Jim Watt losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Jim Watt has compiled a 38-8 (27) record, including 16 title fights. He has eight losses, four of them in title fights.
8. Jim Watt loses to Alexis Argüello via unanimous decision
On June 20, 1981 Jim Watt defended his The Ring and WBC lightweight titles against Alexis Argüello. Watt was 32 years old with a record of 38-7, and Argüello was 29 with a record of 66-5. Watt was on a 12-fight winning streak and Argüello was on a 10-fight winning streak. Watt lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Argüello.
7. Jim Watt loses to Johnny Claydon via KO
On June 22, 1976 Jim Watt faced Johnny Claydon. Watt was 27 years old with a record of 26-6, and Claydon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 3-fight winning streak. Claydon stopped Watt via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Jim Watt loses to Andre Holyk via points decision
On October 31, 1975 Jim Watt faced Andre Holyk. Watt was 27 years old with a record of 23-5, and Holyk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was coming off a loss. Watt lost via points decision. Went the distance with Holyk.
5. Jim Watt loses to Jonathan Dele via points decision
On May 3, 1975 Jim Watt fought Jonathan Dele for the vacant British Empire lightweight title. Watt was 26 years old with a record of 23-4, and Dele was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Watt lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Dele.
4. Jim Watt loses to Anthony Morodi via points decision
On October 26, 1974 Jim Watt faced Anthony Morodi. Watt was 26 years old with a record of 21-3, and Morodi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 6-fight winning streak. Watt lost via points decision. Went the distance with Morodi.
3. Jim Watt loses to Ken Buchanan via points decision
On January 29, 1973 Jim Watt defended his BBBofC British lightweight title against Ken Buchanan. Watt was 24 years old with a record of 15-2, and Buchanan was 27 with a record of 45-2. Both Watt and Buchanan were on a 2-fight winning streak. Watt lost via points decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Buchanan.
2. Jim Watt loses to Willie Reilly in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 1, 1972 Jim Watt fought Willie Reilly for the vacant BBBofC British lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Watt was 23 years old with a record of 13-1, and Reilly was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 8-fight winning streak. Reilly stopped Watt via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Jim Watt loses to Victor Paul in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 16, 1970 Jim Watt faced Victor Paul. It was their second meeting. Watt was 21 years old with a record of 5-0, and Paul was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Paul stopped Watt via TKO in the 6th round. Lasted into the 6th round.