Lionel Rose losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Lionel Rose compiled a 42-11 (12) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He had eleven losses, two of them in title fights.
11. Lionel Rose loses to Maurice Apeang via KO
On December 18, 1976 Lionel Rose faced Maurice Apeang. Rose was 28 years old with a record of 42-10, and Apeang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a loss. Apeang stopped Rose via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Lionel Rose loses to Rafael Limon via KO
On August 28, 1976 Lionel Rose faced Rafael Limon. Rose was 28 years old with a record of 42-9, and Limon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a win. Limon stopped Rose via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Lionel Rose loses to Billy Moeller via points decision
On October 8, 1975 Lionel Rose faced Billy Moeller. Rose was 27 years old with a record of 41-8, and Moeller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a loss. Rose lost via points decision. Went the distance with Moeller.
8. Lionel Rose loses to Blakeney Kid Matthews via majority decision
On August 29, 1975 Lionel Rose faced Blakeney Kid Matthews. Rose was 27 years old with a record of 41-7, and Matthews was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a win. Rose lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Matthews.
7. Lionel Rose loses to Yoshiaki Numata via unanimous decision
On May 30, 1971 Lionel Rose fought Yoshiaki Numata for the vacant WBC super featherweight title. Rose was 22 years old with a record of 40-6, and Numata was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a win. Rose lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Numata.
6. Lionel Rose loses to Jeff White via unanimous decision
On February 12, 1971 Lionel Rose faced Jeff White. Rose was 22 years old with a record of 39-5, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rose lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with White.
5. Lionel Rose loses to Raul Cruz via unanimous decision
On May 16, 1970 Lionel Rose faced Raul Cruz. Rose was 21 years old with a record of 36-4, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a win. Rose lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cruz.
4. Lionel Rose loses to Fernando Sotelo via KO
On December 7, 1969 Lionel Rose faced Fernando Sotelo. Rose was 21 years old with a record of 35-3, and Sotelo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a win. Sotelo stopped Rose via KO in the 7th round.
3. Lionel Rose loses to Rubén Olivares via KO
On August 22, 1969 Lionel Rose defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Rubén Olivares. Rose was 21 years old with a record of 34-2, and Olivares was 22 with a record of 52-0-1. Rose was on a 22-fight winning streak and Olivares was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Olivares stopped Rose via KO in the 5th round. Lost the undisputed title.
2. Lionel Rose loses to Ray Perez in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 4, 1966 Lionel Rose faced Ray Perez. It was their second meeting. Rose was 17 years old with a record of 12-1, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was on a 7-fight winning streak. Rose lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Perez.
1. Lionel Rose loses to Singtong Por Tor in their 2nd fight via points decision
On July 23, 1965 Lionel Rose faced Singtong Por Tor. It was their second meeting. Rose was 17 years old with a record of 5-0, and Tor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Rose lost via points decision. Went the distance with Tor.