Francois Botha losses
Over 24 years as a professional, Francois Botha has compiled a 48-11-3 (29) record, including 15 title fights. He has eleven losses, eight of them in title fights.
11. Francois Botha loses to Andrzej Wawrzyk via KO
On March 15, 2014 Francois Botha fought Andrzej Wawrzyk for the vacant Poland International heavyweight title. Botha was 45 years old with a record of 48-10-3, and Wawrzyk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Botha was on a 5-fight losing streak. Wawrzyk stopped Botha via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
10. Francois Botha loses to Joseph Parker via KO
On June 13, 2013 Francois Botha faced Joseph Parker. Botha was 44 years old with a record of 48-9-3, and Parker was 21 with a record of 5-0. Botha was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Parker was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Parker stopped Botha via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Francois Botha loses to Sonny Bill Williams via unanimous decision
On February 8, 2013 Francois Botha fought Sonny Bill Williams for the vacant WBA International heavyweight title. Botha was 44 years old with a record of 48-8-3, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Botha was on a 3-fight losing streak. Botha lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Williams.
8. Francois Botha loses to Francesco Pianeta via unanimous decision
On September 7, 2012 Francois Botha faced Francesco Pianeta. Botha was 43 years old with a record of 48-7-3, and Pianeta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Botha was on a 2-fight losing streak. Botha lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pianeta.
7. Francois Botha loses to Carlos Takam via KO
On March 31, 2012 Francois Botha fought Carlos Takam for the WBO Africa heavyweight title. Botha was 43 years old with a record of 48-6-3, and Takam was 31 with a record of 24-1. Botha was coming off a loss, while Takam was on a 6-fight winning streak. Takam stopped Botha via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
6. Francois Botha loses to Michael Grant via KO
On November 19, 2011 Francois Botha fought Michael Grant for the vacant WBF (Federation) and WBF heavyweight titles. Botha was 43 years old with a record of 48-5-3, and Grant was 39 with a record of 47-4. Both Botha and Grant were coming off a win. Grant stopped Botha via KO in the 12th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 12th round.
5. Francois Botha loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On April 10, 2010 Francois Botha fought Evander Holyfield for the vacant WBF (Federation) heavyweight title. Botha was 41 years old with a record of 47-4-3, and Holyfield was 47 with a record of 42-10-2. Holyfield was on a 2-fight losing streak. Holyfield stopped Botha via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Francois Botha loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On March 16, 2002 Francois Botha fought Wladimir Klitschko for the WBO heavyweight title. Botha was 33 years old with a record of 44-3-1, and Klitschko was 25 with a record of 37-1. Botha was on a 4-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 13-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Botha via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Francois Botha loses to Lennox Lewis via KO
On July 15, 2000 Francois Botha fought Lennox Lewis for the IBF, IBO, and WBC heavyweight titles. Botha was 31 years old with a record of 40-2-1, and Lewis was 34 with a record of 36-1-1. Botha was coming off a win and Lewis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Botha via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Francois Botha loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On January 16, 1999 Francois Botha faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. Botha was 30 years old with a record of 39-1, and Tyson was 32 with a record of 45-3. Botha was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Tyson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tyson stopped Botha via KO in the 5th round.
1. Francois Botha loses to Michael Moorer via KO
On November 9, 1996 Francois Botha fought Michael Moorer for the IBF heavyweight title. Botha was 28 years old with a record of 35-0, and Moorer was 28 with a record of 37-1. Moorer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moorer stopped Botha via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.