Oscar Bonavena losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Oscar Bonavena compiled a 58-9-1 (44) record, including three title fights. He had nine losses against eight different opponents, two of them in title fights.
9. Oscar Bonavena loses to Ron Lyle via unanimous decision
On March 19, 1974 Oscar Bonavena faced Ron Lyle. Bonavena was 31 years old with a record of 51-8-1, and Lyle was 33 with a record of 26-1-1. Bonavena was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bonavena lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lyle.
8. Oscar Bonavena loses to Floyd Patterson via unanimous decision
On February 11, 1972 Oscar Bonavena faced Floyd Patterson in a heavyweight bout. Bonavena was 29 years old with a record of 47-7-1, and Patterson was 37 with a record of 53-7-1. Bonavena was coming off a win and Patterson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Bonavena lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Patterson.
7. Oscar Bonavena loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On December 7, 1970 Oscar Bonavena fought Muhammad Ali for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. Bonavena was 28 years old with a record of 46-6-1, and Ali was 28 with a record of 30-0. Bonavena was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Bonavena via TKO in the 15th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 15th round.
6. Oscar Bonavena loses to Miguel Angel Paez via disqualification
On January 10, 1970 Oscar Bonavena faced Miguel Angel Paez. Bonavena was 27 years old with a record of 41-5-1, and Paez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bonavena was coming off a win. Bonavena lost via disqualification.
5. Oscar Bonavena loses to Joe Frazier in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 10, 1968 Oscar Bonavena fought Joe Frazier for the NYSAC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Bonavena was 26 years old with a record of 38-4, and Frazier was 24 with a record of 21-0. Bonavena was on a 7-fight winning streak and Frazier was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Bonavena lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Frazier.
4. Oscar Bonavena loses to Jimmy Ellis via unanimous decision
On December 2, 1967 Oscar Bonavena faced Jimmy Ellis in a heavyweight bout. Bonavena was 25 years old with a record of 31-3, and Ellis was 27 with a record of 24-5. Bonavena was on a 10-fight winning streak and Ellis was on a 9-fight winning streak. Bonavena lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ellis.
3. Oscar Bonavena loses to Joe Frazier via split decision
On September 21, 1966 Oscar Bonavena faced Joe Frazier in a heavyweight bout. Bonavena was 23 years old with a record of 21-2, and Frazier was 22 with a record of 11-0. Bonavena was on a 2-fight winning streak and Frazier was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Bonavena lost via split decision. Went the distance with Frazier.
2. Oscar Bonavena loses to Jose Giorgetti via disqualification
On March 12, 1966 Oscar Bonavena faced Jose Giorgetti. Bonavena was 23 years old with a record of 19-1, and Giorgetti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bonavena was on a 11-fight winning streak. Bonavena lost via disqualification.
1. Oscar Bonavena loses to Zora Folley via unanimous decision
On February 26, 1965 Oscar Bonavena faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. Bonavena was 22 years old with a record of 8-0, and Folley was 33 with a record of 68-7-4. Bonavena was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Folley was coming off a win. Bonavena lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Folley.