Mairis Briedis losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Mairis Briedis has compiled a 28-3 (20) record, including 13 title fights. He has three losses against two different opponents, all of them in title fights.
3. Mairis Briedis loses to Jai Opetaia in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 18, 2024 Mairis Briedis fought Jai Opetaia for the The Ring cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Briedis was 39 years old with a record of 28-2, and Opetaia was 28 with a record of 24-0. Briedis was coming off a loss, while Opetaia was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Briedis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Opetaia.
2. Mairis Briedis loses to Jai Opetaia via unanimous decision
On July 2, 2022 Mairis Briedis defended his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles against Jai Opetaia. Briedis was 37 years old with a record of 28-1, and Opetaia was 27 with a record of 21-0. Briedis was on a 5-fight winning streak and Opetaia was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Briedis lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Opetaia.
1. Mairis Briedis loses to Oleksandr Usyk via majority decision
On January 27, 2018 Mairis Briedis, the WBC cruiserweight champion, met Oleksandr Usyk, the WBO cruiserweight champion, in a title unification fight. Briedis was 33 years old with a record of 23-0, and Usyk was 31 with a record of 13-0. Briedis was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Usyk was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Briedis lost via majority decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Usyk.