Raphael Akpejiori losses
Over 8 years as a professional, Raphael Akpejiori has compiled a 19-4 (18) record, including two title fights. He has four losses, two of them in title fights.
4. Raphael Akpejiori loses to Da'Mazion Vanhouter via KO
On September 12, 2026 Raphael Akpejiori faced Da'Mazion Vanhouter in a heavyweight bout. Akpejiori was 35 years old with a record of 19-3, and Vanhouter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akpejiori was coming off a loss. Vanhouter stopped Akpejiori via KO in the 1st round.
3. Raphael Akpejiori loses to Mourad Aliev via unanimous decision
On May 23, 2026 Raphael Akpejiori fought Mourad Aliev for the vacant WBC International Silver heavyweight title. Akpejiori was 35 years old with a record of 19-2, and Aliev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akpejiori was coming off a win. Akpejiori lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Aliev.
2. Raphael Akpejiori loses to Stephan Shaw via KO in 33 seconds
On April 12, 2025 Raphael Akpejiori faced Stephan Shaw in a heavyweight bout. Akpejiori was 34 years old with a record of 18-1, and Shaw was 32 with a record of 20-2. Akpejiori was on a 3-fight winning streak and Shaw was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shaw stopped Akpejiori via KO in the 1st round.
1. Raphael Akpejiori loses to Arslanbek Makhmudov via KO
On July 1, 2023 Raphael Akpejiori fought Arslanbek Makhmudov for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Akpejiori was 32 years old with a record of 15-0, and Makhmudov was 34 with a record of 16-0. Akpejiori was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Makhmudov was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Makhmudov stopped Akpejiori via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.