Larry Holmes losses
Over 29 years as a professional, Larry Holmes has compiled a 69-6 (44) record, including 27 title fights. He has six losses against five different opponents, all of them in title fights.
6. Larry Holmes loses to Brian Nielsen via split decision
On January 24, 1997 Larry Holmes fought Brian Nielsen for the IBO heavyweight title. Holmes was 47 years old with a record of 65-5, and Nielsen was 31 with a record of 31-0. Holmes was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nielsen was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Holmes lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nielsen.
5. Larry Holmes loses to Oliver McCall via unanimous decision
On April 8, 1995 Larry Holmes fought Oliver McCall for the WBC heavyweight title. Holmes was 45 years old with a record of 61-4, and McCall was 29 with a record of 25-5. Holmes was on a 7-fight winning streak and McCall was on a 6-fight winning streak. Holmes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with McCall.
4. Larry Holmes loses to Evander Holyfield via unanimous decision
On June 19, 1992 Larry Holmes fought Evander Holyfield for the undisputed heavyweight title. Holmes was 42 years old with a record of 54-3, and Holyfield was 29 with a record of 27-0. Holmes was on a 6-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Holmes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holyfield.
3. Larry Holmes loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On January 22, 1988 Larry Holmes fought Mike Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight title. Holmes was 38 years old with a record of 48-2, and Tyson was 21 with a record of 32-0. Holmes was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Tyson was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Holmes via KO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Larry Holmes loses to Michael Spinks in their 2nd fight via split decision
On April 19, 1986 Larry Holmes fought Michael Spinks for the IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Holmes was 36 years old with a record of 48-1, and Spinks was 29 with a record of 28-0. Holmes was coming off a loss, while Spinks was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Holmes lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Spinks.
1. Larry Holmes loses to Michael Spinks via unanimous decision
On September 21, 1985 Larry Holmes defended his IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles against Michael Spinks. Holmes was 35 years old with a record of 48-0, and Spinks was 29 with a record of 27-0. Holmes was on an undefeated 48-fight winning streak and Spinks was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Holmes lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Spinks.