George Benton losses
Over 21 years as a professional, George Benton compiled a 62-13-1 (37) record, including two title fights. He had 13 losses, one of them in a title fight.
13. George Benton loses to Juarez de Lima in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 3, 1970 George Benton faced Juarez de Lima. It was their second meeting. Benton was 36 years old with a record of 62-12-1, and Lima was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 8-fight winning streak. Benton lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lima.
12. George Benton loses to Bennie Briscoe via KO
On December 5, 1966 George Benton faced Bennie Briscoe. Benton was 33 years old with a record of 54-11-1, and Briscoe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 2-fight losing streak. Briscoe stopped Benton via retirement in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
11. George Benton loses to Milo Calhoun via unanimous decision
On August 25, 1966 George Benton faced Milo Calhoun. Benton was 33 years old with a record of 54-10-1, and Calhoun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was coming off a loss. Benton lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Calhoun.
10. George Benton loses to Luis Rodriguez via KO
On March 7, 1966 George Benton faced Luis Rodriguez. Benton was 32 years old with a record of 54-9-1, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rodriguez stopped Benton via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
9. George Benton loses to Johnny Morris via unanimous decision
On November 19, 1963 George Benton fought Johnny Morris for the vacant Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Pennsylvania middleweight title. Benton was 30 years old with a record of 50-8-1, and Morris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benton lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Morris.
8. George Benton loses to Rubin Carter via split decision
On May 25, 1963 George Benton faced Rubin Carter. Benton was 30 years old with a record of 48-7-1, and Carter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 9-fight winning streak. Benton lost via split decision. Went the distance with Carter.
7. George Benton loses to John McCormack via points decision
On November 2, 1960 George Benton faced John McCormack. Benton was 27 years old with a record of 39-6-1, and McCormack was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benton lost via points decision. Went the distance with McCormack.
6. George Benton loses to Henry Hank via unanimous decision
On October 26, 1959 George Benton faced Henry Hank. Benton was 26 years old with a record of 37-5-1, and Hank was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was coming off a loss. Benton lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hank.
5. George Benton loses to Holly Mims in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 15, 1959 George Benton faced Holly Mims. It was their second meeting. Benton was 26 years old with a record of 37-4-1, and Mims was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benton lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mims.
4. George Benton loses to Charley Joseph in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On November 17, 1958 George Benton faced Charley Joseph. It was their third meeting. Benton was 25 years old with a record of 35-3-1, and Joseph was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was coming off a win. Benton lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Joseph.
3. George Benton loses to Willie Dockery via split decision
On July 7, 1958 George Benton faced Willie Dockery. Benton was 25 years old with a record of 34-2-1, and Dockery was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 6-fight winning streak. Benton lost via split decision. Went the distance with Dockery.
2. George Benton loses to Joe Blackwood via majority decision
On March 24, 1953 George Benton faced Joe Blackwood. Benton was 19 years old with a record of 24-1, and Blackwood was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 17-fight winning streak. Benton lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Blackwood.
1. George Benton loses to Al Mobley via points decision
On June 5, 1950 George Benton faced Al Mobley. Benton was 17 years old with a record of 7-0, and Mobley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Benton lost via points decision. Went the distance with Mobley.