Joe Hughes losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Joe Hughes has compiled a 17-6-1 (7) record, including five title fights. He has six losses, five of them in title fights.
6. Joe Hughes loses to Sam Maxwell via unanimous decision
On August 29, 2020 Joe Hughes fought Sam Maxwell for the WBO European super lightweight title. Hughes was 30 years old with a record of 17-5-1, and Maxwell was 31 with a record of 13-0. Hughes was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Maxwell was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Hughes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Maxwell.
5. Joe Hughes loses to Sandor Martín via unanimous decision
On December 12, 2019 Joe Hughes fought Sandor Martín for the European super lightweight title. Hughes was 29 years old with a record of 17-4-1, and Martín was 26 with a record of 35-2. Hughes was coming off a loss, while Martín was on a 6-fight winning streak. Hughes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Martín.
4. Joe Hughes loses to Robbie Davies Jr. via unanimous decision
On March 30, 2019 Joe Hughes fought Robbie Davies Jr. for the British super lightweight title. Hughes was 28 years old with a record of 17-3-1, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 17-1. Both Hughes and Jr. were on a 2-fight winning streak. Hughes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
3. Joe Hughes loses to Anthony Yigit via unanimous decision
On December 2, 2017 Joe Hughes fought Anthony Yigit for the EBU (European) super lightweight title. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 15-2-1, and Yigit was 26 with a record of 20-0-1. Yigit was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Hughes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Yigit.
2. Joe Hughes loses to Jack Catterall via unanimous decision
On May 13, 2016 Joe Hughes fought Jack Catterall for the WBO Inter-Continental and WBO InterContinental super lightweight titles. Hughes was 25 years old with a record of 14-1, and Catterall was 22 with a record of 14-0. Hughes was on a 10-fight winning streak and Catterall was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Hughes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Catterall.
1. Joe Hughes loses to Joe Elfidh via points decision
On March 3, 2012 Joe Hughes faced Joe Elfidh. Hughes was 21 years old with a record of 4-0, and Elfidh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Hughes lost via points decision. Went the distance with Elfidh.