Virgil Akins losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Virgil Akins compiled a 60-31-2 (34) record, including six title fights. He had 31 losses against 27 different opponents, two of them in title fights.
31. Virgil Akins loses to Rip Randall via unanimous decision
On March 20, 1962 Virgil Akins faced Rip Randall. Akins was 34 years old with a record of 60-30-2, and Randall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a loss. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Randall.
30. Virgil Akins loses to Ralph Dupas via unanimous decision
On December 27, 1961 Virgil Akins faced Ralph Dupas. Akins was 33 years old with a record of 60-29-2, and Dupas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a win. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dupas.
29. Virgil Akins loses to Kenny Lane in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 22, 1961 Virgil Akins faced Kenny Lane. It was their second meeting. Akins was 33 years old with a record of 58-28-1, and Lane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a loss. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lane.
28. Virgil Akins loses to Henry White via majority decision
On September 5, 1961 Virgil Akins faced Henry White. Akins was 33 years old with a record of 58-27-1, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 4-fight winning streak. Akins lost via majority decision. Went the distance with White.
27. Virgil Akins loses to Candy McFarland via split decision
On December 6, 1960 Virgil Akins faced Candy McFarland. Akins was 32 years old with a record of 54-26-1, and McFarland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a win. Akins lost via split decision. Went the distance with McFarland.
26. Virgil Akins loses to Luis Manuel Rodriguez in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 6, 1960 Virgil Akins faced Luis Manuel Rodriguez. It was their second meeting. Akins was 32 years old with a record of 53-25-1, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 2-fight winning streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rodriguez.
25. Virgil Akins loses to Wally Swift via points decision
On March 8, 1960 Virgil Akins faced Wally Swift. Akins was 31 years old with a record of 51-24-1, and Swift was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 3-fight losing streak. Akins lost via points decision. Went the distance with Swift.
24. Virgil Akins loses to Don Fullmer via unanimous decision
On January 28, 1960 Virgil Akins faced Don Fullmer. Akins was 31 years old with a record of 51-23-1, and Fullmer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 2-fight losing streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Fullmer.
23. Virgil Akins loses to Denny Moyer via split decision
On December 10, 1959 Virgil Akins faced Denny Moyer in a welterweight bout. Akins was 31 years old with a record of 51-22-1, and Moyer was 20 with a record of 21-1. Akins was coming off a loss, while Moyer was coming off a win. Akins lost via split decision. Went the distance with Moyer.
22. Virgil Akins loses to Kenny Lane via majority decision
On October 28, 1959 Virgil Akins faced Kenny Lane. Akins was 31 years old with a record of 51-21-1, and Lane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a win. Akins lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Lane.
21. Virgil Akins loses to Luis Manuel Rodriguez via unanimous decision
On June 17, 1959 Virgil Akins faced Luis Manuel Rodriguez. Akins was 31 years old with a record of 50-20-1, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 3-fight losing streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rodriguez.
20. Virgil Akins loses to Don Jordan in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 24, 1959 Virgil Akins fought Don Jordan for the vacant NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Akins was 31 years old with a record of 50-19-1, and Jordan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 2-fight losing streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jordan.
19. Virgil Akins loses to Don Jordan via unanimous decision
On December 5, 1958 Virgil Akins defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Don Jordan. Akins was 30 years old with a record of 50-18-1, and Jordan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a loss. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Jordan.
18. Virgil Akins loses to Del Flanagan via unanimous decision
On September 18, 1958 Virgil Akins faced Del Flanagan. Akins was 30 years old with a record of 50-17-1, and Flanagan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 5-fight winning streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Flanagan.
17. Virgil Akins loses to Gil Turner via points decision
On September 18, 1957 Virgil Akins faced Gil Turner. Akins was 29 years old with a record of 45-16-1, and Turner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a win. Akins lost via points decision. Went the distance with Turner.
