James J. Braddock losses
Over 12 years as a professional, James J. Braddock compiled a 52-26-7 (27) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. He had 26 losses against 24 different opponents, two of them in title fights.
26. James J. Braddock loses to Joe Louis via KO
On June 22, 1937 James J. Braddock defended his NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles against Joe Louis. Braddock was 32 years old with a record of 51-25-7, and Louis was 23 with a record of 31-1. Braddock was on a 4-fight winning streak and Louis was on a 7-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Braddock via KO in the 8th round. Lost the titles.
25. James J. Braddock loses to Al Stillman in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 19, 1933 James J. Braddock faced Al Stillman. It was their second meeting. Braddock was 27 years old with a record of 45-24-7, and Stillman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Stillman.
24. James J. Braddock loses to Martin Levandowski in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On April 5, 1933 James J. Braddock faced Martin Levandowski. It was their second meeting. Braddock was 27 years old with a record of 45-23-7, and Levandowski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Levandowski.
23. James J. Braddock loses to Al Ettore via disqualification
On March 1, 1933 James J. Braddock faced Al Ettore. Braddock was 27 years old with a record of 44-22-7, and Ettore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock lost via disqualification.
22. James J. Braddock loses to Hans Birkie via points decision
On January 20, 1933 James J. Braddock faced Hans Birkie. Braddock was 27 years old with a record of 44-21-7, and Birkie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Birkie.
21. James J. Braddock loses to Lou Scozza via KO
On November 9, 1932 James J. Braddock faced Lou Scozza. Braddock was 27 years old with a record of 43-20-7, and Scozza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Scozza stopped Braddock via TKO in the 6th round.
20. James J. Braddock loses to Tom Patrick via points decision
On October 21, 1932 James J. Braddock faced Tom Patrick. Braddock was 27 years old with a record of 43-19-7, and Patrick was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Patrick.
19. James J. Braddock loses to John Henry Lewis via points decision
On September 21, 1932 James J. Braddock faced John Henry Lewis. Braddock was 27 years old with a record of 42-18-7, and Lewis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Lewis.
18. James J. Braddock loses to Tony Shucco via points decision
On July 25, 1932 James J. Braddock faced Tony Shucco. Braddock was 27 years old with a record of 42-17-7, and Shucco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Shucco.
17. James J. Braddock loses to Charley Retzlaff via split decision
On May 13, 1932 James J. Braddock faced Charley Retzlaff. Braddock was 26 years old with a record of 41-16-7, and Retzlaff was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on a 2-fight losing streak. Braddock lost via split decision. Went the distance with Retzlaff.
16. James J. Braddock loses to Baxter Calmes via unanimous decision
On March 18, 1932 James J. Braddock faced Baxter Calmes. Braddock was 26 years old with a record of 41-15-7, and Calmes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Calmes.
15. James J. Braddock loses to Al Gainer via points decision
On December 4, 1931 James J. Braddock faced Al Gainer. Braddock was 26 years old with a record of 41-14-7, and Gainer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Gainer.
14. James J. Braddock loses to Joe Sekyra in their 2nd fight via points decision
On October 9, 1931 James J. Braddock faced Joe Sekyra. It was their second meeting. Braddock was 26 years old with a record of 41-13-7, and Sekyra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Sekyra.
13. James J. Braddock loses to Ernie Schaaf via split decision
On January 23, 1931 James J. Braddock faced Ernie Schaaf. Braddock was 25 years old with a record of 39-12-6, and Schaaf was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock lost via split decision. Went the distance with Schaaf.
12. James J. Braddock loses to Babe Hunt via points decision
On August 11, 1930 James J. Braddock faced Babe Hunt. Braddock was 25 years old with a record of 38-11-6, and Hunt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Hunt.
11. James J. Braddock loses to Harold Mays via points decision
On June 5, 1930 James J. Braddock faced Harold Mays. Braddock was 24 years old with a record of 37-10-6, and Mays was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on a 2-fight losing streak. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Mays.
10. James J. Braddock loses to Billy Jones via unanimous decision
On April 7, 1930 James J. Braddock faced Billy Jones. Braddock was 24 years old with a record of 37-9-6, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jones.
9. James J. Braddock loses to Leo Lomski in their 2nd fight via split decision
On January 17, 1930 James J. Braddock faced Leo Lomski. It was their second meeting. Braddock was 24 years old with a record of 37-8-6, and Lomski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock lost via split decision. Went the distance with Lomski.
8. James J. Braddock loses to Maxie Rosenbloom via points decision
On November 15, 1929 James J. Braddock faced Maxie Rosenbloom in a light heavyweight bout. Braddock was 24 years old with a record of 36-7-6, and Rosenbloom was 23 with a record of 97-21-10. Braddock was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Rosenbloom was on a 9-fight winning streak. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Rosenbloom.
7. James J. Braddock loses to Yale Okun via points decision
On August 27, 1929 James J. Braddock faced Yale Okun. Braddock was 24 years old with a record of 36-6-6, and Okun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Okun.
6. James J. Braddock loses to Tommy Loughran via unanimous decision
On July 18, 1929 James J. Braddock fought Tommy Loughran for the vacant NYSAC and lineal light heavyweight titles. Braddock was 24 years old with a record of 36-5-6, and Loughran was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on a 3-fight winning streak. Braddock lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Loughran.
5. James J. Braddock loses to Leo Lomski via majority decision
On January 18, 1929 James J. Braddock faced Leo Lomski. Braddock was 23 years old with a record of 33-4-6, and Lomski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on a 2-fight winning streak. Braddock lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Lomski.
4. James J. Braddock loses to Joe Sekyra via points decision
On August 8, 1928 James J. Braddock faced Joe Sekyra. Braddock was 23 years old with a record of 31-3-6, and Sekyra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Sekyra.
3. James J. Braddock loses to Joe Monte in their 2nd fight via points decision
On June 7, 1928 James J. Braddock faced Joe Monte. It was their second meeting. Braddock was 23 years old with a record of 31-2-4, and Monte was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on a 3-fight winning streak. Braddock lost via points decision. Went the distance with Monte.
2. James J. Braddock loses to Herman Heller via newspaper decision
On August 31, 1927 James J. Braddock faced Herman Heller. Braddock was 22 years old with a record of 28-1-3, and Heller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on a 4-fight winning streak. Braddock lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Heller.
1. James J. Braddock loses to Paul Cavalier via newspaper decision
On May 27, 1927 James J. Braddock faced Paul Cavalier. Braddock was 21 years old with a record of 24-0-3, and Cavalier was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Cavalier.