Rick Lockridge losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Rick Lockridge compiled a 44-9 (36) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. He had nine losses against seven different opponents, seven of them in title fights.
9. Rick Lockridge loses to Sharmba Mitchell via unanimous decision
On April 22, 1992 Rick Lockridge faced Sharmba Mitchell. Lockridge was 33 years old with a record of 44-8, and Mitchell was 21 with a record of 27-0. Lockridge was coming off a loss, while Mitchell was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mitchell.
8. Rick Lockridge loses to Rafael Ruelas via unanimous decision
On January 30, 1992 Rick Lockridge faced Rafael Ruelas in a super featherweight bout. Lockridge was 33 years old with a record of 44-7, and Ruelas was 20 with a record of 28-1. Both Lockridge and Ruelas were coming off a win. Lockridge lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ruelas.
7. Rick Lockridge loses to Tony Lopez in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 5, 1989 Rick Lockridge fought Tony Lopez for the IBF super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Lockridge was 30 years old with a record of 43-6, and Lopez was 26 with a record of 31-1. Lockridge was coming off a loss, while Lopez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lopez.
6. Rick Lockridge loses to Tony Lopez via unanimous decision
On July 23, 1988 Rick Lockridge defended his IBF super featherweight title against Tony Lopez. Lockridge was 29 years old with a record of 43-5, and Lopez was 25 with a record of 29-1. Lockridge was on a 5-fight winning streak and Lopez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Lopez.
5. Rick Lockridge loses to Julio César Chávez via majority decision
On August 3, 1986 Rick Lockridge fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super featherweight title. Lockridge was 27 years old with a record of 38-4, and Chávez was 24 with a record of 52-0. Lockridge was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chávez was on an undefeated 52-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Chávez.
4. Rick Lockridge loses to Wilfredo Gómez via majority decision
On May 19, 1985 Rick Lockridge defended his The Ring and WBA super featherweight titles against Wilfredo Gómez. Lockridge was 26 years old with a record of 36-3, and Gómez was 28 with a record of 41-2-1. Lockridge was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Gómez was coming off a loss. Lockridge lost via majority decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Gómez.
3. Rick Lockridge loses to Eusebio Pedroza in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 24, 1983 Rick Lockridge fought Eusebio Pedroza for the The Ring and WBA featherweight titles. It was their second meeting. Lockridge was 24 years old with a record of 29-2, and Pedroza was 27 with a record of 33-3-1. Lockridge was on a 9-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pedroza.
2. Rick Lockridge loses to Juan Laporte via KO
On August 22, 1981 Rick Lockridge defended his USA New Jersey State featherweight title against Juan Laporte. Lockridge was 22 years old with a record of 20-1, and Laporte was 21 with a record of 17-2. Lockridge was on a 4-fight winning streak and Laporte was on a 2-fight winning streak. Laporte stopped Lockridge via KO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
1. Rick Lockridge loses to Eusebio Pedroza via split decision
On October 4, 1980 Rick Lockridge fought Eusebio Pedroza for the WBA featherweight title. Lockridge was 21 years old with a record of 16-0, and Pedroza was 24 with a record of 27-3. Lockridge was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Pedroza was on a 13-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pedroza.