Paul Banke losses
Over 8 years as a professional, Paul Banke has compiled a 21-9 (11) record, including seven title fights. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, four of them in title fights.
9. Paul Banke loses to Juan Francisco Soto via points decision
On December 6, 1993 Paul Banke faced Juan Francisco Soto in a super bantamweight bout. Banke was 29 years old with a record of 21-8, and Soto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Banke was on a 3-fight losing streak. Banke lost via points decision. Went the distance with Soto.
8. Paul Banke loses to Antonio Ramirez in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On August 28, 1993 Paul Banke faced Antonio Ramirez in a super bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Banke was 29 years old with a record of 21-7, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Banke was on a 2-fight losing streak. Banke lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Ramirez.
7. Paul Banke loses to Kennedy McKinney via KO
On March 20, 1992 Paul Banke fought Kennedy McKinney for the IBF-USBA super bantamweight title. Banke was 28 years old with a record of 21-6, and McKinney was 26 with a record of 20-0-1. Banke was coming off a loss, while McKinney was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. McKinney stopped Banke via retirement in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Paul Banke loses to Daniel Zaragoza in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On December 9, 1991 Paul Banke fought Daniel Zaragoza for the WBC super bantamweight title. It was their third meeting. Banke was 27 years old with a record of 21-5, and Zaragoza was 33 with a record of 43-5-1. Banke was coming off a win and Zaragoza was on a 3-fight winning streak. Banke lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Zaragoza.
5. Paul Banke loses to Pedro Rubén Décima via KO
On November 5, 1990 Paul Banke defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Pedro Rubén Décima. Banke was 26 years old with a record of 20-4, and Décima was 26 with a record of 25-2. Banke was on a 4-fight winning streak and Décima was on a 6-fight winning streak. Décima stopped Banke via TKO in the 4th round. Lost the title.
4. Paul Banke loses to Daniel Zaragoza via split decision
On June 22, 1989 Paul Banke fought Daniel Zaragoza for the WBC super bantamweight title. Banke was 25 years old with a record of 16-3, and Zaragoza was 31 with a record of 37-4-1. Banke was on a 6-fight winning streak and Zaragoza was coming off a win. Banke lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Zaragoza.
3. Paul Banke loses to Jesus Poll via KO
On August 13, 1987 Paul Banke faced Jesus Poll. Banke was 23 years old with a record of 10-2, and Poll was 0 with a record of 0-0. Banke was on a 3-fight winning streak. Poll stopped Banke via KO in the 7th round.
2. Paul Banke loses to Andre Smith via majority decision
On April 20, 1987 Paul Banke faced Andre Smith. Banke was 23 years old with a record of 7-1, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Banke was coming off a loss. Banke lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Smith.
1. Paul Banke loses to Pete Solarez via points decision
On August 5, 1986 Paul Banke faced Pete Solarez. Banke was 22 years old with a record of 7-0, and Solarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Banke was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Banke lost via points decision. Went the distance with Solarez.