Steve Collins losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Steve Collins has compiled a 36-3 (21) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses, all of them in title fights.
3. Steve Collins loses to Sumbu Kalambay via split decision
On October 22, 1992 Steve Collins fought Sumbu Kalambay for the European middleweight title. Collins was 28 years old with a record of 21-2, and Kalambay was 36 with a record of 55-5-1. Collins was coming off a loss, while Kalambay was on a 4-fight winning streak. Collins lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kalambay.
2. Steve Collins loses to Reggie Johnson via majority decision
On April 22, 1992 Steve Collins fought Reggie Johnson for the vacant WBA middleweight title. Collins was 27 years old with a record of 21-1, and Johnson was 25 with a record of 30-2-1. Collins was on a 5-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Collins lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Johnson.
1. Steve Collins loses to Mike McCallum via unanimous decision
On February 3, 1990 Steve Collins fought Mike McCallum for the WBA middleweight title. Collins was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and McCallum was 34 with a record of 32-1. Collins was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and McCallum was on a 3-fight winning streak. Collins lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with McCallum.