Jimmy Wilde losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Jimmy Wilde has compiled a 139-5-1 (99) record, including 14 title fights across three weight classes. He has five losses, two of them in title fights.
5. Jimmy Wilde loses to Pancho Villa via KO
On June 18, 1923 Jimmy Wilde defended his NBA flyweight title against Pancho Villa. Wilde was 31 years old with a record of 139-4-1, and Villa was 21 with a record of 66-6-3. Both Wilde and Villa were coming off a loss. Villa stopped Wilde via KO in the 7th round. Lost the title.
4. Jimmy Wilde loses to Pete Herman via KO
On January 13, 1921 Jimmy Wilde faced Pete Herman in a featherweight bout. Wilde was 28 years old with a record of 139-3-1, and Herman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 10-fight winning streak. Herman stopped Wilde via TKO in the 17th round. Lasted into the 17th round.
3. Jimmy Wilde loses to Jackie Sharkey via newspaper decision
On December 6, 1919 Jimmy Wilde faced Jackie Sharkey in a bantamweight bout. Wilde was 27 years old with a record of 129-2-1, and Sharkey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 4-fight winning streak. Wilde lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Sharkey.
2. Jimmy Wilde loses to Memphis Pal Moore via points decision
On December 12, 1918 Jimmy Wilde faced Memphis Pal Moore in a featherweight bout. Wilde was 26 years old with a record of 125-1-1, and Moore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 17-fight winning streak. Wilde lost via points decision. Went the distance with Moore.
1. Jimmy Wilde loses to Tancy Lee via KO
On January 25, 1915 Jimmy Wilde fought Tancy Lee for the vacant IBU, NSC British, National Sporting Club (1891-1929) British, EBU European, and IBU World flyweight titles. Wilde was 22 years old with a record of 95-0-1, and Lee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lee stopped Wilde via TKO in the 17th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 17th round.