Vassiliy Jirov losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Vassiliy Jirov has compiled a 38-3-1 (32) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses, two of them in title fights.
3. Vassiliy Jirov loses to Michael Moorer via KO
On December 9, 2004 Vassiliy Jirov fought Michael Moorer for the vacant WBC Continental Americas and WBANABA heavyweight titles. Jirov was 30 years old with a record of 33-2, and Moorer was 37 with a record of 46-4-1. Both Jirov and Moorer were coming off a loss. Moorer stopped Jirov via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 9th round.
2. Vassiliy Jirov loses to Joe Mesi via unanimous decision
On March 13, 2004 Vassiliy Jirov faced Joe Mesi in a cruiserweight bout. Jirov was 29 years old with a record of 33-1, and Mesi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jirov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jirov lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mesi.
1. Vassiliy Jirov loses to James Toney via unanimous decision
On April 26, 2003 Vassiliy Jirov defended his IBF cruiserweight title against James Toney. Jirov was 29 years old with a record of 31-0, and Toney was 34 with a record of 65-4-2. Jirov was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Toney was on a 11-fight winning streak. Jirov lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Toney.