Joe Smith Jr. losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Joe Smith Jr. has compiled a 28-5 (22) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, three of them in title fights.
5. Joe Smith Jr. loses to Gilberto Ramírez via unanimous decision
On October 7, 2023 Joe Smith Jr. faced Gilberto Ramírez in a cruiserweight bout. Jr. was 34 years old with a record of 28-4, and Ramírez was 32 with a record of 44-1. Both Jr. and Ramírez were coming off a loss. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ramírez.
4. Joe Smith Jr. loses to Artur Beterbiev via KO
On June 18, 2022 Joe Smith Jr., the WBO light heavyweight champion, met Artur Beterbiev, the IBF and WBC light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Jr. was 32 years old with a record of 28-3, and Beterbiev was 37 with a record of 17-0. Jr. was on a 4-fight winning streak and Beterbiev was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Jr. via TKO in the 2nd round. Lost the title in unification.
3. Joe Smith Jr. loses to Dmitry Bivol via unanimous decision
On March 9, 2019 Joe Smith Jr. fought Dmitry Bivol for the WBA light heavyweight title. Jr. was 29 years old with a record of 24-2, and Bivol was 28 with a record of 15-0. Jr. was coming off a win and Bivol was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bivol.
2. Joe Smith Jr. loses to Sullivan Barrera via unanimous decision
On July 15, 2017 Joe Smith Jr. defended his WBC International light heavyweight title against Sullivan Barrera. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 23-1, and Barrera was 35 with a record of 19-1. Jr. was on a 17-fight winning streak and Barrera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Barrera.
1. Joe Smith Jr. loses to Eddie Caminero via KO
On August 7, 2010 Joe Smith Jr. faced Eddie Caminero. Jr. was 20 years old with a record of 6-0, and Caminero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Caminero stopped Jr. via TKO in the 4th round.