Michael McKinson losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Michael McKinson has compiled a 27-2 (4) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. He has two losses, all of them in title fights.
2. Michael McKinson loses to Tulani Mbenge via unanimous decision
On October 19, 2024 Michael McKinson fought Tulani Mbenge for the vacant IBO super lightweight title. McKinson was 30 years old with a record of 26-1, and Mbenge was 33 with a record of 20-2. McKinson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Mbenge was coming off a win. McKinson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Mbenge.
1. Michael McKinson loses to Vergil Ortiz Jr. via KO
On August 6, 2022 Michael McKinson fought Vergil Ortiz Jr. for the WBO International welterweight title. McKinson was 28 years old with a record of 22-0, and Jr. was 24 with a record of 18-0. McKinson was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped McKinson via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.