Rudi Lubbers losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Rudi Lubbers has compiled a 28-8 (13) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has eight losses, two of them in title fights.
8. Rudi Lubbers loses to Gordon Racette via KO
On November 27, 1981 Rudi Lubbers faced Gordon Racette. Lubbers was 36 years old with a record of 28-7, and Racette was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was on a 4-fight winning streak. Racette stopped Lubbers via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Rudi Lubbers loses to Ibelo Moano via split decision
On April 28, 1980 Rudi Lubbers faced Ibelo Moano. Lubbers was 34 years old with a record of 24-6, and Moano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was coming off a win. Lubbers lost via split decision. Went the distance with Moano.
6. Rudi Lubbers loses to Alfredo Evangelista via KO
On October 8, 1976 Rudi Lubbers faced Alfredo Evangelista in a light heavyweight bout. Lubbers was 31 years old with a record of 23-5, and Evangelista was 21 with a record of 11-0-1. Lubbers was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Evangelista was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Evangelista stopped Lubbers via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Rudi Lubbers loses to Mike Schutte via KO
On May 22, 1976 Rudi Lubbers faced Mike Schutte. Lubbers was 30 years old with a record of 23-4, and Schutte was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was coming off a loss. Schutte stopped Lubbers via KO in the 3rd round.
4. Rudi Lubbers loses to Domenico Adinolfi via KO
On October 31, 1975 Rudi Lubbers fought Domenico Adinolfi for the vacant EBU European light heavyweight title. Lubbers was 30 years old with a record of 23-3, and Adinolfi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was coming off a win. Adinolfi stopped Lubbers via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Rudi Lubbers loses to Hal Carroll via unanimous decision
On September 23, 1974 Rudi Lubbers faced Hal Carroll. Lubbers was 29 years old with a record of 22-2, and Carroll was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was coming off a win. Lubbers lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Carroll.
2. Rudi Lubbers loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On October 20, 1973 Rudi Lubbers faced Muhammad Ali in a heavyweight bout. Lubbers was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Ali was 31 with a record of 42-2. Lubbers was coming off a loss, while Ali was coming off a win. Lubbers lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ali.
1. Rudi Lubbers loses to Joe Bugner via unanimous decision
On January 16, 1973 Rudi Lubbers fought Joe Bugner for the EBU heavyweight title. Lubbers was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Bugner was 22 with a record of 42-4-1. Lubbers was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Bugner was on a 8-fight winning streak. Lubbers lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bugner.