Johnny Nelson losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Johnny Nelson has compiled a 45-12-2 (29) record, including 33 title fights across two weight classes. He has twelve losses against eleven different opponents, four of them in title fights.
12. Johnny Nelson loses to Adílson Rodrigues in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 3, 1995 Johnny Nelson fought Adílson Rodrigues for the vacant WBF (Federation) heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Nelson was 28 years old with a record of 25-11-1, and Rodrigues was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was coming off a loss. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Rodrigues.
11. Johnny Nelson loses to Adílson Rodrigues via split decision
On August 22, 1995 Johnny Nelson defended his WBF (Federation) heavyweight title against Adílson Rodrigues. Nelson was 28 years old with a record of 25-10-1, and Rodrigues was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was coming off a win. Nelson lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Rodrigues.
10. Johnny Nelson loses to Henry Akinwande via points decision
On April 5, 1994 Johnny Nelson faced Henry Akinwande in a heavyweight bout. Nelson was 27 years old with a record of 24-9-1, and Akinwande was 38 with a record of 22-0-1. Nelson was coming off a win and Akinwande was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Akinwande.
9. Johnny Nelson loses to Franco Wanyama via disqualification
On October 1, 1993 Johnny Nelson defended his WBF (Federation) cruiserweight title against Franco Wanyama. Nelson was 26 years old with a record of 23-8-1, and Wanyama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via disqualification. Lost the title.
8. Johnny Nelson loses to Corrie Sanders via unanimous decision
On October 24, 1992 Johnny Nelson faced Corrie Sanders in a cruiserweight bout. Nelson was 25 years old with a record of 21-7-1, and Sanders was 26 with a record of 16-0. Nelson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Sanders was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sanders.
7. Johnny Nelson loses to Norbert Ekassi via KO
On August 14, 1992 Johnny Nelson faced Norbert Ekassi. Nelson was 25 years old with a record of 21-6-1, and Ekassi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was coming off a loss. Ekassi stopped Nelson via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Johnny Nelson loses to James Warring via unanimous decision
On May 16, 1992 Johnny Nelson fought James Warring for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title. Nelson was 25 years old with a record of 21-5-1, and Warring was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Warring.
5. Johnny Nelson loses to Dennis Bailey via points decision
On February 1, 1988 Johnny Nelson faced Dennis Bailey. Nelson was 21 years old with a record of 6-4, and Bailey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Bailey.
4. Johnny Nelson loses to Brian Schumacher via points decision
On April 28, 1987 Johnny Nelson faced Brian Schumacher. Nelson was 20 years old with a record of 4-3, and Schumacher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nelson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Schumacher.
3. Johnny Nelson loses to Magne Havnaa via points decision
On October 3, 1986 Johnny Nelson faced Magne Havnaa. Nelson was 19 years old with a record of 0-2, and Havnaa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nelson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Havnaa.
2. Johnny Nelson loses to Tommy Taylor via points decision
On May 15, 1986 Johnny Nelson faced Tommy Taylor. Nelson was 19 years old with a record of 0-1, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson was coming off a loss. Nelson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Taylor.
1. Johnny Nelson loses to Peter Brown via points decision
On March 18, 1986 Johnny Nelson faced Peter Brown. Nelson was 19 years old with a record of 0-0, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nelson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Brown.