Orlin Norris losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Orlin Norris has compiled a 57-10-1 (30) record, including 24 title fights across two weight classes. He has ten losses, five of them in title fights.
10. Orlin Norris loses to Ola Afolabi via KO
On November 3, 2005 Orlin Norris faced Ola Afolabi. Norris was 40 years old with a record of 57-9-1, and Afolabi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Afolabi stopped Norris via TKO in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.
9. Orlin Norris loses to Albert Sosnowski via majority decision
On May 28, 2005 Orlin Norris faced Albert Sosnowski. Norris was 39 years old with a record of 57-8, and Sosnowski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Norris was on a 5-fight winning streak. Norris lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Sosnowski.
8. Orlin Norris loses to Brian Nielsen via unanimous decision
On June 16, 2001 Orlin Norris fought Brian Nielsen for the IBC heavyweight title. Norris was 35 years old with a record of 52-7, and Nielsen was 36 with a record of 61-1. Norris was coming off a win and Nielsen was on a 12-fight winning streak. Norris lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nielsen.
7. Orlin Norris loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On January 27, 2001 Orlin Norris fought Vitali Klitschko for the vacant WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Norris was 35 years old with a record of 51-6, and Klitschko was 29 with a record of 28-1. Both Norris and Klitschko were coming off a win. Klitschko stopped Norris via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
6. Orlin Norris loses to Andrew Golota via unanimous decision
On June 16, 2000 Orlin Norris faced Andrew Golota in a cruiserweight bout. Norris was 34 years old with a record of 50-5, and Golota was 32 with a record of 35-4. Golota was coming off a win. Norris lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Golota.
5. Orlin Norris loses to Henry Akinwande via unanimous decision
On December 13, 1997 Orlin Norris faced Henry Akinwande in a cruiserweight bout. Norris was 32 years old with a record of 47-4, and Akinwande was 42 with a record of 32-1-1. Norris was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Akinwande was coming off a loss. Norris lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Akinwande.
4. Orlin Norris loses to Nate Miller via KO
On July 22, 1995 Orlin Norris defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Nate Miller. Norris was 29 years old with a record of 43-3, and Miller was 31 with a record of 25-4. Norris was on a 14-fight winning streak and Miller was on a 2-fight winning streak. Miller stopped Norris via KO in the 8th round. Lost the title.
3. Orlin Norris loses to Tony Tucker via split decision
On June 3, 1991 Orlin Norris defended his NABF heavyweight title against Tony Tucker. Norris was 25 years old with a record of 29-2, and Tucker was 32 with a record of 40-1. Norris was on a 7-fight winning streak and Tucker was on a 6-fight winning streak. Norris lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Tucker.
2. Orlin Norris loses to Bert Cooper via KO
On February 17, 1990 Orlin Norris defended his NABF heavyweight title against Bert Cooper. Norris was 24 years old with a record of 22-1, and Cooper was 24 with a record of 21-5. Cooper stopped Norris via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the title.
1. Orlin Norris loses to Olian Alexander via points decision
On August 2, 1986 Orlin Norris faced Olian Alexander. Norris was 20 years old with a record of 2-0, and Alexander was 0 with a record of 0-0. Norris was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Norris lost via points decision. Went the distance with Alexander.