Michael Sprott losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Michael Sprott has compiled a 42-29 (17) record, including 19 title fights. He has 29 losses against 27 different opponents, eleven of them in title fights.
29. Michael Sprott loses to 艁ukasz R贸偶a艅ski via KO
On June 2, 2018 Michael Sprott faced 艁ukasz R贸偶a艅ski in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 43 years old with a record of 42-28, and R贸偶a艅ski was 32 with a record of 8-0. Sprott was on a 7-fight losing streak, while R贸偶a艅ski was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. R贸偶a艅ski stopped Sprott via TKO in the 2nd round.
28. Michael Sprott loses to Ali Eren Demirezen via KO
On December 23, 2017 Michael Sprott faced Ali Eren Demirezen in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 42 years old with a record of 42-27, and Demirezen was 27 with a record of 6-0. Sprott was on a 6-fight losing streak, while Demirezen was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Demirezen stopped Sprott via TKO in the 5th round.
27. Michael Sprott loses to Marcin Siwy via unanimous decision
On November 5, 2016 Michael Sprott faced Marcin Siwy in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 41 years old with a record of 42-26, and Siwy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 5-fight losing streak. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Siwy.
26. Michael Sprott loses to Christian Hammer via KO
On March 18, 2016 Michael Sprott faced Christian Hammer in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 41 years old with a record of 42-25, and Hammer was 28 with a record of 18-4. Sprott was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Hammer was coming off a win. Hammer stopped Sprott via KO in the 1st round.
25. Michael Sprott loses to Adrian Granat via KO
On December 5, 2015 Michael Sprott faced Adrian Granat in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 40 years old with a record of 42-24, and Granat was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 3-fight losing streak. Granat stopped Sprott via KO in the 1st round.
24. Michael Sprott loses to Carlos Takam via KO
On June 13, 2015 Michael Sprott faced Carlos Takam in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 40 years old with a record of 42-23, and Takam was 34 with a record of 31-2-1. Sprott was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Takam was coming off a win. Takam stopped Sprott via KO in the 5th round.
23. Michael Sprott loses to Anthony Joshua via KO
On November 22, 2014 Michael Sprott faced Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 39 years old with a record of 42-22, and Joshua was 25 with a record of 9-0. Sprott was coming off a loss, while Joshua was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Joshua stopped Sprott via TKO in the 1st round.
22. Michael Sprott loses to Kali Meehan via KO
On June 4, 2014 Michael Sprott faced Kali Meehan in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 39 years old with a record of 42-21, and Meehan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 5-fight winning streak. Meehan stopped Sprott via KO in the 1st round.
21. Michael Sprott loses to Erkan Teper via KO
On August 31, 2013 Michael Sprott faced Erkan Teper in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 38 years old with a record of 37-20, and Teper was 31 with a record of 10-0. Sprott was coming off a loss, while Teper was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Teper stopped Sprott via TKO in the 1st round.
20. Michael Sprott loses to Robert Helenius via unanimous decision
On March 23, 2013 Michael Sprott faced Robert Helenius in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 38 years old with a record of 37-19, and Helenius was 29 with a record of 18-0. Sprott was coming off a win and Helenius was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Helenius.
19. Michael Sprott loses to Edmund Gerber via KO
On September 15, 2012 Michael Sprott faced Edmund Gerber in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 37 years old with a record of 36-18, and Gerber was 24 with a record of 20-0. Sprott was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Gerber was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Gerber stopped Sprott via TKO in the 4th round.
18. Michael Sprott loses to Kubrat Pulev via KO
On January 14, 2012 Michael Sprott fought Kubrat Pulev for the IBF International heavyweight title. Sprott was 36 years old with a record of 36-17, and Pulev was 30 with a record of 14-0. Sprott was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Pulev was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Pulev stopped Sprott via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
17. Michael Sprott loses to Alexander Dimitrenko via unanimous decision
On September 24, 2011 Michael Sprott fought Alexander Dimitrenko for the European heavyweight title. Sprott was 36 years old with a record of 36-16, and Dimitrenko was 29 with a record of 31-1. Sprott was coming off a loss, while Dimitrenko was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Dimitrenko.
16. Michael Sprott loses to Tye Fields via split decision
On May 7, 2011 Michael Sprott faced Tye Fields in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 36 years old with a record of 36-15, and Fields was 36 with a record of 45-3. Sprott was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Fields was coming off a loss. Sprott lost via split decision. Went the distance with Fields.
