James Tillis losses
Over 22 years as a professional, James Tillis has compiled a 42-22-1 (31) record, including three title fights. He has 22 losses, three of them in title fights.
22. James Tillis loses to Rob Calloway via KO
On April 13, 2001 James Tillis faced Rob Calloway. Tillis was 43 years old with a record of 42-21-1, and Calloway was 0 with a record of 0-0. Calloway stopped Tillis via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
21. James Tillis loses to Tim Puller via unanimous decision
On October 16, 1999 James Tillis faced Tim Puller. Tillis was 42 years old with a record of 42-20-1, and Puller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Puller.
20. James Tillis loses to Cliff Couser via KO
On August 30, 1996 James Tillis faced Cliff Couser. Tillis was 39 years old with a record of 42-19-1, and Couser was 0 with a record of 0-0. Couser stopped Tillis via TKO in the 6th round. Lasted into the 6th round.
19. James Tillis loses to Alexander Zolkin via unanimous decision
On October 8, 1995 James Tillis faced Alexander Zolkin. Tillis was 38 years old with a record of 41-18-1, and Zolkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Zolkin.
18. James Tillis loses to Tommy Morrison via KO
On January 11, 1991 James Tillis faced Tommy Morrison in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 33 years old with a record of 39-17-1, and Morrison was 22 with a record of 24-0. Morrison stopped Tillis via TKO in the 1st round.
17. James Tillis loses to Adilson Rodrigues via unanimous decision
On March 20, 1989 James Tillis faced Adilson Rodrigues. Tillis was 31 years old with a record of 38-16-1, and Rodrigues was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rodrigues.
16. James Tillis loses to Arthel Lawhorne via unanimous decision
On January 14, 1989 James Tillis faced Arthel Lawhorne. Tillis was 31 years old with a record of 38-15-1, and Lawhorne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lawhorne.
15. James Tillis loses to Gary Mason via KO
On November 30, 1988 James Tillis faced Gary Mason in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 31 years old with a record of 38-14-1, and Mason was 25 with a record of 27-0. Mason stopped Tillis via TKO in the 5th round.
14. James Tillis loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On July 16, 1988 James Tillis faced Evander Holyfield in a cruiserweight bout. Tillis was 31 years old with a record of 38-13-1, and Holyfield was 25 with a record of 18-0. Holyfield stopped Tillis via retirement in the 5th round.
13. James Tillis loses to Johnny DuPlooy via KO
On June 23, 1987 James Tillis faced Johnny DuPlooy. Tillis was 29 years old with a record of 36-12-1, and DuPlooy was 0 with a record of 0-0. DuPlooy stopped Tillis via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
12. James Tillis loses to Frank Bruno via KO
On March 24, 1987 James Tillis faced Frank Bruno in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 29 years old with a record of 36-11-1, and Bruno was 25 with a record of 28-2. Bruno stopped Tillis via TKO in the 5th round.
11. James Tillis loses to Mike Williams via KO
On January 8, 1987 James Tillis faced Mike Williams. Tillis was 29 years old with a record of 35-10-1, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Williams stopped Tillis via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
10. James Tillis loses to Joe Bugner via points decision
On September 15, 1986 James Tillis faced Joe Bugner in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 29 years old with a record of 33-9, and Bugner was 36 with a record of 58-11-1. Tillis lost via points decision. Went the distance with Bugner.
9. James Tillis loses to Mike Tyson via unanimous decision
On May 3, 1986 James Tillis faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 28 years old with a record of 31-8, and Tyson was 19 with a record of 19-0. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tyson.
8. James Tillis loses to Tyrell Biggs via unanimous decision
On January 25, 1986 James Tillis faced Tyrell Biggs in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 28 years old with a record of 31-7, and Biggs was 25 with a record of 7-0. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Biggs.
7. James Tillis loses to Gerrie Coetzee via unanimous decision
On September 7, 1985 James Tillis faced Gerrie Coetzee in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 28 years old with a record of 31-6, and Coetzee was 30 with a record of 29-4-1. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Coetzee.
6. James Tillis loses to Marvis Frazier via unanimous decision
On May 20, 1985 James Tillis faced Marvis Frazier in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 27 years old with a record of 31-5, and Frazier was 24 with a record of 13-1. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Frazier.
5. James Tillis loses to Carl Williams via unanimous decision
On October 23, 1984 James Tillis faced Carl Williams. Tillis was 27 years old with a record of 30-4, and Williams was 24 with a record of 15-0. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Williams.
4. James Tillis loses to Tim Witherspoon via KO
On September 23, 1983 James Tillis fought Tim Witherspoon for the vacant NABF Title and NABF heavyweight titles. Tillis was 26 years old with a record of 26-3, and Witherspoon was 25 with a record of 16-1. Witherspoon stopped Tillis via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. James Tillis loses to Greg Page via KO
On November 26, 1982 James Tillis fought Greg Page for the USBA heavyweight title. Tillis was 25 years old with a record of 22-2, and Page was 24 with a record of 19-1. Page stopped Tillis via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. James Tillis loses to Pinklon Thomas via KO
On August 14, 1982 James Tillis faced Pinklon Thomas. Tillis was 25 years old with a record of 22-1, and Thomas was 24 with a record of 19-0. Thomas stopped Tillis via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
1. James Tillis loses to Mike Weaver via unanimous decision
On October 3, 1981 James Tillis fought Mike Weaver for the WBA heavyweight title. Tillis was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and Weaver was 30 with a record of 23-9. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Weaver.