Jack Sharkey losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Jack Sharkey compiled a 38-14-3 (13) record, including five title fights. He had 14 losses against 13 different opponents, two of them in title fights.
14. Jack Sharkey loses to Joe Louis via KO
On August 18, 1936 Jack Sharkey faced Joe Louis. Sharkey was 33 years old with a record of 38-13-3, and Louis was 22 with a record of 24-1. Sharkey was coming off a win, while Louis was coming off a loss. Louis stopped Sharkey via KO in the 3rd round.
13. Jack Sharkey loses to Tony Shucco via unanimous decision
On February 7, 1936 Jack Sharkey faced Tony Shucco. Sharkey was 33 years old with a record of 37-12-2, and Shucco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was coming off a win. Sharkey lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Shucco.
12. Jack Sharkey loses to Tommy Loughran in their 2nd fight via split decision
On September 27, 1933 Jack Sharkey faced Tommy Loughran. It was their second meeting. Sharkey was 30 years old with a record of 36-11-2, and Loughran was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sharkey lost via split decision. Went the distance with Loughran.
11. Jack Sharkey loses to King Levinsky via unanimous decision
On September 18, 1933 Jack Sharkey faced King Levinsky. Sharkey was 30 years old with a record of 36-10-2, and Levinsky was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was coming off a loss. Sharkey lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Levinsky.
10. Jack Sharkey loses to Primo Carnera in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 29, 1933 Jack Sharkey defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Primo Carnera. It was their second meeting. Sharkey was 30 years old with a record of 36-9-2, and Carnera was 26 with a record of 75-6. Sharkey was on a 2-fight winning streak and Carnera was on a 15-fight winning streak. Carnera stopped Sharkey via KO in the 6th round. Lost the titles.
9. Jack Sharkey loses to Max Schmeling via disqualification
On June 12, 1930 Jack Sharkey fought Max Schmeling for the vacant NBA, The Ring, NYSAC, NYSAC, lineal, and NBA heavyweight titles. Sharkey was 27 years old with a record of 34-8-1, and Schmeling was 24 with a record of 42-4-3. Both Sharkey and Schmeling were on a 7-fight winning streak. Sharkey lost via disqualification. Failed to win the vacant title.
8. Jack Sharkey loses to Johnny Risko in their 2nd fight via split decision
On March 12, 1928 Jack Sharkey faced Johnny Risko. It was their second meeting. Sharkey was 25 years old with a record of 27-7-1, and Risko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey lost via split decision. Went the distance with Risko.
7. Jack Sharkey loses to Jack Dempsey via KO
On July 21, 1927 Jack Sharkey faced Jack Dempsey. Sharkey was 24 years old with a record of 27-6, and Dempsey was 32 with a record of 57-5-9. Sharkey was on a 13-fight winning streak, while Dempsey was coming off a loss. Dempsey stopped Sharkey via KO in the 7th round.
6. Jack Sharkey loses to Bud Gorman via points decision
On August 17, 1925 Jack Sharkey faced Bud Gorman. Sharkey was 22 years old with a record of 14-5, and Gorman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sharkey lost via points decision. Went the distance with Gorman.
5. Jack Sharkey loses to Charley Weinert in their 2nd fight via points decision
On February 10, 1925 Jack Sharkey faced Charley Weinert. It was their second meeting. Sharkey was 22 years old with a record of 10-4, and Weinert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sharkey lost via points decision. Went the distance with Weinert.
4. Jack Sharkey loses to Charley Weinert via newspaper decision
On December 15, 1924 Jack Sharkey faced Charley Weinert. Sharkey was 22 years old with a record of 8-3, and Weinert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sharkey lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Weinert.
3. Jack Sharkey loses to Jim Maloney via points decision
On November 5, 1924 Jack Sharkey faced Jim Maloney. Sharkey was 22 years old with a record of 8-2, and Maloney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was coming off a loss. Sharkey lost via points decision. Went the distance with Maloney.
2. Jack Sharkey loses to Quintin Romero Rojas via KO
On August 29, 1924 Jack Sharkey faced Quintin Romero Rojas. Sharkey was 21 years old with a record of 8-1, and Rojas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rojas stopped Sharkey via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
1. Jack Sharkey loses to Eddie Ricord via points decision
On March 18, 1924 Jack Sharkey faced Eddie Ricord. Sharkey was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Ricord was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Sharkey lost via points decision. Went the distance with Ricord.