Michael Nunn losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Michael Nunn has compiled a 58-4 (38) record, including 22 title fights across three weight classes. He has four losses, all of them in title fights.
4. Michael Nunn loses to Graciano Rocchigiani via split decision
On March 21, 1998 Michael Nunn fought Graciano Rocchigiani for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. Nunn was 34 years old with a record of 52-3, and Rocchigiani was 34 with a record of 39-4-1. Nunn was on a 9-fight winning streak and Rocchigiani was coming off a win. Nunn lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Rocchigiani.
3. Michael Nunn loses to Frankie Liles via unanimous decision
On December 17, 1994 Michael Nunn fought Frankie Liles for the vacant WBA super middleweight title. Nunn was 31 years old with a record of 43-2, and Liles was 29 with a record of 25-1. Nunn was coming off a win and Liles was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nunn lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Liles.
2. Michael Nunn loses to Steve Little via split decision
On February 26, 1994 Michael Nunn defended his WBA super middleweight title against Steve Little. Nunn was 30 years old with a record of 42-1, and Little was 28 with a record of 21-13-2. Nunn was on a 6-fight winning streak and Little was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nunn lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Little.
1. Michael Nunn loses to James Toney via KO
On May 10, 1991 Michael Nunn defended his IBF middleweight title against James Toney. Nunn was 28 years old with a record of 36-0, and Toney was 22 with a record of 25-0-1. Nunn was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak and Toney was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Toney stopped Nunn via TKO in the 11th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 11th round.