Gary Sykes losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Gary Sykes has compiled a 28-5 (6) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses against four different opponents, two of them in title fights.
5. Gary Sykes loses to Luke Campbell via KO
On March 26, 2016 Gary Sykes fought Luke Campbell for the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title. Sykes was 32 years old with a record of 28-4, and Campbell was 28 with a record of 12-1. Sykes was coming off a win, while Campbell was coming off a loss. Campbell stopped Sykes via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Gary Sykes loses to Liam Walsh via unanimous decision
On November 29, 2014 Gary Sykes fought Liam Walsh for the Commonwealth super featherweight title. Sykes was 30 years old with a record of 27-3, and Walsh was 28 with a record of 16-0. Sykes was on a 5-fight winning streak and Walsh was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Sykes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Walsh.
3. Gary Sykes loses to Terry Flanagan via split decision
On October 6, 2012 Gary Sykes faced Terry Flanagan in a super featherweight bout. Sykes was 28 years old with a record of 22-2, and Flanagan was 23 with a record of 17-0. Sykes was on a 3-fight winning streak and Flanagan was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Sykes lost via split decision. Went the distance with Flanagan.
2. Gary Sykes loses to Gary Buckland in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 24, 2011 Gary Sykes faced Gary Buckland in a super featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Sykes was 27 years old with a record of 19-1, and Buckland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sykes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Buckland.
1. Gary Sykes loses to Gary Buckland via KO
On November 20, 2010 Gary Sykes faced Gary Buckland in a super featherweight bout. Sykes was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Buckland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Buckland stopped Sykes via TKO in the 1st round.