Nino Benvenuti losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Nino Benvenuti has compiled a 82-7-1 (35) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. He has seven losses against six different opponents, four of them in title fights.
7. Nino Benvenuti loses to Carlos Monzón in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 8, 1971 Nino Benvenuti fought Carlos Monzón for the undisputed middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Benvenuti was 33 years old with a record of 82-6-1, and Monzón was 28 with a record of 71-3-9. Benvenuti was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Monzón was on a 15-fight winning streak. Monzón stopped Benvenuti via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Nino Benvenuti loses to José Chirino via majority decision
On March 17, 1971 Nino Benvenuti faced José Chirino. Benvenuti was 32 years old with a record of 82-5-1, and Chirino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was coming off a loss. Benvenuti lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Chirino.
5. Nino Benvenuti loses to Carlos Monzón via KO
On November 7, 1970 Nino Benvenuti defended the undisputed middleweight title against Carlos Monzón. Benvenuti was 32 years old with a record of 82-4-1, and Monzón was 28 with a record of 67-3-9. Benvenuti was on a 2-fight winning streak and Monzón was on a 11-fight winning streak. Monzón stopped Benvenuti via TKO in the 12th round. Lost the undisputed title. Lasted into the 12th round.
4. Nino Benvenuti loses to Tom Bethea via KO
On March 13, 1970 Nino Benvenuti faced Tom Bethea. Benvenuti was 31 years old with a record of 80-3-1, and Bethea was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bethea stopped Benvenuti via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
3. Nino Benvenuti loses to Dick Tiger via unanimous decision
On May 26, 1969 Nino Benvenuti faced Dick Tiger in a middleweight bout. Benvenuti was 31 years old with a record of 78-2-1, and Tiger was 39 with a record of 58-18-3. Both Benvenuti and Tiger were coming off a win. Benvenuti lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tiger.
2. Nino Benvenuti loses to Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On September 29, 1967 Nino Benvenuti defended the undisputed middleweight title against Emile Griffith. It was their second meeting. Benvenuti was 29 years old with a record of 72-1, and Griffith was 29 with a record of 52-8. Benvenuti was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Griffith was coming off a loss. Benvenuti lost via majority decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Griffith.
1. Nino Benvenuti loses to Kim Ki-Soo via split decision
On June 25, 1966 Nino Benvenuti defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Kim Ki-Soo. Benvenuti was 28 years old with a record of 65-0, and Ki-Soo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benvenuti was on an undefeated 65-fight winning streak. Benvenuti lost via split decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Ki-Soo.