Jesse Ferguson losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Jesse Ferguson has compiled a 26-18 (16) record, including three title fights. He has 18 losses, three of them in title fights.
18. Jesse Ferguson loses to Andrew Golota via unanimous decision
On January 30, 1999 Jesse Ferguson faced Andrew Golota in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 41 years old with a record of 26-17, and Golota was 31 with a record of 32-3. Ferguson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Golota was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Golota.
17. Jesse Ferguson loses to Hasim Rahman via unanimous decision
On January 31, 1998 Jesse Ferguson faced Hasim Rahman in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 40 years old with a record of 24-16, and Rahman was 25 with a record of 25-0. Ferguson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Rahman was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rahman.
16. Jesse Ferguson loses to Danell Nicholson via KO
On October 19, 1995 Jesse Ferguson faced Danell Nicholson in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 38 years old with a record of 20-15, and Nicholson was 27 with a record of 22-1. Ferguson was on a 5-fight losing streak, while Nicholson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Nicholson stopped Ferguson via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
15. Jesse Ferguson loses to Alex Stewart via unanimous decision
On August 8, 1995 Jesse Ferguson faced Alex Stewart in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 38 years old with a record of 20-14, and Stewart was 31 with a record of 35-5. Ferguson was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Stewart was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Stewart.
14. Jesse Ferguson loses to Jeremy Williams via KO
On March 5, 1995 Jesse Ferguson faced Jeremy Williams in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 37 years old with a record of 20-13, and Williams was 22 with a record of 20-1. Ferguson was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Williams was on a 5-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Ferguson via retirement in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.
13. Jesse Ferguson loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On August 9, 1994 Jesse Ferguson faced Larry Holmes in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 37 years old with a record of 20-12, and Holmes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ferguson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holmes.
12. Jesse Ferguson loses to Frank Bruno via KO
On March 16, 1994 Jesse Ferguson faced Frank Bruno in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 36 years old with a record of 20-11, and Bruno was 32 with a record of 36-4. Both Ferguson and Bruno were coming off a loss. Bruno stopped Ferguson via TKO in the 1st round.
11. Jesse Ferguson loses to Ray Mercer in their 2nd fight via split decision
On November 19, 1993 Jesse Ferguson faced Ray Mercer in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ferguson was 36 years old with a record of 20-10, and Mercer was 32 with a record of 22-2. Ferguson was coming off a win and Mercer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Mercer.
10. Jesse Ferguson loses to Riddick Bowe via KO
On May 22, 1993 Jesse Ferguson fought Riddick Bowe for the WBA heavyweight title. Ferguson was 36 years old with a record of 19-9, and Bowe was 25 with a record of 33-0. Ferguson was coming off a win and Bowe was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Bowe stopped Ferguson via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Jesse Ferguson loses to Tony Tubbs via unanimous decision
On November 24, 1992 Jesse Ferguson faced Tony Tubbs in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 35 years old with a record of 18-8, and Tubbs was 34 with a record of 31-4. Ferguson was coming off a loss, while Tubbs was coming off a win. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tubbs.
8. Jesse Ferguson loses to Michael Dokes via unanimous decision
On July 28, 1992 Jesse Ferguson faced Michael Dokes in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 35 years old with a record of 18-7, and Dokes was 33 with a record of 47-3-2. Ferguson was coming off a win and Dokes was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dokes.
7. Jesse Ferguson loses to Bruce Seldon via KO
On January 19, 1992 Jesse Ferguson fought Bruce Seldon for the vacant IBF InterContinental heavyweight title. Ferguson was 34 years old with a record of 17-6, and Seldon was 24 with a record of 18-2. Ferguson was coming off a loss and Seldon was on a 2-fight losing streak. Seldon stopped Ferguson via retirement in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
6. Jesse Ferguson loses to Oliver McCall via unanimous decision
On August 8, 1991 Jesse Ferguson faced Oliver McCall in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 34 years old with a record of 17-5, and McCall was 26 with a record of 17-4. Ferguson was coming off a win and McCall was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McCall.
5. Jesse Ferguson loses to Orlin Norris via unanimous decision
On November 15, 1988 Jesse Ferguson fought Orlin Norris for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Ferguson was 31 years old with a record of 16-4, and Norris was 23 with a record of 19-1. Ferguson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Norris was on a 17-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Norris.
4. Jesse Ferguson loses to Anders Eklund via points decision
On October 17, 1986 Jesse Ferguson faced Anders Eklund in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 29 years old with a record of 14-3, and Eklund was 28 with a record of 13-3-1. Ferguson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Eklund was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Eklund.
3. Jesse Ferguson loses to James Smith via majority decision
On June 7, 1986 Jesse Ferguson faced James Smith. Ferguson was 29 years old with a record of 14-2, and Smith was 33 with a record of 16-5. Ferguson was coming off a loss, while Smith was coming off a win. Ferguson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Smith.
2. Jesse Ferguson loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On February 16, 1986 Jesse Ferguson faced Mike Tyson. Ferguson was 28 years old with a record of 14-1, and Tyson was 19 with a record of 17-0. Ferguson was coming off a win and Tyson was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Ferguson via TKO in the 6th round.
1. Jesse Ferguson loses to Carl Williams via KO
On August 31, 1985 Jesse Ferguson faced Carl Williams. Ferguson was 28 years old with a record of 13-0, and Williams was 25 with a record of 16-1. Ferguson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak, while Williams was coming off a loss. Williams stopped Ferguson via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.