Gavin McDonnell losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Gavin McDonnell has compiled a 22-2-3 (6) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has two losses, all of them in title fights.
2. Gavin McDonnell loses to Daniel Roman via KO
On October 6, 2018 Gavin McDonnell fought Daniel Roman for the WBA super bantamweight title. McDonnell was 32 years old with a record of 20-1-2, and Roman was 28 with a record of 25-2-1. McDonnell was on a 4-fight winning streak and Roman was on a 17-fight winning streak. Roman stopped McDonnell via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
1. Gavin McDonnell loses to Rey Vargas via majority decision
On February 25, 2017 Gavin McDonnell fought Rey Vargas for the vacant WBC super bantamweight title. McDonnell was 30 years old with a record of 16-0-2, and Vargas was 26 with a record of 28-0. McDonnell was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Vargas was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. McDonnell lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Vargas.