Stephen Smith losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Stephen Smith has compiled a 28-4 (15) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses, three of them in title fights.
4. Stephen Smith loses to Francisco Vargas via technical decision
On December 9, 2017 Stephen Smith faced Francisco Vargas in a super featherweight bout. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 25-3, and Vargas was 32 with a record of 23-1-2. Smith was coming off a win, while Vargas was coming off a loss. Smith lost via technical decision.
3. Stephen Smith loses to Jason Sosa via unanimous decision
On November 12, 2016 Stephen Smith fought Jason Sosa for the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 24-2, and Sosa was 28 with a record of 19-1-4. Both Smith and Sosa were coming off a win. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sosa.
2. Stephen Smith loses to Jose Pedraza via unanimous decision
On April 16, 2016 Stephen Smith fought Jose Pedraza for the IBF super featherweight title. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 23-1, and Pedraza was 26 with a record of 21-0. Smith was on a 11-fight winning streak and Pedraza was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pedraza.
1. Stephen Smith loses to Lee Selby via KO
On September 17, 2011 Stephen Smith fought Lee Selby for the vacant British and Commonwealth featherweight titles. Smith was 26 years old with a record of 12-0, and Selby was 24 with a record of 10-1. Smith was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Selby was on a 6-fight winning streak. Selby stopped Smith via KO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.