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Kevin Lerena

Kevin Lerena

“2 Guns”
Boxing record: 31-5 (15)
Johannesburg, South Africa

Kevin Lerena losses

Over 14 years as a professional, Kevin Lerena has compiled a 31-5 (15) record, including 20 title fights across three weight classes. He has five losses, four of them in title fights.

  1. 5. Kevin Lerena loses to Ryad Merhy in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision

    On May 30, 2026 Kevin Lerena defended his WBC bridgerweight title against Ryad Merhy. It was their second meeting. Lerena was 34 years old with a record of 31-4, and Merhy was 33 with a record of 35-3. Lerena was coming off a loss, while Merhy was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lerena lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Merhy.

  2. 4. Kevin Lerena loses to Lawrence Okolie via unanimous decision

    On July 19, 2025 Kevin Lerena fought Lawrence Okolie for the WBC Silver heavyweight title. Lerena was 33 years old with a record of 31-3, and Okolie was 32 with a record of 21-1. Lerena was coming off a win and Okolie was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lerena lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Okolie.

  3. 3. Kevin Lerena loses to Justis Huni via unanimous decision

    On March 8, 2024 Kevin Lerena fought Justis Huni for the vacant WBO Global heavyweight title. Lerena was 31 years old with a record of 30-2, and Huni was 24 with a record of 8-0. Lerena was on a 2-fight winning streak and Huni was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Lerena lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Huni.

  4. 2. Kevin Lerena loses to Daniel Dubois via KO

    On December 3, 2022 Kevin Lerena fought Daniel Dubois for the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title. Lerena was 30 years old with a record of 28-1, and Dubois was 25 with a record of 18-1. Lerena was on a 17-fight winning streak and Dubois was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dubois stopped Lerena via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.

  5. 1. Kevin Lerena loses to Johnny Muller via unanimous decision

    On November 15, 2014 Kevin Lerena faced Johnny Muller in a cruiserweight bout. Lerena was 22 years old with a record of 11-0, and Muller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lerena was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Lerena lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Muller.