Julius Francis losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Julius Francis has compiled a 23-24-1 (12) record, including 19 title fights. He has 24 losses, nine of them in title fights.
24. Julius Francis loses to Scott Lansdowne via points decision
On May 21, 2006 Julius Francis faced Scott Lansdowne. Francis was 41 years old with a record of 23-23-1, and Lansdowne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 13-fight losing streak. Francis lost via points decision. Went the distance with Lansdowne.
23. Julius Francis loses to Scott Gammer via points decision
On September 30, 2005 Julius Francis faced Scott Gammer. Francis was 40 years old with a record of 23-22-1, and Gammer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 12-fight losing streak. Francis lost via points decision. Went the distance with Gammer.
22. Julius Francis loses to Colin Kenna via points decision
On June 26, 2005 Julius Francis faced Colin Kenna. Francis was 40 years old with a record of 23-21-1, and Kenna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 11-fight losing streak. Francis lost via points decision. Went the distance with Kenna.
21. Julius Francis loses to Micky Steeds via points decision
On April 24, 2005 Julius Francis faced Micky Steeds. Francis was 40 years old with a record of 23-20-1, and Steeds was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 10-fight losing streak. Francis lost via points decision. Went the distance with Steeds.
20. Julius Francis loses to Roman Greenberg via points decision
On December 10, 2004 Julius Francis faced Roman Greenberg. Francis was 40 years old with a record of 23-19-1, and Greenberg was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 9-fight losing streak. Francis lost via points decision. Went the distance with Greenberg.
19. Julius Francis loses to Taras Bydenko via unanimous decision
On September 21, 2004 Julius Francis faced Taras Bydenko. Francis was 39 years old with a record of 23-18-1, and Bydenko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 8-fight losing streak. Francis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bydenko.
18. Julius Francis loses to Alexander Dimitrenko via unanimous decision
On July 31, 2004 Julius Francis faced Alexander Dimitrenko in a heavyweight bout. Francis was 39 years old with a record of 23-17-1, and Dimitrenko was 22 with a record of 14-0. Francis was on a 7-fight losing streak, while Dimitrenko was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Francis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dimitrenko.
17. Julius Francis loses to Audley Harrison via unanimous decision
On May 8, 2004 Julius Francis fought Audley Harrison for the WBF (Federation) heavyweight title. Francis was 39 years old with a record of 23-16-1, and Harrison was 32 with a record of 15-0. Francis was on a 6-fight losing streak, while Harrison was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Francis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Harrison.
16. Julius Francis loses to Matt Skelton via points decision
On February 7, 2004 Julius Francis fought Matt Skelton for the vacant BBBofC English heavyweight title. Francis was 39 years old with a record of 23-15-1, and Skelton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 5-fight losing streak. Francis lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Skelton.
15. Julius Francis loses to Oleg Maskaev via KO
On November 27, 2003 Julius Francis faced Oleg Maskaev in a heavyweight bout. Francis was 38 years old with a record of 23-14-1, and Maskaev was 34 with a record of 26-5. Francis was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Maskaev was on a 4-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Francis via TKO in the 2nd round.
14. Julius Francis loses to Luan Krasniqi via unanimous decision
On October 18, 2003 Julius Francis faced Luan Krasniqi. Francis was 38 years old with a record of 23-13-1, and Krasniqi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 3-fight losing streak. Francis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Krasniqi.
13. Julius Francis loses to Volodymyr Vyrchys via unanimous decision
On September 6, 2003 Julius Francis fought Volodymyr Vyrchys for the vacant IBF interim InterContinental heavyweight title. Francis was 38 years old with a record of 23-12-1, and Vyrchys was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 2-fight losing streak. Francis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Vyrchys.
12. Julius Francis loses to Steffen Nielsen in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 13, 2003 Julius Francis fought Steffen Nielsen for the vacant EBU heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Francis was 38 years old with a record of 23-11-1, and Nielsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was coming off a loss. Francis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Nielsen.
11. Julius Francis loses to Sinan Samil Sam via KO
On April 26, 2003 Julius Francis fought Sinan Samil Sam for the vacant EBU heavyweight title. Francis was 38 years old with a record of 23-10-1, and Sam was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was coming off a win. Sam stopped Francis via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
10. Julius Francis loses to Danny Williams in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 28, 2001 Julius Francis fought Danny Williams for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Francis was 36 years old with a record of 22-9, and Williams was 28 with a record of 23-1. Francis was coming off a win and Williams was on a 8-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Francis via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Julius Francis loses to Mike Holden via points decision
On March 13, 2000 Julius Francis defended his BBBofC British heavyweight title against Mike Holden. Francis was 35 years old with a record of 21-8, and Holden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was coming off a loss. Francis lost via points decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Holden.
8. Julius Francis loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On January 29, 2000 Julius Francis faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. Francis was 35 years old with a record of 21-7, and Tyson was 33 with a record of 46-3. Francis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Francis via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Julius Francis loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On April 18, 1998 Julius Francis faced Vitali Klitschko. Francis was 33 years old with a record of 18-6, and Klitschko was 26 with a record of 17-0. Francis was coming off a loss, while Klitschko was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Francis via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Julius Francis loses to Axel Schulz via unanimous decision
On February 28, 1998 Julius Francis faced Axel Schulz in a heavyweight bout. Francis was 33 years old with a record of 18-5, and Schulz was 29 with a record of 24-3-1. Francis was on a 2-fight winning streak and Schulz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Francis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Schulz.
5. Julius Francis loses to Željko Mavrović via KO
On February 15, 1997 Julius Francis fought Željko Mavrović for the vacant European heavyweight title. Francis was 32 years old with a record of 16-4, and Mavrović was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Francis via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Julius Francis loses to Michael Murray via points decision
On February 5, 1996 Julius Francis faced Michael Murray. Francis was 31 years old with a record of 12-3, and Murray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was coming off a loss. Francis lost via points decision. Went the distance with Murray.
3. Julius Francis loses to Nikolay Kulpin via points decision
On November 30, 1995 Julius Francis faced Nikolay Kulpin. Francis was 30 years old with a record of 12-2, and Kulpin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was coming off a win. Francis lost via points decision. Went the distance with Kulpin.
2. Julius Francis loses to Scott Welch via KO
On July 1, 1995 Julius Francis defended his BBBofC Sourn Area heavyweight title against Scott Welch. Francis was 30 years old with a record of 11-1, and Welch was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Welch stopped Francis via KO in the 10th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
1. Julius Francis loses to John Ruiz via KO
On May 25, 1994 Julius Francis faced John Ruiz. Francis was 29 years old with a record of 6-0, and Ruiz was 22 with a record of 16-1. Francis was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Ruiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Francis via KO in the 4th round.