Jimmy Young losses
Over 21 years as a professional, Jimmy Young compiled a 35-19-2 (12) record, including two title fights. He had 19 losses against 18 different opponents, two of them in title fights.
19. Jimmy Young loses to Tim Anderson via split decision
On June 4, 1988 Jimmy Young faced Tim Anderson. Young was 39 years old with a record of 33-18-2, and Anderson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a win. Young lost via split decision. Went the distance with Anderson.
18. Jimmy Young loses to Eddie Richardson via split decision
On January 7, 1987 Jimmy Young faced Eddie Richardson. Young was 38 years old with a record of 32-17-2, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a loss. Young lost via split decision. Went the distance with Richardson.
17. Jimmy Young loses to Chuck Gardner via points decision
On October 15, 1986 Jimmy Young faced Chuck Gardner. Young was 37 years old with a record of 32-16-2, and Gardner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on a 2-fight winning streak. Young lost via points decision. Went the distance with Gardner.
16. Jimmy Young loses to Tony Fulilangi via points decision
On November 1, 1985 Jimmy Young faced Tony Fulilangi. Young was 36 years old with a record of 30-15-2, and Fulilangi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on a 5-fight losing streak. Young lost via points decision. Went the distance with Fulilangi.
15. Jimmy Young loses to Tony Tucker via unanimous decision
On September 22, 1984 Jimmy Young faced Tony Tucker. Young was 35 years old with a record of 30-14-2, and Tucker was 25 with a record of 24-0. Young was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Tucker was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Young lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tucker.
14. Jimmy Young loses to Tony Tubbs via unanimous decision
On April 10, 1983 Jimmy Young faced Tony Tubbs. Young was 34 years old with a record of 30-13-2, and Tubbs was 25 with a record of 14-0. Young was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Tubbs was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Young lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tubbs.
13. Jimmy Young loses to Philipp Brown via points decision
On August 29, 1982 Jimmy Young faced Philipp Brown. Young was 33 years old with a record of 30-12-2, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on a 2-fight losing streak. Young lost via points decision. Went the distance with Brown.
12. Jimmy Young loses to Pat Cuillo via points decision
On July 13, 1982 Jimmy Young faced Pat Cuillo. Young was 33 years old with a record of 30-11-2, and Cuillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a loss. Young lost via points decision. Went the distance with Cuillo.
11. Jimmy Young loses to Greg Page via unanimous decision
On May 2, 1982 Jimmy Young fought Greg Page for the USBA heavyweight title. Young was 33 years old with a record of 30-10-2, and Page was 23 with a record of 18-0. Young was on a 5-fight winning streak and Page was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Young lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Page.
10. Jimmy Young loses to Gerry Cooney via KO
On May 25, 1980 Jimmy Young faced Gerry Cooney in a heavyweight bout. Young was 31 years old with a record of 25-9-2, and Cooney was 23 with a record of 22-0. Young was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cooney was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Cooney stopped Young via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Jimmy Young loses to Michael Dokes via unanimous decision
On September 28, 1979 Jimmy Young faced Michael Dokes. Young was 30 years old with a record of 23-8-2, and Dokes was 21 with a record of 14-0. Young was coming off a win and Dokes was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Young lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dokes.
8. Jimmy Young loses to Ossie Ocasio in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On January 27, 1979 Jimmy Young faced Ossie Ocasio. It was their second meeting. Young was 30 years old with a record of 22-7-2, and Ocasio was 23 with a record of 12-0. Young was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ocasio was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Young lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ocasio.
7. Jimmy Young loses to Ossie Ocasio via split decision
On June 9, 1978 Jimmy Young faced Ossie Ocasio. Young was 29 years old with a record of 22-6-2, and Ocasio was 22 with a record of 11-0. Young was coming off a loss, while Ocasio was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Young lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ocasio.
6. Jimmy Young loses to Ken Norton via split decision
On November 5, 1977 Jimmy Young faced Ken Norton in a heavyweight bout. Young was 28 years old with a record of 22-5-2, and Norton was 34 with a record of 39-4. Young was on a 5-fight winning streak and Norton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Young lost via split decision. Went the distance with Norton.
5. Jimmy Young loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On April 30, 1976 Jimmy Young fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Young was 27 years old with a record of 17-4-2, and Ali was 34 with a record of 50-2. Young was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 9-fight winning streak. Young lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
4. Jimmy Young loses to Earnie Shavers via KO
On February 19, 1973 Jimmy Young faced Earnie Shavers. Young was 24 years old with a record of 7-3, and Shavers was 28 with a record of 42-2. Young was coming off a loss, while Shavers was on a 30-fight winning streak. Shavers stopped Young via TKO in the 3rd round.
3. Jimmy Young loses to Randy Neumann via points decision
On March 10, 1972 Jimmy Young faced Randy Neumann. Young was 23 years old with a record of 7-2, and Neumann was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on a 3-fight winning streak. Young lost via points decision. Went the distance with Neumann.
2. Jimmy Young loses to Roy Williams via points decision
On February 22, 1971 Jimmy Young faced Roy Williams. Young was 22 years old with a record of 4-1, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on a 2-fight winning streak. Young lost via points decision. Went the distance with Williams.
1. Jimmy Young loses to Clay Hodges via unanimous decision
On April 3, 1970 Jimmy Young faced Clay Hodges. Young was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Hodges was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Young lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hodges.