Henry Akinwande losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Henry Akinwande has compiled a 50-4-1 (30) record, including 16 title fights. He has four losses, two of them in title fights.
4. Henry Akinwande loses to Ondřej Pála via unanimous decision
On July 4, 2008 Henry Akinwande faced Ondřej Pála. Akinwande was 52 years old with a record of 50-3-1, and Pála was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akinwande was coming off a win. Akinwande lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pála.
3. Henry Akinwande loses to Oleg Platov via split decision
On November 4, 2006 Henry Akinwande defended his IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title against Oleg Platov. Akinwande was 51 years old with a record of 49-2-1, and Platov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akinwande was on a 9-fight winning streak. Akinwande lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Platov.
2. Henry Akinwande loses to Oliver McCall via KO
On November 17, 2001 Henry Akinwande faced Oliver McCall in a heavyweight bout. Akinwande was 46 years old with a record of 40-1-1, and McCall was 36 with a record of 38-7. Akinwande was on a 8-fight winning streak and McCall was on a 5-fight winning streak. McCall stopped Akinwande via KO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
1. Henry Akinwande loses to Lennox Lewis via disqualification
On July 12, 1997 Henry Akinwande fought Lennox Lewis for the WBC heavyweight title. Akinwande was 41 years old with a record of 32-0-1, and Lewis was 31 with a record of 30-1. Akinwande was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Lewis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Akinwande lost via disqualification. Failed to capture the title.