Oktay Urkal losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Oktay Urkal has compiled a 38-4 (12) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses against three different opponents, all of them in title fights.
4. Oktay Urkal loses to Miguel Cotto via KO
On March 3, 2007 Oktay Urkal fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA welterweight title. Urkal was 37 years old with a record of 38-3, and Cotto was 26 with a record of 28-0. Urkal was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cotto was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Cotto stopped Urkal via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
3. Oktay Urkal loses to Vivian Harris in their 2nd fight via KO
On October 23, 2004 Oktay Urkal fought Vivian Harris for the WBA super lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Urkal was 34 years old with a record of 34-2, and Harris was 26 with a record of 24-1-1. Urkal was coming off a loss, while Harris was on a 8-fight winning streak. Harris stopped Urkal via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Oktay Urkal loses to Vivian Harris via majority decision
On April 17, 2004 Oktay Urkal fought Vivian Harris for the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title. Urkal was 34 years old with a record of 34-1, and Harris was 25 with a record of 23-1-1. Urkal was on a 6-fight winning streak and Harris was on a 7-fight winning streak. Urkal lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Harris.
1. Oktay Urkal loses to Kostya Tszyu via unanimous decision
On June 23, 2001 Oktay Urkal fought Kostya Tszyu for the WBC and WBA (Super) super lightweight titles. Urkal was 31 years old with a record of 28-0, and Tszyu was 31 with a record of 26-1. Urkal was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Tszyu was on a 8-fight winning streak. Urkal lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tszyu.