Leotis Martin losses

Over 8 years as a professional, Leotis Martin compiled a 31-5 (19) record, including one title fight. He had five losses.

1. 5. Leotis Martin loses to Oscar Bonavena via unanimous decision

   On September 7, 1968 Leotis Martin faced Oscar Bonavena. Martin was 29 years old with a record of 26-4, and Bonavena was 25 with a record of 36-4. Martin lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bonavena.

2. 4. Leotis Martin loses to Henry Clark via majority decision

   On April 27, 1968 Leotis Martin faced Henry Clark. Martin was 29 years old with a record of 25-3, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martin lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Clark.

3. 3. Leotis Martin loses to Roger Russell via split decision

   On November 27, 1967 Leotis Martin faced Roger Russell. Martin was 28 years old with a record of 24-2, and Russell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martin lost via split decision. Went the distance with Russell.

4. 2. Leotis Martin loses to Jimmy Ellis via KO

   On August 5, 1967 Leotis Martin faced Jimmy Ellis. Martin was 28 years old with a record of 24-1, and Ellis was 27 with a record of 23-5. Ellis stopped Martin via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.

5. 1. Leotis Martin loses to Floyd McCoy via KO

   On September 30, 1963 Leotis Martin faced Floyd McCoy. Martin was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and McCoy was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCoy stopped Martin via KO in the 2nd round.