of 7-2-1, and Emmen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on a 2-fight winning streak. Emmen stopped Wanyama via KO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 10th round.
2. Franco Wanyama loses to Norbert Ekassi via KO
On October 13, 1990 Franco Wanyama faced Norbert Ekassi. Wanyama was 22 years old with a record of 5-1-1, and Ekassi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ekassi stopped Wanyama via KO in the 2nd round.
1. Franco Wanyama loses to Christophe Girard via points decision
On March 16, 1990 Franco Wanyama faced Christophe Girard. Wanyama was 22 years old with a record of 2-0-1, and Girard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Wanyama lost via points decision. Went the distance with Girard.