Jack Johnson losses
Over 33 years as a professional, Jack Johnson compiled a 69-11-10 (33) record, including 21 title fights across two weight classes. He had eleven losses against ten different opponents, two of them in title fights.
11. Jack Johnson loses to Brad Simmons in their 2nd fight via points decision
On March 4, 1931 Jack Johnson faced Brad Simmons. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 52 years old with a record of 68-10-10, and Simmons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Simmons.
10. Jack Johnson loses to Bill Hartwell via KO
On May 15, 1928 Jack Johnson faced Bill Hartwell. Johnson was 50 years old with a record of 67-9-10, and Hartwell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Hartwell stopped Johnson via retirement in the 6th round.
9. Jack Johnson loses to Bearcat Wright via KO
On April 16, 1928 Jack Johnson faced Bearcat Wright. Johnson was 50 years old with a record of 67-8-10, and Wright was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Wright stopped Johnson via KO in the 5th round.
8. Jack Johnson loses to Brad Simmons via points decision
On September 6, 1926 Jack Johnson faced Brad Simmons. Johnson was 48 years old with a record of 67-7-10, and Simmons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Simmons.
7. Jack Johnson loses to Bob Lawson via KO
On May 30, 1926 Jack Johnson faced Bob Lawson. Johnson was 48 years old with a record of 67-6-10, and Lawson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 13-fight winning streak. Lawson stopped Johnson via retirement in the 7th round.
6. Jack Johnson loses to Jess Willard via KO
On April 5, 1915 Jack Johnson defended his world heavyweight title against Jess Willard. Johnson was 37 years old with a record of 54-5-10, and Willard was 33 with a record of 22-5-2. Both Johnson and Willard were on a 2-fight winning streak. Willard stopped Johnson via KO in the 26th round. Lost the title.
5. Jack Johnson loses to Joe Jeanette in their 2nd fight via disqualification
On November 25, 1905 Jack Johnson faced Joe Jeanette. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 30-4-6, and Jeanette was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 9-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via disqualification.
4. Jack Johnson loses to Marvin Hart via points decision
On March 28, 1905 Jack Johnson faced Marvin Hart. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 21-3-6, and Hart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Hart.
3. Jack Johnson loses to Hank Griffin via points decision
On November 4, 1901 Jack Johnson faced Hank Griffin. Johnson was 23 years old with a record of 5-2-4, and Griffin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Griffin.
2. Jack Johnson loses to Joe Choynski via KO
On February 25, 1901 Jack Johnson faced Joe Choynski. Johnson was 22 years old with a record of 5-1-2, and Choynski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Choynski stopped Johnson via KO in the 3rd round.
1. Jack Johnson loses to Klondike Haynes via KO
On May 6, 1899 Jack Johnson fought Klondike Haynes for the vacant inaugural black heavyweight title. Johnson was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Haynes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Haynes stopped Johnson via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 5th round.