José Cotto losses
Over 16 years as a professional, José Cotto has compiled a 33-4-1 (24) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. He has four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. José Cotto loses to Manuel Pérez via split decision
On July 21, 2012 José Cotto fought Manuel Pérez for the vacant NABA super lightweight title. Cotto was 35 years old with a record of 33-3-1, and Pérez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cotto was coming off a win. Cotto lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Pérez.
3. José Cotto loses to Paulie Malignaggi via unanimous decision
On April 9, 2011 José Cotto faced Paulie Malignaggi in a super lightweight bout. Cotto was 33 years old with a record of 32-2-1, and Malignaggi was 30 with a record of 28-4. Both Cotto and Malignaggi were coming off a win. Cotto lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Malignaggi.
2. José Cotto loses to Canelo Álvarez via KO
On May 1, 2010 José Cotto fought Canelo Álvarez for the vacant NABF WBA Latino Super welterweight title. Cotto was 32 years old with a record of 31-1-1, and Álvarez was 19 with a record of 31-0-1. Cotto was on a 3-fight winning streak and Álvarez was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Álvarez stopped Cotto via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 9th round.
1. José Cotto loses to Juan Díaz via unanimous decision
On April 8, 2006 José Cotto fought Juan Díaz for the WBA lightweight title. Cotto was 28 years old with a record of 27-0, and Díaz was 22 with a record of 28-0. Cotto was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Díaz was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Cotto lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Díaz.