16. Virgil Akins loses to Franz Szuzina in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 8, 1957 Virgil Akins faced Franz Szuzina. It was their second meeting. Akins was 29 years old with a record of 44-15-1, and Szuzina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 6-fight winning streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Szuzina.
15. Virgil Akins loses to Charlie Sawyer via unanimous decision
On September 15, 1956 Virgil Akins faced Charlie Sawyer. Akins was 28 years old with a record of 38-14-1, and Sawyer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 6-fight winning streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sawyer.
14. Virgil Akins loses to Issac Logart in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 2, 1955 Virgil Akins faced Issac Logart. It was their second meeting. Akins was 27 years old with a record of 32-13-1, and Logart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 5-fight winning streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Logart.
13. Virgil Akins loses to Andrew Brown via split decision
On October 16, 1954 Virgil Akins faced Andrew Brown. Akins was 26 years old with a record of 24-12, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a win. Akins lost via split decision. Went the distance with Brown.
12. Virgil Akins loses to Philip Kim via KO
On August 29, 1953 Virgil Akins faced Philip Kim. Akins was 25 years old with a record of 23-11, and Kim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 3-fight losing streak. Kim stopped Akins via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
11. Virgil Akins loses to Johnny Gonsalves via majority decision
On April 4, 1953 Virgil Akins faced Johnny Gonsalves. Akins was 25 years old with a record of 23-10, and Gonsalves was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 2-fight losing streak. Akins lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Gonsalves.
10. Virgil Akins loses to Joe Miceli via unanimous decision
On September 30, 1952 Virgil Akins faced Joe Miceli. Akins was 24 years old with a record of 23-9, and Miceli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a loss. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Miceli.
9. Virgil Akins loses to Johnny Saxton via unanimous decision
On July 30, 1952 Virgil Akins faced Johnny Saxton. Akins was 24 years old with a record of 23-8, and Saxton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 4-fight winning streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Saxton.
8. Virgil Akins loses to Luther Rawlings in their 2nd fight via points decision
On December 24, 1951 Virgil Akins faced Luther Rawlings. It was their second meeting. Akins was 23 years old with a record of 19-7, and Rawlings was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 3-fight winning streak. Akins lost via points decision. Went the distance with Rawlings.
7. Virgil Akins loses to Joe Brown in their 2nd fight via points decision
On July 6, 1951 Virgil Akins faced Joe Brown. It was their second meeting. Akins was 23 years old with a record of 16-6, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a win. Akins lost via points decision. Went the distance with Brown.
6. Virgil Akins loses to Joe Brown via points decision
On May 25, 1951 Virgil Akins faced Joe Brown. Akins was 23 years old with a record of 15-5, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 3-fight winning streak. Akins lost via points decision. Went the distance with Brown.
5. Virgil Akins loses to Gene Parker via unanimous decision
On January 18, 1951 Virgil Akins faced Gene Parker. Akins was 22 years old with a record of 12-4, and Parker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 4-fight winning streak. Akins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Parker.
4. Virgil Akins loses to Joe Fisher via points decision
On July 15, 1950 Virgil Akins faced Joe Fisher. Akins was 22 years old with a record of 8-3, and Fisher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 2-fight losing streak. Akins lost via points decision. Went the distance with Fisher.
3. Virgil Akins loses to Nelson Levering via points decision
On July 6, 1950 Virgil Akins faced Nelson Levering. Akins was 22 years old with a record of 8-2, and Levering was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a loss. Akins lost via points decision. Went the distance with Levering.
2. Virgil Akins loses to Arthur Persley via points decision
On September 29, 1949 Virgil Akins faced Arthur Persley. Akins was 21 years old with a record of 8-1, and Persley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 7-fight winning streak. Akins lost via points decision. Went the distance with Persley.
1. Virgil Akins loses to Charlie Baxter via KO
On April 5, 1948 Virgil Akins faced Charlie Baxter. Akins was 20 years old with a record of 1-0, and Baxter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a win. Baxter stopped Akins via TKO in the 3rd round.