Rafael Márquez losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Rafael Márquez has compiled a 41-9 (37) record, including 17 title fights across three weight classes. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, four of them in title fights.
9. Rafael Márquez loses to Efrain Esquivias via KO
On September 7, 2013 Rafael Márquez faced Efrain Esquivias. Márquez was 38 years old with a record of 41-8, and Esquivias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Márquez was coming off a loss. Esquivias stopped Márquez via KO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
8. Rafael Márquez loses to Cristian Mijares via KO
On October 28, 2012 Rafael Márquez faced Cristian Mijares in a featherweight bout. Márquez was 37 years old with a record of 41-7, and Mijares was 31 with a record of 46-6-2. Márquez was coming off a win and Mijares was on a 10-fight winning streak. Mijares stopped Márquez via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
7. Rafael Márquez loses to Toshiaki Nishioka via unanimous decision
On October 1, 2011 Rafael Márquez fought Toshiaki Nishioka for the WBC super bantamweight title. Márquez was 36 years old with a record of 40-6, and Nishioka was 35 with a record of 38-4-3. Márquez was coming off a win and Nishioka was on a 15-fight winning streak. Márquez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nishioka.
6. Rafael Márquez loses to Juan Manuel López via KO
On November 6, 2010 Rafael Márquez fought Juan Manuel López for the WBO featherweight title. Márquez was 35 years old with a record of 39-5, and López was 27 with a record of 29-0. Márquez was on a 2-fight winning streak and López was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. López stopped Márquez via retirement in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Rafael Márquez loses to Israel Vázquez in their 3rd fight via split decision
On March 1, 2008 Rafael Márquez fought Israel Vázquez for the The Ring and WBC super bantamweight titles. It was their third meeting. Márquez was 32 years old with a record of 37-4, and Vázquez was 30 with a record of 42-4. Márquez was coming off a loss, while Vázquez was coming off a win. Márquez lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Vázquez.
4. Rafael Márquez loses to Israel Vázquez in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 4, 2007 Rafael Márquez defended his The Ring and WBC super bantamweight titles against Israel Vázquez. It was their second meeting. Márquez was 32 years old with a record of 37-3, and Vázquez was 29 with a record of 41-4. Márquez was on a 16-fight winning streak, while Vázquez was coming off a loss. Vázquez stopped Márquez via TKO in the 6th round. Lost the titles.
3. Rafael Márquez loses to Genaro Garcia via KO
On November 12, 2000 Rafael Márquez faced Genaro Garcia. Márquez was 25 years old with a record of 21-2, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Márquez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Garcia stopped Márquez via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Rafael Márquez loses to Francisco Mateos via KO
On May 2, 1998 Rafael Márquez faced Francisco Mateos. Márquez was 23 years old with a record of 12-1, and Mateos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Márquez was on a 12-fight winning streak. Mateos stopped Márquez via TKO in the 3rd round.
1. Rafael Márquez loses to Victor Rabanales via KO
On September 14, 1995 Rafael Márquez faced Victor Rabanales in a bantamweight bout. Márquez was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Rabanales was 32 with a record of 39-14-2. Rabanales was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rabanales stopped Márquez via KO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.