Karo Murat losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Karo Murat has compiled a 32-4-1 (21) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses, two of them in title fights.
4. Karo Murat loses to Sven Fornling via unanimous decision
On December 15, 2018 Karo Murat defended his IBO light heavyweight title against Sven Fornling. Murat was 35 years old with a record of 32-3-1, and Fornling was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murat was on a 5-fight winning streak. Murat lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Fornling.
3. Karo Murat loses to Sullivan Barrera via KO
On December 12, 2015 Karo Murat faced Sullivan Barrera in a light heavyweight bout. Murat was 32 years old with a record of 27-2-1, and Barrera was 33 with a record of 16-0. Murat was on a 2-fight winning streak and Barrera was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Barrera stopped Murat via KO in the 5th round.
2. Karo Murat loses to Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision
On October 26, 2013 Karo Murat fought Bernard Hopkins for the IBF light heavyweight title. Murat was 30 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Hopkins was 48 with a record of 53-6-2. Both Murat and Hopkins were coming off a win. Murat lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hopkins.
1. Karo Murat loses to Nathan Cleverly via KO
On September 18, 2010 Karo Murat faced Nathan Cleverly in a light heavyweight bout. Murat was 27 years old with a record of 22-0, and Cleverly was 23 with a record of 19-0. Murat was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Cleverly was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Cleverly stopped Murat via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.