John Conteh losses
Over 9 years as a professional, John Conteh has compiled a 34-4-1 (24) record, including twelve title fights. He has four losses against three different opponents, three of them in title fights.
4. John Conteh loses to Matthew Saad Muhammad in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 29, 1980 John Conteh fought Matthew Saad Muhammad for the The Ring and WBC light heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Conteh was 28 years old with a record of 33-3-1, and Muhammad was 25 with a record of 24-3-2. Conteh was coming off a loss, while Muhammad was on a 11-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Conteh via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. John Conteh loses to Matthew Saad Muhammad via unanimous decision
On August 18, 1979 John Conteh fought Matthew Saad Muhammad for the WBC light heavyweight title. Conteh was 28 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Muhammad was 25 with a record of 23-3-2. Conteh was coming off a win and Muhammad was on a 10-fight winning streak. Conteh lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Muhammad.
2. John Conteh loses to Mate Parlov via split decision
On June 17, 1978 John Conteh fought Mate Parlov for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. Conteh was 27 years old with a record of 31-1, and Parlov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 20-fight winning streak. Conteh lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Parlov.
1. John Conteh loses to Eddie Duncan via points decision
On September 26, 1972 John Conteh faced Eddie Duncan. Conteh was 21 years old with a record of 11-0, and Duncan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Conteh lost via points decision. Went the distance with Duncan.