John McDermott losses
Over 12 years as a professional, John McDermott has compiled a 28-8 (18) record, including ten title fights. He has eight losses against six different opponents, seven of them in title fights.
8. John McDermott loses to David Price via KO
On January 21, 2012 John McDermott fought David Price for the vacant English heavyweight title. McDermott was 31 years old with a record of 26-7, and Price was 28 with a record of 11-0. McDermott was coming off a win and Price was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Price stopped McDermott via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
7. John McDermott loses to Tyson Fury in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 25, 2010 John McDermott fought Tyson Fury for the vacant English and BBBofC English heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. McDermott was 30 years old with a record of 25-6, and Fury was 21 with a record of 10-0. McDermott was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Fury was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Fury stopped McDermott via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 9th round.
6. John McDermott loses to Tyson Fury via points decision
On September 11, 2009 John McDermott defended his English heavyweight title against Tyson Fury. McDermott was 29 years old with a record of 25-5, and Fury was 21 with a record of 7-0. McDermott was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Fury was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. McDermott lost via points decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Fury.
5. John McDermott loses to Danny Williams in their 2nd fight via split decision
On May 2, 2009 John McDermott fought Danny Williams for the British heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. McDermott was 29 years old with a record of 25-4, and Williams was 35 with a record of 40-7. Both McDermott and Williams were coming off a loss. McDermott lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Williams.
4. John McDermott loses to Danny Williams via majority decision
On July 18, 2008 John McDermott fought Danny Williams for the British heavyweight title. McDermott was 28 years old with a record of 25-3, and Williams was 35 with a record of 39-6. McDermott was on a 6-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. McDermott lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Williams.
3. John McDermott loses to Matt Skelton via KO
On December 10, 2005 John McDermott fought Matt Skelton for the British heavyweight title. McDermott was 25 years old with a record of 19-2, and Skelton was 38 with a record of 17-0. McDermott was coming off a win and Skelton was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Skelton stopped McDermott via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
2. John McDermott loses to Mark Krence via points decision
On December 11, 2004 John McDermott fought Mark Krence for the vacant English heavyweight title. McDermott was 24 years old with a record of 18-1, and Krence was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was on a 2-fight winning streak. McDermott lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Krence.
1. John McDermott loses to Nikolay Popov via KO
On September 18, 2003 John McDermott faced Nikolay Popov. McDermott was 23 years old with a record of 16-0, and Popov was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Popov stopped McDermott via TKO in the 2nd round.