Michael Watson losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Michael Watson has compiled a 25-4-1 (21) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses against three different opponents, three of them in title fights.
4. Michael Watson loses to Chris Eubank in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 21, 1991 Michael Watson fought Chris Eubank for the vacant WBO super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Eubank was 25 with a record of 28-0. Watson was coming off a loss, while Eubank was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Eubank stopped Watson via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 12th round.
3. Michael Watson loses to Chris Eubank via majority decision
On June 22, 1991 Michael Watson fought Chris Eubank for the WBO middleweight title. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Eubank was 24 with a record of 27-0. Watson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Eubank was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Watson lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Eubank.
2. Michael Watson loses to Mike McCallum via KO
On April 14, 1990 Michael Watson fought Mike McCallum for the WBA middleweight title. Watson was 25 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and McCallum was 33 with a record of 37-1. Watson was on a 4-fight winning streak and McCallum was on a 5-fight winning streak. McCallum stopped Watson via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
1. Michael Watson loses to James Cook via points decision
On May 20, 1986 Michael Watson faced James Cook. Watson was 21 years old with a record of 7-0, and Cook was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Watson lost via points decision. Went the distance with Cook.