John Mugabi losses
Over 18 years as a professional, John Mugabi has compiled a 42-7-1 (39) record, including eight title fights across four weight classes. He has seven losses, six of them in title fights.
7. John Mugabi loses to Glen Kelly via KO
On January 16, 1999 John Mugabi fought Glen Kelly for the IBF Pan Pacific Title light heavyweight title. Mugabi was 38 years old with a record of 42-6-1, and Kelly was 27 with a record of 2-0. Mugabi was coming off a loss, while Kelly was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Kelly stopped Mugabi via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. John Mugabi loses to Anthony Bigeni via KO
On July 19, 1998 John Mugabi fought Anthony Bigeni for the vacant PABA light heavyweight title. Mugabi was 38 years old with a record of 42-5-1, and Bigeni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was coming off a win. Bigeni stopped Mugabi via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. John Mugabi loses to William Bo James via unanimous decision
On January 13, 1998 John Mugabi faced William Bo James. Mugabi was 37 years old with a record of 41-4-1, and James was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with James.
4. John Mugabi loses to Gerald McClellan via KO
On November 20, 1991 John Mugabi fought Gerald McClellan for the vacant WBO middleweight title. Mugabi was 31 years old with a record of 38-3, and McClellan was 24 with a record of 22-2. Mugabi was on a 2-fight winning streak and McClellan was on a 12-fight winning streak. McClellan stopped Mugabi via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. John Mugabi loses to Terry Norris via KO
On March 31, 1990 John Mugabi defended his WBC super welterweight title against Terry Norris. Mugabi was 30 years old with a record of 36-2, and Norris was 22 with a record of 23-3. Mugabi was on a 11-fight winning streak and Norris was on a 3-fight winning streak. Norris stopped Mugabi via KO in the 1st round. Lost the title.
2. John Mugabi loses to Duane Thomas via KO
On December 5, 1986 John Mugabi fought Duane Thomas for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Mugabi was 26 years old with a record of 25-1, and Thomas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was coming off a loss. Thomas stopped Mugabi via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. John Mugabi loses to Marvelous Marvin Hagler via KO
On March 10, 1986 John Mugabi fought Marvelous Marvin Hagler for the undisputed middleweight title. Mugabi was 26 years old with a record of 25-0, and Hagler was 31 with a record of 61-2-2. Mugabi was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Hagler was on a 15-fight winning streak. Hagler stopped Mugabi via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.