Tim Witherspoon losses
Over 23 years as a professional, Tim Witherspoon has compiled a 55-13-1 (38) record, including 14 title fights. He has 13 losses, five of them in title fights.
13. Tim Witherspoon loses to Brian Nix via split decision
On March 15, 2003 Tim Witherspoon faced Brian Nix. Witherspoon was 45 years old with a record of 55-12-1, and Nix was 0 with a record of 0-0. Witherspoon was coming off a loss. Witherspoon lost via split decision. Went the distance with Nix.
12. Tim Witherspoon loses to Lou Savarese via KO
On September 22, 2002 Tim Witherspoon fought Lou Savarese for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Witherspoon was 44 years old with a record of 55-11-1, and Savarese was 37 with a record of 42-4. Witherspoon was on a 4-fight winning streak and Savarese was on a 3-fight winning streak. Savarese stopped Witherspoon via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
11. Tim Witherspoon loses to Monte Barrett via split decision
On June 8, 2001 Tim Witherspoon faced Monte Barrett in a heavyweight bout. Witherspoon was 43 years old with a record of 51-10-1, and Barrett was 30 with a record of 24-2. Witherspoon was on a 4-fight winning streak and Barrett was coming off a win. Witherspoon lost via split decision. Went the distance with Barrett.
10. Tim Witherspoon loses to Greg Page in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 18, 1999 Tim Witherspoon faced Greg Page in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Witherspoon was 41 years old with a record of 46-9, and Page was 40 with a record of 55-14-1. Witherspoon was on a 4-fight losing streak and Page was coming off a loss. Page stopped Witherspoon via retirement in the 7th round.
9. Tim Witherspoon loses to Brian Nielsen via KO
On April 16, 1999 Tim Witherspoon faced Brian Nielsen in a heavyweight bout. Witherspoon was 41 years old with a record of 46-8, and Nielsen was 34 with a record of 48-0. Witherspoon was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Nielsen was on an undefeated 48-fight winning streak. Nielsen stopped Witherspoon via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Tim Witherspoon loses to Andrew Golota via unanimous decision
On October 2, 1998 Tim Witherspoon faced Andrew Golota in a heavyweight bout. Witherspoon was 40 years old with a record of 46-7, and Golota was 30 with a record of 31-3. Witherspoon was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Golota was on a 3-fight winning streak. Witherspoon lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Golota.
7. Tim Witherspoon loses to Jimmy Thunder via unanimous decision
On April 7, 1998 Tim Witherspoon faced Jimmy Thunder. Witherspoon was 40 years old with a record of 46-6, and Thunder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Witherspoon was coming off a loss. Witherspoon lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Thunder.
6. Tim Witherspoon loses to Larry Donald via unanimous decision
On December 13, 1997 Tim Witherspoon fought Larry Donald for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Witherspoon was 39 years old with a record of 46-5, and Donald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Witherspoon was coming off a win. Witherspoon lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Donald.
5. Tim Witherspoon loses to Ray Mercer via unanimous decision
On December 14, 1996 Tim Witherspoon faced Ray Mercer in a heavyweight bout. Witherspoon was 38 years old with a record of 45-4, and Mercer was 35 with a record of 23-4-1. Witherspoon was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Mercer was on a 2-fight losing streak. Witherspoon lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mercer.
4. Tim Witherspoon loses to Everett Martin via split decision
On July 21, 1992 Tim Witherspoon faced Everett Martin. Witherspoon was 34 years old with a record of 37-3, and Martin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Witherspoon was on a 12-fight winning streak. Witherspoon lost via split decision. Went the distance with Martin.
3. Tim Witherspoon loses to James Smith in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 12, 1986 Tim Witherspoon defended his WBA heavyweight title against James Smith. It was their second meeting. Witherspoon was 28 years old with a record of 25-2, and Smith was 33 with a record of 18-5. Witherspoon was on a 7-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Witherspoon via KO in the 1st round. Lost the title.
2. Tim Witherspoon loses to Pinklon Thomas via majority decision
On August 31, 1984 Tim Witherspoon defended his WBC heavyweight title against Pinklon Thomas. Witherspoon was 26 years old with a record of 18-1, and Thomas was 26 with a record of 24-0-1. Witherspoon was on a 3-fight winning streak and Thomas was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Witherspoon lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Thomas.
1. Tim Witherspoon loses to Larry Holmes via split decision
On May 20, 1983 Tim Witherspoon fought Larry Holmes for the The Ring and WBC heavyweight titles. Witherspoon was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Holmes was 33 with a record of 42-0. Witherspoon was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 42-fight winning streak. Witherspoon lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holmes.