Mike McCallum losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Mike McCallum compiled a 49-5-1 (36) record, including 20 title fights across four weight classes. He had five losses against four different opponents, all of them in title fights.
5. Mike McCallum loses to James Toney in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On February 22, 1997 Mike McCallum fought James Toney for the vacant WBU cruiserweight title. It was their third meeting. McCallum was 40 years old with a record of 49-4-1, and Toney was 28 with a record of 53-3-2. Both McCallum and Toney were coming off a loss. McCallum lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Toney.
4. Mike McCallum loses to Roy Jones Jr. via unanimous decision
On November 22, 1996 Mike McCallum fought Roy Jones Jr. for the vacant WBC interim light heavyweight title. McCallum was 39 years old with a record of 49-3-1, and Jr. was 27 with a record of 33-0. McCallum was coming off a win and Jr. was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. McCallum lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jr..
3. Mike McCallum loses to Fabrice Tiozzo via unanimous decision
On June 16, 1995 Mike McCallum defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Fabrice Tiozzo. McCallum was 38 years old with a record of 48-2-1, and Tiozzo was 26 with a record of 31-1. McCallum was on a 5-fight winning streak and Tiozzo was on a 6-fight winning streak. McCallum lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Tiozzo.
2. Mike McCallum loses to James Toney in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On August 29, 1992 Mike McCallum fought James Toney for the IBF and lineal middleweight titles. It was their second meeting. McCallum was 35 years old with a record of 43-1-1, and Toney was 24 with a record of 31-0-2. McCallum was coming off a win and Toney was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. McCallum lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Toney.
1. Mike McCallum loses to Sumbu Kalambay via unanimous decision
On March 5, 1988 Mike McCallum fought Sumbu Kalambay for the WBA middleweight title. McCallum was 31 years old with a record of 32-0, and Kalambay was 31 with a record of 43-3-1. McCallum was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak and Kalambay was on a 6-fight winning streak. McCallum lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kalambay.