Karl Mildenberger losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Karl Mildenberger compiled a 53-6-3 (19) record, including nine title fights. He had six losses, two of them in title fights.
6. Karl Mildenberger loses to Henry Cooper via disqualification
On September 18, 1968 Karl Mildenberger fought Henry Cooper for the vacant EBU European and European heavyweight titles. Mildenberger was 30 years old with a record of 53-5-3, and Cooper was 34 with a record of 36-13-1. Mildenberger was coming off a loss, while Cooper was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mildenberger lost via disqualification. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Karl Mildenberger loses to Leotis Martin via KO
On April 5, 1968 Karl Mildenberger faced Leotis Martin. Mildenberger was 30 years old with a record of 53-4-3, and Martin was 29 with a record of 24-3. Mildenberger was coming off a win, while Martin was on a 2-fight losing streak. Martin stopped Mildenberger via KO in the 7th round.
4. Karl Mildenberger loses to Oscar Bonavena via unanimous decision
On September 16, 1967 Karl Mildenberger faced Oscar Bonavena in a heavyweight bout. Mildenberger was 29 years old with a record of 52-3-3, and Bonavena was 24 with a record of 30-3. Mildenberger was on a 3-fight winning streak and Bonavena was on a 9-fight winning streak. Mildenberger lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bonavena.
3. Karl Mildenberger loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On September 10, 1966 Karl Mildenberger fought Muhammad Ali for the WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Mildenberger was 28 years old with a record of 49-2-3, and Ali was 24 with a record of 25-0. Mildenberger was on a 8-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Mildenberger via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
2. Karl Mildenberger loses to Dick Richardson via KO
On February 24, 1962 Karl Mildenberger faced Dick Richardson. Mildenberger was 24 years old with a record of 30-1, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on a 19-fight winning streak. Richardson stopped Mildenberger via KO in the 1st round.
1. Karl Mildenberger loses to Helmut Ball via KO
On November 7, 1959 Karl Mildenberger faced Helmut Ball. Mildenberger was 21 years old with a record of 11-0, and Ball was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Ball stopped Mildenberger via KO in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.