Willie Limond losses
Over 24 years as a professional, Willie Limond compiled a 42-6 (13) record, including 14 title fights across four weight classes. He had six losses, five of them in title fights.
6. Willie Limond loses to Ricky Burns via KO
On September 1, 2023 Willie Limond faced Ricky Burns in a welterweight bout. Limond was 44 years old with a record of 42-5, and Burns was 40 with a record of 44-8-1. Limond was on a 3-fight winning streak and Burns was coming off a win. Burns stopped Limond via TKO in the 8th round.
5. Willie Limond loses to Tyrone Nurse via KO
On May 28, 2016 Willie Limond defended his BBBofC British super lightweight title against Tyrone Nurse. Limond was 37 years old with a record of 39-4, and Nurse was 26 with a record of 32-2-1. Limond was on a 5-fight winning streak and Nurse was coming off a win. Nurse stopped Limond via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. Willie Limond loses to Anthony Crolla via unanimous decision
On November 25, 2011 Willie Limond fought Anthony Crolla for the British lightweight title. Limond was 32 years old with a record of 34-3, and Crolla was 25 with a record of 22-2. Limond was coming off a win and Crolla was on a 9-fight winning streak. Limond lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Crolla.
3. Willie Limond loses to Érik Morales via KO
On September 11, 2010 Willie Limond fought Érik Morales for the vacant WBC Silver super lightweight title. Limond was 31 years old with a record of 33-2, and Morales was 34 with a record of 49-6. Limond was on a 5-fight winning streak and Morales was coming off a win. Morales stopped Limond via KO in the 6th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Willie Limond loses to Amir Khan via KO
On July 14, 2007 Willie Limond defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council lightweight title against Amir Khan. Limond was 28 years old with a record of 28-1, and Khan was 20 with a record of 12-0. Limond was on a 10-fight winning streak and Khan was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Khan stopped Limond via retirement in the 8th round. Lost the title.
1. Willie Limond loses to Alex Arthur via KO
On March 12, 2003 Willie Limond fought Alex Arthur for the vacant BBBofC British super featherweight title. Limond was 24 years old with a record of 18-0, and Arthur was 0 with a record of 0-0. Limond was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Arthur stopped Limond via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.