Nilson Julio Tapia losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Nilson Julio Tapia has compiled a 15-3-1 (11) record, including four title fights. He has three losses, two of them in title fights.
3. Nilson Julio Tapia loses to Gennady Golovkin via KO
On December 16, 2010 Nilson Julio Tapia fought Gennady Golovkin for the WBA (Regular) middleweight title. Tapia was 25 years old with a record of 14-2-1, and Golovkin was 28 with a record of 19-0. Tapia was on a 3-fight winning streak and Golovkin was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Golovkin stopped Tapia via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Nilson Julio Tapia loses to Austin Trout via majority decision
On September 5, 2009 Nilson Julio Tapia fought Austin Trout for the vacant WBA Fedelatin super welterweight title. Tapia was 24 years old with a record of 11-1-1, and Trout was 23 with a record of 19-0. Tapia was on a 5-fight winning streak and Trout was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Tapia lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Trout.
1. Nilson Julio Tapia loses to Juan Ubaldo Cabrera via unanimous decision
On August 16, 2007 Nilson Julio Tapia faced Juan Ubaldo Cabrera. Tapia was 21 years old with a record of 6-0-1, and Cabrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tapia was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tapia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cabrera.