Rydell Booker losses
Over 23 years as a professional, Rydell Booker has compiled a 28-7-1 (15) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has seven losses, two of them in title fights.
7. Rydell Booker loses to Stephan Shaw via unanimous decision
On November 22, 2022 Rydell Booker faced Stephan Shaw in a heavyweight bout. Booker was 41 years old with a record of 26-6-1, and Shaw was 30 with a record of 17-0. Booker was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Shaw was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Booker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Shaw.
6. Rydell Booker loses to Otto Wallin via unanimous decision
On May 26, 2022 Rydell Booker faced Otto Wallin in a heavyweight bout. Booker was 41 years old with a record of 26-5-1, and Wallin was 31 with a record of 23-1. Booker was coming off a loss, while Wallin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Booker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Wallin.
5. Rydell Booker loses to Marcin Siwy via unanimous decision
On March 26, 2022 Rydell Booker faced Marcin Siwy in a heavyweight bout. Booker was 41 years old with a record of 26-4-1, and Siwy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Siwy.
4. Rydell Booker loses to Filip Hrgović via KO
On November 7, 2020 Rydell Booker fought Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF International heavyweight title. Booker was 39 years old with a record of 26-3, and Hrgović was 28 with a record of 11-0. Booker was coming off a loss, while Hrgović was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Hrgović stopped Booker via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Rydell Booker loses to Kubrat Pulev via unanimous decision
On November 9, 2019 Rydell Booker faced Kubrat Pulev in a heavyweight bout. Booker was 38 years old with a record of 26-2, and Pulev was 38 with a record of 27-1. Booker was coming off a win and Pulev was on a 7-fight winning streak. Booker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pulev.
2. Rydell Booker loses to Jermaine Franklin Jr. via unanimous decision
On April 13, 2019 Rydell Booker faced Jermaine Franklin Jr. in a heavyweight bout. Booker was 38 years old with a record of 25-1, and Jr. was 25 with a record of 17-0. Booker was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Booker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jr..
1. Rydell Booker loses to James Toney via unanimous decision
On September 23, 2004 Rydell Booker fought James Toney for the vacant IBA and WBC Continental Americas heavyweight titles. Booker was 23 years old with a record of 22-0, and Toney was 36 with a record of 67-4-2. Booker was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Toney was on a 13-fight winning streak. Booker lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Toney.