Taurus Sykes losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Taurus Sykes has compiled a 25-8-1 (7) record, including two title fights. He has eight losses, two of them in title fights.
8. Taurus Sykes loses to Yasmany Consuegra via unanimous decision
On March 26, 2015 Taurus Sykes faced Yasmany Consuegra in a heavyweight bout. Sykes was 39 years old with a record of 25-7-1, and Consuegra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on a 4-fight losing streak. Sykes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Consuegra.
7. Taurus Sykes loses to Seth Mitchell via KO
On December 11, 2010 Taurus Sykes faced Seth Mitchell in a heavyweight bout. Sykes was 35 years old with a record of 25-6-1, and Mitchell was 28 with a record of 19-0-1. Sykes was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Mitchell was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Mitchell stopped Sykes via KO in the 5th round.
6. Taurus Sykes loses to Joseph Rabotte via split decision
On October 28, 2010 Taurus Sykes faced Joseph Rabotte in a heavyweight bout. Sykes was 35 years old with a record of 25-5-1, and Rabotte was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sykes lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rabotte.
5. Taurus Sykes loses to Alexander Povetkin via KO
On July 19, 2008 Taurus Sykes faced Alexander Povetkin in a heavyweight bout. Sykes was 33 years old with a record of 25-4-1, and Povetkin was 28 with a record of 15-0. Sykes was coming off a loss, while Povetkin was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Povetkin stopped Sykes via KO in the 4th round.
4. Taurus Sykes loses to Hasim Rahman via unanimous decision
On June 14, 2007 Taurus Sykes fought Hasim Rahman for the vacant NABF interim heavyweight title. Sykes was 32 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Rahman was 34 with a record of 41-6-2. Sykes was coming off a win, while Rahman was coming off a loss. Sykes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Rahman.
3. Taurus Sykes loses to Derek Bryant via KO
On April 21, 2006 Taurus Sykes faced Derek Bryant in a heavyweight bout. Sykes was 30 years old with a record of 24-2-1, and Bryant was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a win. Bryant stopped Sykes via TKO in the 4th round. Lasted into the 4th round.
2. Taurus Sykes loses to Samuel Peter via KO
On July 2, 2005 Taurus Sykes fought Samuel Peter for the undisputed heavyweight title. Sykes was 30 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Peter was 24 with a record of 23-0. Sykes was on a 3-fight winning streak and Peter was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Peter stopped Sykes via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Taurus Sykes loses to Owen Beck via unanimous decision
On October 7, 2000 Taurus Sykes faced Owen Beck. Sykes was 25 years old with a record of 12-0, and Beck was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Sykes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Beck.