Ossie Ocasio losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Ossie Ocasio has compiled a 23-13-1 (12) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. He has 13 losses, three of them in title fights.
13. Ossie Ocasio loses to Alex Garcia via KO
On November 23, 1992 Ossie Ocasio faced Alex Garcia. Ocasio was 37 years old with a record of 23-12-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was on a 2-fight losing streak. Garcia stopped Ocasio via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
12. Ossie Ocasio loses to Carl Williams via unanimous decision
On August 20, 1992 Ossie Ocasio faced Carl Williams in a cruiserweight bout. Ocasio was 37 years old with a record of 23-11-1, and Williams was 32 with a record of 24-5. Both Ocasio and Williams were coming off a loss. Ocasio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Williams.
11. Ossie Ocasio loses to Mike Hunter via unanimous decision
On December 14, 1990 Ossie Ocasio faced Mike Hunter. Ocasio was 35 years old with a record of 23-10-1, and Hunter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was coming off a win. Ocasio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hunter.
10. Ossie Ocasio loses to Lennox Lewis via unanimous decision
On June 27, 1990 Ossie Ocasio faced Lennox Lewis in a cruiserweight bout. Ocasio was 34 years old with a record of 22-9-1, and Lewis was 24 with a record of 11-0. Ocasio was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Lewis was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Ocasio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lewis.
9. Ossie Ocasio loses to Bruce Seldon via unanimous decision
On May 18, 1990 Ossie Ocasio faced Bruce Seldon in a cruiserweight bout. Ocasio was 34 years old with a record of 22-8-1, and Seldon was 23 with a record of 12-0. Ocasio was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Seldon was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Ocasio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Seldon.
8. Ossie Ocasio loses to Tyrell Biggs via unanimous decision
On January 11, 1990 Ossie Ocasio faced Tyrell Biggs in a heavyweight bout. Ocasio was 34 years old with a record of 22-7-1, and Biggs was 29 with a record of 16-3. Ocasio was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Biggs was coming off a win. Ocasio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Biggs.
7. Ossie Ocasio loses to Ray Mercer via split decision
On December 7, 1989 Ossie Ocasio faced Ray Mercer. Ocasio was 34 years old with a record of 22-6-1, and Mercer was 28 with a record of 11-0. Ocasio was coming off a loss, while Mercer was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Ocasio lost via split decision. Went the distance with Mercer.
6. Ossie Ocasio loses to Pierre Coetzer in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 26, 1988 Ossie Ocasio faced Pierre Coetzer. It was their second meeting. Ocasio was 33 years old with a record of 22-5-1, and Coetzer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was coming off a win. Ocasio lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Coetzer.
5. Ossie Ocasio loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On August 15, 1987 Ossie Ocasio fought Evander Holyfield for the IBF and WBA cruiserweight titles. Ocasio was 32 years old with a record of 21-4-1, and Holyfield was 24 with a record of 15-0. Ocasio was on a 2-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Ocasio via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Ossie Ocasio loses to Piet Crous via unanimous decision
On December 1, 1984 Ossie Ocasio defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Piet Crous. Ocasio was 29 years old with a record of 19-3-1, and Crous was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ocasio lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Crous.
3. Ossie Ocasio loses to John L. Gardner via KO
On March 17, 1981 Ossie Ocasio faced John L. Gardner. Ocasio was 25 years old with a record of 15-2-1, and Gardner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was coming off a win. Gardner stopped Ocasio via KO in the 6th round.
2. Ossie Ocasio loses to Michael Dokes in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 28, 1980 Ossie Ocasio faced Michael Dokes in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ocasio was 24 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Dokes was 21 with a record of 17-0-1. Dokes stopped Ocasio via TKO in the 1st round.
1. Ossie Ocasio loses to Larry Holmes via KO
On March 23, 1979 Ossie Ocasio fought Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title. Ocasio was 23 years old with a record of 13-0, and Holmes was 29 with a record of 29-0. Ocasio was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Ocasio via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.