15. Michael Sprott loses to Audley Harrison in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 9, 2010 Michael Sprott fought Audley Harrison for the vacant European heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Sprott was 35 years old with a record of 32-14, and Harrison was 38 with a record of 26-4. Sprott was coming off a win and Harrison was on a 3-fight winning streak. Harrison stopped Sprott via KO in the 12th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 12th round.
14. Michael Sprott loses to Lamon Brewster via unanimous decision
On March 14, 2009 Michael Sprott faced Lamon Brewster in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 34 years old with a record of 31-12, and Brewster was 35 with a record of 34-4. Both Sprott and Brewster were coming off a win. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brewster.
13. Michael Sprott loses to Taras Bydenko via unanimous decision
On May 31, 2008 Michael Sprott faced Taras Bydenko in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 33 years old with a record of 30-11, and Bydenko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was coming off a loss. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bydenko.
12. Michael Sprott loses to Matt Skelton in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On July 14, 2007 Michael Sprott fought Matt Skelton for the Commonwealth heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Sprott was 32 years old with a record of 30-10, and Skelton was 40 with a record of 20-1. Both Sprott and Skelton were on a 2-fight winning streak. Sprott lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Skelton.
11. Michael Sprott loses to Ruslan Chagaev via KO
On July 15, 2006 Michael Sprott fought Ruslan Chagaev for the WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Sprott was 31 years old with a record of 28-9, and Chagaev was 27 with a record of 20-0-1. Sprott was coming off a win and Chagaev was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Chagaev stopped Sprott via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Michael Sprott loses to Aleksandr Ustinov via unanimous decision
On June 20, 2006 Michael Sprott faced Aleksandr Ustinov in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 31 years old with a record of 31-13, and Ustinov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was coming off a loss. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ustinov.
9. Michael Sprott loses to Volodymyr Vyrchys via unanimous decision
On December 13, 2005 Michael Sprott fought Volodymyr Vyrchys for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Sprott was 30 years old with a record of 27-8, and Vyrchys was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was coming off a loss. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Vyrchys.
8. Michael Sprott loses to Paolo Vidoz via unanimous decision
On October 1, 2005 Michael Sprott fought Paolo Vidoz for the vacant European heavyweight title. Sprott was 30 years old with a record of 27-7, and Vidoz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Vidoz.
7. Michael Sprott loses to Matt Skelton via KO
On April 24, 2004 Michael Sprott defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Matt Skelton. Sprott was 29 years old with a record of 25-6, and Skelton was 37 with a record of 12-0. Sprott was coming off a win and Skelton was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Skelton stopped Sprott via KO in the 12th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 12th round.
6. Michael Sprott loses to Danny Williams in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 26, 2003 Michael Sprott fought Danny Williams for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Sprott was 28 years old with a record of 24-5, and Williams was 30 with a record of 28-2. Sprott was on a 8-fight winning streak and Williams was coming off a win. Williams stopped Sprott via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Michael Sprott loses to Danny Williams via KO
On February 12, 2002 Michael Sprott fought Danny Williams for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. Sprott was 27 years old with a record of 16-4, and Williams was 28 with a record of 25-1. Sprott was coming off a win and Williams was on a 10-fight winning streak. Williams stopped Sprott via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Michael Sprott loses to Corrie Sanders via KO
On November 3, 2001 Michael Sprott faced Corrie Sanders in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 26 years old with a record of 15-3, and Sanders was 35 with a record of 36-2. Both Sprott and Sanders were coming off a loss. Sanders stopped Sprott via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Michael Sprott loses to Timo Hoffmann in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 24, 2001 Michael Sprott faced Timo Hoffmann in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Sprott was 26 years old with a record of 15-2, and Hoffmann was 26 with a record of 22-2. Sprott was coming off a win, while Hoffmann was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hoffmann.
2. Michael Sprott loses to Wayne Llewellyn via KO
On October 14, 2000 Michael Sprott faced Wayne Llewellyn in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 25 years old with a record of 14-1, and Llewellyn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 3-fight winning streak. Llewellyn stopped Sprott via TKO in the 3rd round.
1. Michael Sprott loses to Harry Senior via KO
On September 12, 1998 Michael Sprott fought Harry Senior for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title. Sprott was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Senior was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Senior stopped Sprott via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to win the vacant title.