William Silva losses
Over 17 years as a professional, William Silva has compiled a 30-5 (18) record, including nine title fights across four weight classes. He has five losses, four of them in title fights.
5. William Silva loses to Ashton Sylve via KO
On August 5, 2023 William Silva faced Ashton Sylve in a super lightweight bout. Silva was 36 years old with a record of 30-4, and Sylve was 19 with a record of 9-0. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sylve was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Sylve stopped Silva via TKO in the 4th round.
4. William Silva loses to Cletus Seldin via KO
On October 16, 2021 William Silva fought Cletus Seldin for the vacant NABA super lightweight title. Silva was 34 years old with a record of 28-3, and Seldin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a win. Seldin stopped Silva via KO in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. William Silva loses to Arnold Barboza Jr. via KO
On November 30, 2019 William Silva fought Arnold Barboza Jr. for the WBCNABF Junior super lightweight title. Silva was 32 years old with a record of 27-2, and Jr. was 27 with a record of 22-0. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Silva via KO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. William Silva loses to Teófimo López via KO
On July 14, 2018 William Silva fought Teófimo López for the vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title. Silva was 31 years old with a record of 25-1, and López was 20 with a record of 9-0. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak and López was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. López stopped Silva via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. William Silva loses to Félix Verdejo via unanimous decision
On February 27, 2016 William Silva, the WBO Latino lightweight champion, met Félix Verdejo, the WBO Latino lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Silva was 28 years old with a record of 23-0, and Verdejo was 22 with a record of 19-0. Silva was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Verdejo was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Silva lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Verdejo.