Harold Johnson losses
Over 25 years as a professional, Harold Johnson compiled a 76-11 (31) record, including seven title fights. He had eleven losses against eight different opponents, two of them in title fights.
11. Harold Johnson loses to Herschel Jacobs in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 30, 1971 Harold Johnson faced Herschel Jacobs. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 42 years old with a record of 76-10, and Jacobs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jacobs stopped Johnson via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Harold Johnson loses to Johnny Persol via unanimous decision
On January 7, 1966 Harold Johnson faced Johnny Persol. Johnson was 37 years old with a record of 71-9, and Persol was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Persol.
9. Harold Johnson loses to Willie Pastrano via split decision
On June 1, 1963 Harold Johnson defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Willie Pastrano. Johnson was 34 years old with a record of 69-8, and Pastrano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 19-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via split decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Pastrano.
8. Harold Johnson loses to Julio Mederos in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 6, 1955 Harold Johnson faced Julio Mederos. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 50-7, and Mederos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mederos stopped Johnson via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Harold Johnson loses to Oakland Billy Smith via KO
On October 8, 1954 Harold Johnson faced Oakland Billy Smith. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 47-6, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Johnson via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Harold Johnson loses to Archie Moore in their 5th fight via KO
On August 11, 1954 Harold Johnson fought Archie Moore for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles. It was their fifth meeting. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 47-5, and Moore was 40 with a record of 146-19-8. Johnson was on a 12-fight winning streak and Moore was on a 18-fight winning streak. Moore stopped Johnson via TKO in the 14th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 14th round.
5. Harold Johnson loses to Bob Satterfield via split decision
On August 6, 1952 Harold Johnson faced Bob Satterfield. Johnson was 23 years old with a record of 35-4, and Satterfield was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Satterfield.
4. Harold Johnson loses to Archie Moore in their 4th fight via unanimous decision
On January 29, 1952 Harold Johnson faced Archie Moore. It was their fourth meeting. Johnson was 23 years old with a record of 34-3, and Moore was 38 with a record of 128-19-8. Johnson was coming off a win, while Moore was coming off a loss. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Moore.
3. Harold Johnson loses to Archie Moore in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 24, 1951 Harold Johnson faced Archie Moore. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 23 years old with a record of 33-2, and Moore was 37 with a record of 126-18-8. Johnson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Moore was on a 7-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Moore.
2. Harold Johnson loses to Jersey Joe Walcott via KO
On February 8, 1950 Harold Johnson faced Jersey Joe Walcott in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 21 years old with a record of 28-1, and Walcott was 36 with a record of 45-14-2. Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Walcott was coming off a win. Walcott stopped Johnson via KO in the 3rd round.
1. Harold Johnson loses to Archie Moore via unanimous decision
On April 26, 1949 Harold Johnson faced Archie Moore. Johnson was 20 years old with a record of 24-0, and Moore was 35 with a record of 103-17-7. Johnson was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Moore was on a 8-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Moore.