Tony Zale losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Tony Zale compiled a 67-18-2 (45) record, including eight title fights. He had 18 losses against 17 different opponents, two of them in title fights.
18. Tony Zale loses to Marcel Cerdan via KO
On September 21, 1948 Tony Zale defended his NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal middleweight titles against Marcel Cerdan. Zale was 35 years old with a record of 67-17-2, and Cerdan was 32 with a record of 107-3. Zale was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cerdan was coming off a win. Cerdan stopped Zale via retirement in the 11th round. Lost the titles.
17. Tony Zale loses to Rocky Graziano in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 16, 1947 Tony Zale defended his NBA, The Ring, and lineal middleweight titles against Rocky Graziano. It was their second meeting. Zale was 34 years old with a record of 63-16-2, and Graziano was 28 with a record of 45-7-5. Zale was on a 12-fight winning streak and Graziano was on a 2-fight winning streak. Graziano stopped Zale via TKO in the 6th round. Lost the titles.
16. Tony Zale loses to Billy Conn via unanimous decision
On February 13, 1942 Tony Zale faced Billy Conn in a middleweight bout. Zale was 28 years old with a record of 51-15-2, and Conn was 24 with a record of 61-10-1. Zale was on a 8-fight winning streak and Conn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zale lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Conn.
15. Tony Zale loses to Billy Soose via unanimous decision
On August 21, 1940 Tony Zale faced Billy Soose. Zale was 27 years old with a record of 43-14-2, and Soose was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on a 12-fight winning streak. Zale lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Soose.
14. Tony Zale loses to Nate Bolden in their 4th fight via points decision
On January 2, 1939 Tony Zale faced Nate Bolden. It was their fourth meeting. Zale was 25 years old with a record of 31-13-2, and Bolden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on a 3-fight winning streak. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Bolden.
13. Tony Zale loses to Billy Celebron in their 2nd fight via points decision
On August 22, 1938 Tony Zale faced Billy Celebron. It was their second meeting. Zale was 25 years old with a record of 28-12-2, and Celebron was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Celebron.
12. Tony Zale loses to Jimmy Clark via KO
On February 21, 1938 Tony Zale faced Jimmy Clark. Zale was 24 years old with a record of 25-11-1, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on a 4-fight winning streak. Clark stopped Zale via KO in the 1st round.
11. Tony Zale loses to Nate Bolden via points decision
On November 1, 1937 Tony Zale faced Nate Bolden. Zale was 24 years old with a record of 21-10-1, and Bolden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on a 3-fight winning streak. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Bolden.
10. Tony Zale loses to Manuel Davila via points decision
On August 16, 1937 Tony Zale faced Manuel Davila. Zale was 24 years old with a record of 18-9-1, and Davila was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was coming off a win. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Davila.
9. Tony Zale loses to Dave Clark via points decision
On July 2, 1935 Tony Zale faced Dave Clark. Zale was 22 years old with a record of 17-8, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on a 2-fight losing streak. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Clark.
8. Tony Zale loses to Johnny Phagan via KO
On May 6, 1935 Tony Zale faced Johnny Phagan. Zale was 21 years old with a record of 17-7, and Phagan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was coming off a loss. Phagan stopped Zale via KO in the 6th round. Lasted into the 6th round.
7. Tony Zale loses to Roughhouse Glover via KO
On March 27, 1935 Tony Zale faced Roughhouse Glover. Zale was 21 years old with a record of 17-6, and Glover was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on a 2-fight winning streak. Glover stopped Zale via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
6. Tony Zale loses to Joey Bazzone via points decision
On December 28, 1934 Tony Zale faced Joey Bazzone. Zale was 21 years old with a record of 15-5, and Bazzone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on a 2-fight losing streak. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Bazzone.
5. Tony Zale loses to Jack Gibbons via points decision
On December 17, 1934 Tony Zale faced Jack Gibbons. Zale was 21 years old with a record of 15-4, and Gibbons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was coming off a loss. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Gibbons.
4. Tony Zale loses to Kid Leonard via points decision
On November 26, 1934 Tony Zale faced Kid Leonard. Zale was 21 years old with a record of 15-3, and Leonard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on a 5-fight winning streak. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Leonard.
3. Tony Zale loses to Mickey Misko via points decision
On September 3, 1934 Tony Zale faced Mickey Misko. Zale was 21 years old with a record of 10-2, and Misko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was coming off a win. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Misko.
2. Tony Zale loses to George Black via points decision
On August 15, 1934 Tony Zale faced George Black. Zale was 21 years old with a record of 9-1, and Black was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was coming off a loss. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Black.
1. Tony Zale loses to Billy Hood via points decision
On August 13, 1934 Tony Zale faced Billy Hood. Zale was 21 years old with a record of 9-0, and Hood was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zale was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Zale lost via points decision. Went the distance with Hood.