William Joppy losses
Over 18 years as a professional, William Joppy has compiled a 40-7-2 (30) record, including 18 title fights across three weight classes. He has seven losses, six of them in title fights.
7. William Joppy loses to Beibut Shumenov via KO
On January 8, 2011 William Joppy fought Beibut Shumenov for the IBA and WBA light heavyweight titles. Joppy was 40 years old with a record of 39-6-2, and Shumenov was 27 with a record of 10-1. Shumenov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shumenov stopped Joppy via KO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. William Joppy loses to Sébastien Demers via majority decision
On March 6, 2010 William Joppy faced Sébastien Demers in a super middleweight bout. Joppy was 39 years old with a record of 39-5-1, and Demers was 30 with a record of 30-2. Joppy was coming off a loss, while Demers was on a 5-fight winning streak. Joppy lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Demers.
5. William Joppy loses to Lucian Bute via KO
On February 29, 2008 William Joppy fought Lucian Bute for the IBF super middleweight title. Joppy was 37 years old with a record of 39-4-1, and Bute was 28 with a record of 21-0. Joppy was on a 5-fight winning streak and Bute was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Bute stopped Joppy via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
4. William Joppy loses to Jermain Taylor via unanimous decision
On December 4, 2004 William Joppy fought Jermain Taylor for the WBC Continental Americas middleweight title. Joppy was 34 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Taylor was 26 with a record of 21-0. Joppy was coming off a loss, while Taylor was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Joppy lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Taylor.
3. William Joppy loses to Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision
On December 13, 2003 William Joppy fought Bernard Hopkins for the undisputed middleweight title. Joppy was 33 years old with a record of 34-2-1, and Hopkins was 38 with a record of 42-2-1. Joppy was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hopkins was on a 8-fight winning streak. Joppy lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hopkins.
2. William Joppy loses to Félix Trinidad via KO
On May 12, 2001 William Joppy defended his WBA middleweight title against Félix Trinidad. Joppy was 30 years old with a record of 32-1-1, and Trinidad was 28 with a record of 39-0. Joppy was on a 8-fight winning streak and Trinidad was on an undefeated 39-fight winning streak. Trinidad stopped Joppy via TKO in the 5th round. Lost the title.
1. William Joppy loses to Julio César Green via unanimous decision
On August 23, 1997 William Joppy defended his WBA middleweight title against Julio César Green. Joppy was 26 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and Green was 30 with a record of 21-2. Joppy was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Green was on a 2-fight winning streak. Joppy lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Green.