John David Jackson losses
Over 16 years as a professional, John David Jackson has compiled a 36-4 (20) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. He has four losses against three different opponents, three of them in title fights.
4. John David Jackson loses to Jorge Castro in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 20, 1998 John David Jackson fought Jorge Castro for the WBA Fedelatin super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Jackson was 34 years old with a record of 35-3, and Castro was 30 with a record of 104-6-2. Jackson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Castro was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jackson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Castro.
3. John David Jackson loses to Bernard Hopkins via KO
On April 19, 1997 John David Jackson fought Bernard Hopkins for the IBF middleweight title. Jackson was 33 years old with a record of 35-2, and Hopkins was 32 with a record of 30-2-1. Jackson was coming off a loss, while Hopkins was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hopkins stopped Jackson via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. John David Jackson loses to Abdullah Ramadan via split decision
On November 20, 1996 John David Jackson faced Abdullah Ramadan. Jackson was 33 years old with a record of 35-1, and Ramadan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jackson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jackson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ramadan.
1. John David Jackson loses to Jorge Castro via KO
On December 10, 1994 John David Jackson fought Jorge Castro for the WBA middleweight title. Jackson was 31 years old with a record of 32-0, and Castro was 27 with a record of 95-4-2. Jackson was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Castro was on a 25-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Jackson via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.