José Ribalta losses
Over 18 years as a professional, José Ribalta has compiled a 38-17-1 (27) record, including one title fight. He has 17 losses, one of them in a title fight.
17. José Ribalta loses to Donovan Ruddock via KO
On October 8, 1999 José Ribalta faced Donovan Ruddock in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 36 years old with a record of 38-16-1, and Ruddock was 35 with a record of 35-5-1. Ribalta was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Ruddock was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Ribalta via KO in the 1st round.
16. José Ribalta loses to Chris Byrd via KO
On June 3, 1999 José Ribalta faced Chris Byrd in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 36 years old with a record of 38-15-1, and Byrd was 28 with a record of 27-1. Ribalta was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Byrd was coming off a win. Byrd stopped Ribalta via retirement in the 3rd round.
15. José Ribalta loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On June 5, 1998 José Ribalta faced Vitali Klitschko in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 35 years old with a record of 38-14-1, and Klitschko was 26 with a record of 19-0. Ribalta was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Klitschko was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Ribalta via TKO in the 2nd round.
14. José Ribalta loses to Larry Donald via KO
On July 15, 1997 José Ribalta faced Larry Donald. Ribalta was 34 years old with a record of 38-13-1, and Donald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was coming off a loss. Donald stopped Ribalta via TKO in the 6th round.
13. José Ribalta loses to Axel Schulz via unanimous decision
On December 7, 1996 José Ribalta faced Axel Schulz in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 33 years old with a record of 38-12-1, and Schulz was 28 with a record of 21-3-1. Ribalta was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Schulz was coming off a loss. Ribalta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Schulz.
12. José Ribalta loses to Joe Hipp via KO
On May 10, 1994 José Ribalta fought Joe Hipp for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. Ribalta was 31 years old with a record of 33-11-1, and Hipp was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was coming off a loss. Hipp stopped Ribalta via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
11. José Ribalta loses to Tony Tubbs via unanimous decision
On December 3, 1993 José Ribalta faced Tony Tubbs in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 30 years old with a record of 33-10-1, and Tubbs was 35 with a record of 35-5. Both Ribalta and Tubbs were coming off a win. Ribalta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tubbs.
10. José Ribalta loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On September 28, 1993 José Ribalta faced Larry Holmes in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 30 years old with a record of 32-9-1, and Holmes was 43 with a record of 58-4. Ribalta was coming off a win and Holmes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ribalta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holmes.
9. José Ribalta loses to Michael Dokes via unanimous decision
On October 6, 1992 José Ribalta faced Michael Dokes in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 29 years old with a record of 31-8-1, and Dokes was 34 with a record of 48-3-2. Ribalta was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Dokes was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ribalta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dokes.
8. José Ribalta loses to Frank Bruno via KO
On April 22, 1992 José Ribalta faced Frank Bruno. Ribalta was 29 years old with a record of 31-7-1, and Bruno was 30 with a record of 33-3. Ribalta was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Bruno was coming off a win. Bruno stopped Ribalta via KO in the 2nd round.
7. José Ribalta loses to Pierre Coetzer via points decision
On May 11, 1991 José Ribalta faced Pierre Coetzer. Ribalta was 28 years old with a record of 31-6-1, and Coetzer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ribalta lost via points decision. Went the distance with Coetzer.
6. José Ribalta loses to Bruce Seldon via KO
On January 11, 1991 José Ribalta faced Bruce Seldon. Ribalta was 27 years old with a record of 31-5-1, and Seldon was 23 with a record of 16-0. Ribalta was coming off a loss, while Seldon was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Seldon stopped Ribalta via retirement in the 3rd round.
5. José Ribalta loses to Tim Witherspoon via majority decision
On July 19, 1990 José Ribalta faced Tim Witherspoon in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 27 years old with a record of 31-4-1, and Witherspoon was 32 with a record of 32-3. Ribalta was on a 9-fight winning streak and Witherspoon was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ribalta lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Witherspoon.
4. José Ribalta loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On August 17, 1986 José Ribalta faced Mike Tyson. Ribalta was 23 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Tyson was 20 with a record of 25-0. Ribalta was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tyson was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Ribalta via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. José Ribalta loses to Marvis Frazier via majority decision
On September 11, 1985 José Ribalta faced Marvis Frazier in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 22 years old with a record of 18-2-1, and Frazier was 24 with a record of 14-1. Ribalta was coming off a win and Frazier was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ribalta lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Frazier.
2. José Ribalta loses to James Smith via split decision
On April 29, 1985 José Ribalta faced James Smith. Ribalta was 22 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Smith was 32 with a record of 14-3. Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ribalta lost via split decision. Went the distance with Smith.
1. José Ribalta loses to Ricardo Richardson via KO
On February 18, 1983 José Ribalta faced Ricardo Richardson. Ribalta was 19 years old with a record of 10-0, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Richardson stopped Ribalta via TKO in the 7th round.