Montell Griffin losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Montell Griffin has compiled a 50-8-1 (30) record, including 15 title fights. He has eight losses, six of them in title fights.
8. Montell Griffin loses to Beibut Shumenov via unanimous decision
On August 2, 2008 Montell Griffin fought Beibut Shumenov for the WBO Asia Pacific and WBCABCO light heavyweight titles. Griffin was 38 years old with a record of 49-7, and Shumenov was 24 with a record of 5-0. Griffin was coming off a win and Shumenov was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Griffin lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Shumenov.
7. Montell Griffin loses to Glen Johnson via KO
On May 16, 2007 Montell Griffin faced Glen Johnson in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 36 years old with a record of 48-6, and Johnson was 38 with a record of 44-11-2. Griffin was coming off a win, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson stopped Griffin via TKO in the 11th round. Lasted into the 11th round.
6. Montell Griffin loses to Julio César González via technical decision
On May 5, 2005 Montell Griffin faced Julio César González in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 34 years old with a record of 47-5, and González was 28 with a record of 37-2. Griffin was coming off a win and González was on a 2-fight winning streak. Griffin lost via technical decision.
5. Montell Griffin loses to Rico Hoye via split decision
On September 16, 2004 Montell Griffin fought Rico Hoye for the vacant IBA Continental light heavyweight title. Griffin was 34 years old with a record of 46-4, and Hoye was 0 with a record of 0-0. Griffin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Griffin lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Hoye.
4. Montell Griffin loses to Antonio Tarver via unanimous decision
On April 26, 2003 Montell Griffin fought Antonio Tarver for the vacant IBF and WBC light heavyweight titles. Griffin was 32 years old with a record of 44-3, and Tarver was 34 with a record of 20-1. Griffin was on a 6-fight winning streak and Tarver was on a 4-fight winning streak. Griffin lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Tarver.
3. Montell Griffin loses to Dariusz Michalczewski via KO
On August 28, 1999 Montell Griffin fought Dariusz Michalczewski for the WBO light heavyweight title. Griffin was 29 years old with a record of 38-2, and Michalczewski was 31 with a record of 40-0. Griffin was on a 4-fight winning streak and Michalczewski was on an undefeated 40-fight winning streak. Michalczewski stopped Griffin via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Montell Griffin loses to Eric Harding via split decision
On November 13, 1998 Montell Griffin fought Eric Harding for the vacant NABF and North ABF light heavyweight titles. Griffin was 28 years old with a record of 34-1, and Harding was 25 with a record of 14-0-1. Griffin was on a 7-fight winning streak and Harding was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Griffin lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Harding.
1. Montell Griffin loses to Roy Jones Jr. in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 7, 1997 Montell Griffin defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Roy Jones Jr.. It was their second meeting. Griffin was 27 years old with a record of 27-0, and Jr. was 28 with a record of 34-1. Griffin was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak, while Jr. was coming off a loss. Jr. stopped Griffin via KO in the 1st round. Lost the title.