Michael Carbajal losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Michael Carbajal has compiled a 49-4 (33) record, including 23 title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses against three different opponents, all of them in title fights.
4. Michael Carbajal loses to Jacob Matlala via KO
On July 18, 1997 Michael Carbajal defended his IBA light flyweight title against Jacob Matlala. Carbajal was 29 years old with a record of 45-3, and Matlala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carbajal was coming off a win. Matlala stopped Carbajal via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
3. Michael Carbajal loses to Mauricio Pastrana via split decision
On January 18, 1997 Michael Carbajal defended his IBF light flyweight title against Mauricio Pastrana. Carbajal was 29 years old with a record of 44-2, and Pastrana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carbajal was on a 12-fight winning streak. Carbajal lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Pastrana.
2. Michael Carbajal loses to Humberto González in their 3rd fight via majority decision
On November 12, 1994 Michael Carbajal fought Humberto González for the IBF and WBC light flyweight titles. It was their third meeting. Carbajal was 27 years old with a record of 32-1, and González was 28 with a record of 41-2. Carbajal was on a 2-fight winning streak and González was on a 5-fight winning streak. Carbajal lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with González.
1. Michael Carbajal loses to Humberto González in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 19, 1994 Michael Carbajal defended his IBF, WBC, and lineal light flyweight titles against Humberto González. It was their second meeting. Carbajal was 26 years old with a record of 30-0, and González was 27 with a record of 38-2. Carbajal was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and González was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carbajal lost via split decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with González.