Muhammad Ali losses
Over 21 years as a professional, Muhammad Ali compiled a 56-5 (37) record, including 35 title fights. He had five losses, four of them in title fights.
5. Muhammad Ali loses to Trevor Berbick via unanimous decision
On December 11, 1981 Muhammad Ali faced Trevor Berbick in a heavyweight bout. Ali was 39 years old with a record of 56-4, and Berbick was 27 with a record of 19-2-1. Ali was coming off a loss, while Berbick was coming off a win. Ali lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Berbick.
4. Muhammad Ali loses to Larry Holmes via KO
On October 2, 1980 Muhammad Ali fought Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title. Ali was 38 years old with a record of 56-3, and Holmes was 30 with a record of 35-0. Ali was coming off a win and Holmes was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Ali via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Muhammad Ali loses to Leon Spinks via split decision
On February 15, 1978 Muhammad Ali defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Leon Spinks. Ali was 36 years old with a record of 55-2, and Spinks was 24 with a record of 6-0-1. Ali was on a 14-fight winning streak and Spinks was coming off a win. Ali lost via split decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Spinks.
2. Muhammad Ali loses to Ken Norton via split decision
On March 31, 1973 Muhammad Ali defended his NABF heavyweight title against Ken Norton. Ali was 31 years old with a record of 41-1, and Norton was 29 with a record of 29-1. Ali was on a 10-fight winning streak and Norton was on a 13-fight winning streak. Ali lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Norton.
1. Muhammad Ali loses to Joe Frazier via unanimous decision
On March 8, 1971 Muhammad Ali fought Joe Frazier for the undisputed heavyweight title. Ali was 29 years old with a record of 31-0, and Frazier was 27 with a record of 26-0. Ali was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Frazier was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Ali lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Frazier.