Lou Savarese losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Lou Savarese has compiled a 46-7 (38) record, including five title fights. He has seven losses, two of them in title fights.
7. Lou Savarese loses to Evander Holyfield via unanimous decision
On June 30, 2007 Lou Savarese faced Evander Holyfield in a heavyweight bout. Savarese was 41 years old with a record of 46-6, and Holyfield was 44 with a record of 41-8-2. Both Savarese and Holyfield were on a 3-fight winning streak. Savarese lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holyfield.
6. Lou Savarese loses to Leo Nolan via unanimous decision
On May 7, 2004 Lou Savarese faced Leo Nolan. Savarese was 38 years old with a record of 43-5, and Nolan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Savarese was coming off a loss. Savarese lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nolan.
5. Lou Savarese loses to Kirk Johnson via KO
On March 15, 2003 Lou Savarese fought Kirk Johnson for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Savarese was 37 years old with a record of 43-4, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 33-1-1. Savarese was on a 4-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Savarese via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Lou Savarese loses to Mike Tyson via KO in 38 seconds
On June 24, 2000 Lou Savarese faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. Savarese was 34 years old with a record of 39-3, and Tyson was 33 with a record of 47-3. Savarese was coming off a loss, while Tyson was coming off a win. Tyson stopped Savarese via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Lou Savarese loses to Michael Grant via unanimous decision
On June 19, 1999 Lou Savarese faced Michael Grant in a heavyweight bout. Savarese was 33 years old with a record of 39-2, and Grant was 26 with a record of 29-0. Savarese was on a 3-fight winning streak and Grant was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Savarese lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Grant.
2. Lou Savarese loses to David Izon via KO
On November 1, 1997 Lou Savarese faced David Izon. Savarese was 32 years old with a record of 36-1, and Izon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Savarese was coming off a loss. Izon stopped Savarese via KO in the 5th round.
1. Lou Savarese loses to George Foreman via split decision
On April 26, 1997 Lou Savarese fought George Foreman for the WBU and lineal heavyweight titles. Savarese was 31 years old with a record of 36-0, and Foreman was 48 with a record of 75-4. Savarese was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak and Foreman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Savarese lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Foreman.