Tony Thompson losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Tony Thompson has compiled a 40-7 (27) record, including ten title fights. He has seven losses against six different opponents, four of them in title fights.
7. Tony Thompson loses to Luis Ortiz via KO
On March 5, 2016 Tony Thompson faced Luis Ortiz in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 44 years old with a record of 40-6, and Ortiz was 36 with a record of 24-0. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Ortiz was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Thompson via KO in the 6th round.
6. Tony Thompson loses to Malik Scott via unanimous decision
On October 30, 2015 Tony Thompson faced Malik Scott in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 44 years old with a record of 40-5, and Scott was 35 with a record of 37-2-1. Both Thompson and Scott were coming off a win. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Scott.
5. Tony Thompson loses to Carlos Takam via unanimous decision
On June 6, 2014 Tony Thompson fought Carlos Takam for the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title. Thompson was 42 years old with a record of 39-4, and Takam was 33 with a record of 29-1-1. Thompson was coming off a win. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Takam.
4. Tony Thompson loses to Kubrat Pulev via unanimous decision
On August 24, 2013 Tony Thompson fought Kubrat Pulev for the IBF International heavyweight title. Thompson was 41 years old with a record of 38-3, and Pulev was 32 with a record of 17-0. Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Pulev was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pulev.
3. Tony Thompson loses to Wladimir Klitschko in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 7, 2012 Tony Thompson fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBO heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 40 years old with a record of 36-2, and Klitschko was 36 with a record of 57-3. Thompson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 15-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Thompson via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Tony Thompson loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On July 12, 2008 Tony Thompson fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, and WBO heavyweight titles. Thompson was 36 years old with a record of 31-1, and Klitschko was 32 with a record of 50-3. Thompson was on a 27-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 8-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Thompson via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
1. Tony Thompson loses to Eric Kirkland via unanimous decision
On July 7, 2000 Tony Thompson faced Eric Kirkland. Thompson was 28 years old with a record of 4-0, and Kirkland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Thompson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kirkland.