Hasim Rahman losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Hasim Rahman has compiled a 50-9-2 (41) record, including 16 title fights. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, six of them in title fights.
9. Hasim Rahman loses to Anthony Nansen via unanimous decision
On June 4, 2014 Hasim Rahman faced Anthony Nansen in a heavyweight bout. Rahman was 41 years old with a record of 50-8-2, and Nansen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rahman was coming off a loss. Rahman lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nansen.
8. Hasim Rahman loses to Alexander Povetkin via KO
On September 29, 2012 Hasim Rahman fought Alexander Povetkin for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title. Rahman was 39 years old with a record of 50-7-2, and Povetkin was 33 with a record of 24-0. Rahman was on a 5-fight winning streak and Povetkin was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Povetkin stopped Rahman via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Hasim Rahman loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On December 13, 2008 Hasim Rahman fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, and WBO heavyweight titles. Rahman was 36 years old with a record of 45-6-2, and Klitschko was 32 with a record of 51-3. Klitschko was on a 9-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Rahman via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Hasim Rahman loses to Oleg Maskaev in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 12, 2006 Hasim Rahman defended his WBC heavyweight title against Oleg Maskaev. It was their second meeting. Rahman was 33 years old with a record of 41-5-2, and Maskaev was 37 with a record of 32-5. Maskaev was on a 10-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Rahman via TKO in the 12th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
5. Hasim Rahman loses to John Ruiz via unanimous decision
On December 13, 2003 Hasim Rahman fought John Ruiz for the vacant WBA interim heavyweight title. Rahman was 31 years old with a record of 35-4-1, and Ruiz was 31 with a record of 38-5-1. Ruiz was coming off a loss. Rahman lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Ruiz.
4. Hasim Rahman loses to Evander Holyfield via technical decision
On June 1, 2002 Hasim Rahman faced Evander Holyfield in a heavyweight bout. Rahman was 29 years old with a record of 35-3, and Holyfield was 39 with a record of 37-5-2. Rahman was coming off a loss. Rahman lost via technical decision.
3. Hasim Rahman loses to Lennox Lewis in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 17, 2001 Hasim Rahman defended his IBF, IBO, and WBC heavyweight titles against Lennox Lewis. It was their second meeting. Rahman was 29 years old with a record of 35-2, and Lewis was 36 with a record of 38-2-1. Rahman was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Lewis was coming off a loss. Lewis stopped Rahman via KO in the 4th round. Lost the titles.
2. Hasim Rahman loses to Oleg Maskaev via KO
On November 6, 1999 Hasim Rahman faced Oleg Maskaev in a heavyweight bout. Rahman was 26 years old with a record of 31-1, and Maskaev was 30 with a record of 17-2. Rahman was on a 2-fight winning streak and Maskaev was on a 7-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Rahman via KO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
1. Hasim Rahman loses to David Tua via KO
On December 19, 1998 Hasim Rahman defended his IBF InterContinental and USBA heavyweight titles against David Tua. Rahman was 26 years old with a record of 29-0, and Tua was 26 with a record of 32-1. Rahman was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Tua was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Rahman via TKO in the 10th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 10th round.