Virgil Hill losses
Over 30 years as a professional, Virgil Hill has compiled a 51-7 (24) record, including 33 title fights across two weight classes. He has seven losses against six different opponents, five of them in title fights.
7. Virgil Hill loses to Firat Arslan via unanimous decision
On November 24, 2007 Virgil Hill defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Firat Arslan. Hill was 43 years old with a record of 50-6, and Arslan was 37 with a record of 27-3-1. Hill was coming off a loss, while Arslan was on a 9-fight winning streak. Hill lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Arslan.
6. Virgil Hill loses to Henry Maske in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 31, 2007 Virgil Hill faced Henry Maske. It was their second meeting. Hill was 43 years old with a record of 50-5, and Maske was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hill was coming off a win. Hill lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Maske.
5. Virgil Hill loses to Jean-Marc Mormeck in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 22, 2004 Virgil Hill fought Jean-Marc Mormeck for the WBA cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Hill was 40 years old with a record of 49-4, and Mormeck was 31 with a record of 29-2. Hill was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mormeck was on a 26-fight winning streak. Hill lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Mormeck.
4. Virgil Hill loses to Jean-Marc Mormeck via KO
On February 23, 2002 Virgil Hill defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Jean-Marc Mormeck. Hill was 38 years old with a record of 46-3, and Mormeck was 29 with a record of 26-2. Hill was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mormeck was on a 23-fight winning streak. Mormeck stopped Hill via retirement in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
3. Virgil Hill loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On April 25, 1998 Virgil Hill faced Roy Jones Jr. in a light heavyweight bout. Hill was 34 years old with a record of 43-2, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 35-1. Hill was coming off a loss, while Jr. was coming off a win. Jr. stopped Hill via KO in the 4th round.
2. Virgil Hill loses to Dariusz Michalczewski via unanimous decision
On June 13, 1997 Virgil Hill, the IBF, WBA, and lineal light heavyweight champion, met Dariusz Michalczewski, the WBO light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Hill was 33 years old with a record of 43-1, and Michalczewski was 29 with a record of 33-0. Hill was on a 13-fight winning streak and Michalczewski was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Hill lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Michalczewski.
1. Virgil Hill loses to Thomas Hearns via unanimous decision
On June 3, 1991 Virgil Hill defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Thomas Hearns. Hill was 27 years old with a record of 30-0, and Hearns was 32 with a record of 49-3-1. Hill was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Hearns was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hill lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Hearns.