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Billy Bird Losses

Billy Bird has 73 losses against 58 opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Bird's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Billy Bird".

1. 73. Billy Bird loses to Wal Dearing via points decision

   On February 11, 1943 Billy Bird faced off against Wal Dearing at age 44. He was coming in with a record of 259-73-20 (139). Bird lost the fight via 8-round points decision.

2. 72. Billy Bird loses to Harry Watson via points decision

   On December 21, 1941 Billy Bird faced off against Harry Watson at age 42. He was coming in with a record of 258-72-20 (139). Bird lost the fight via 8-round points decision.

3. 71. Billy Bird loses to Harry Watson via points decision

   On December 7, 1941 Billy Bird faced off against Harry Watson at age 42. He was coming in with a record of 258-71-20 (139). Bird lost the fight via 8-round points decision.

4. 70. Billy Bird loses to Joe Marsh via points decision

   On December 1, 1941 Billy Bird faced off against Joe Marsh at age 42. He was coming in with a record of 258-70-20 (139). Bird lost the fight via 6-round points decision.

5. 69. Billy Bird loses to Arthur Sadd via KO

   On July 5, 1941 Billy Bird faced off against Arthur Sadd at age 42. He was coming in with a record of 255-69-20 (139). Bird lost the fight via 2nd-round TKO.

6. 68. Billy Bird loses to George Odwell via KO

   On April 17, 1940 Billy Bird faced off against George Odwell at age 41. He was coming in with a record of 254-68-19 (138). Bird lost the fight via 2nd-round KO.

7. 67. Billy Bird loses to Tommy Jones via KO

   On August 14, 1939 Billy Bird faced off against Tommy Jones at age 40. He was coming in with a record of 250-67-19 (138). Bird lost the fight via 3rd-round KO.

8. 66. Billy Bird loses to Ted Barter via KO

   On July 3, 1939 Billy Bird faced off against Ted Barter at age 40. He was coming in with a record of 250-66-19 (138). Bird lost the fight via 9th-round TKO.

9. 65. Billy Bird loses to George Bunter via KO

   On March 12, 1939 Billy Bird faced off against George Bunter at age 40. He was coming in with a record of 247-65-19 (136). Bird lost the fight via 7th-round TKO.

10. 64. Billy Bird loses to Johnny Blake via points decision

    On October 17, 1938 Billy Bird faced off against Johnny Blake at age 39. He was coming in with a record of 242-64-17 (133). Bird lost the fight via 8-round points decision.

11. 63. Billy Bird loses to Fred Clements via disqualification

    On January 23, 1938 Billy Bird faced off against Fred Clements at age 39. He was coming in with a record of 234-63-16 (127). Bird lost the fight via 5-round disqualification.

12. 62. Billy Bird loses to George Davis via points decision

    On June 21, 1937 Billy Bird faced off against George Davis at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 227-62-16 (125). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

13. 61. Billy Bird loses to Jack Lewis via points decision

    On February 22, 1937 Billy Bird faced off against Jack Lewis at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 218-61-16 (123). Bird lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

14. 60. Billy Bird loses to Sid Ireland via points decision

    On February 3, 1937 Billy Bird faced off against Sid Ireland at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 217-60-16 (123). Bird lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

15. 59. Billy Bird loses to Arthur Sadd via points decision

    On October 21, 1935 Billy Bird faced off against Arthur Sadd at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 208-59-15 (118). Bird lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

16. 58. Billy Bird loses to George Davis via points decision

    On October 16, 1935 Billy Bird faced off against George Davis at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 208-58-15 (118). Bird lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

17. 57. Billy Bird loses to George Bunter via KO

    On June 30, 1935 Billy Bird faced off against George Bunter at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 207-57-15 (118). Bird lost the fight via 7th-round retirement.

18. 56. Billy Bird loses to George Purchase via points decision

    On May 20, 1935 Billy Bird faced off against George Purchase at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 207-56-15 (118). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

19. 55. Billy Bird loses to Arthur Sadd via points decision

    On April 18, 1935 Billy Bird faced off against Arthur Sadd at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 207-55-15 (118). Bird lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

20. 54. Billy Bird loses to Seaman Jim Lawlor via points decision

    On April 15, 1935 Billy Bird faced off against Seaman Jim Lawlor at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 207-54-15 (118). Bird lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

21. 53. Billy Bird loses to Dave McCleave via points decision

    On March 3, 1935 Billy Bird faced off against Dave McCleave at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 206-53-15 (118). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

22. 52. Billy Bird loses to Paul Schaeffer via KO

    On December 16, 1934 Billy Bird faced off against Paul Schaeffer at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 203-52-15 (115). Bird lost the fight via 3rd-round KO.

23. 51. Billy Bird loses to Johnny Quill via points decision

    On December 3, 1934 Billy Bird faced off against Johnny Quill at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 203-51-15 (115). Bird lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

24. 50. Billy Bird loses to Charlie Baxter via points decision

    On August 30, 1934 Billy Bird faced off against Charlie Baxter at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 200-50-12 (112). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

25. 49. Billy Bird loses to Seaman Joe Wakeling via points decision

    On May 6, 1934 Billy Bird faced off against Seaman Joe Wakeling at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 195-49-12 (110). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

26. 48. Billy Bird loses to Harry Mason via points decision

    On April 30, 1933 Billy Bird faced off against Harry Mason at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 181-48-12 (102). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

27. 47. Billy Bird loses to Wal Disney via points decision

    On February 20, 1933 Billy Bird faced off against Wal Disney at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 179-47-12 (102). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

28. 46. Billy Bird loses to Fred Webster via points decision

    On December 11, 1932 Billy Bird faced off against Fred Webster at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 177-46-12 (101). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

29. 45. Billy Bird loses to Fred Webster via points decision

    On November 14, 1932 Billy Bird faced off against Fred Webster at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 176-45-12 (101). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

30. 44. Billy Bird loses to Jack Forster via KO

    On November 10, 1932 Billy Bird faced off against Jack Forster at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 176-44-12 (101). Bird lost the fight via 7th-round retirement.

31. 43. Billy Bird loses to Jack Lord via points decision

    On June 20, 1932 Billy Bird faced off against Jack Lord at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 170-43-12 (95). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

32. 42. Billy Bird loses to Del Fontaine via KO

    On May 23, 1932 Billy Bird faced off against Del Fontaine at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 169-42-12 (94). Bird lost the fight via 3rd-round KO.

33. 41. Billy Bird loses to Harry Mason via points decision

    On April 18, 1932 Billy Bird faced off against Harry Mason at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 168-41-12 (93). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

34. 40. Billy Bird loses to Fred Webster via points decision

    On February 3, 1932 Billy Bird faced off against Fred Webster at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 161-40-11 (89). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

35. 39. Billy Bird loses to Leen Sanders via points decision

    On November 30, 1931 Billy Bird faced off against Leen Sanders at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 160-39-11 (89). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

36. 38. Billy Bird loses to Franta Nekolny via KO

    On September 1, 1931 Billy Bird faced off against Franta Nekolny at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 158-38-11 (88). Bird lost the fight via 5th-round TKO.

37. 37. Billy Bird loses to Camille Desmedt via points decision

    On July 30, 1931 Billy Bird faced off against Camille Desmedt at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 158-37-11 (88). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

38. 36. Billy Bird loses to George Rose via KO

    On July 18, 1931 Billy Bird faced off against George Rose at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 158-36-11 (88). Bird lost the fight via 5th-round TKO.

39. 35. Billy Bird loses to George Rose via points decision

    On March 29, 1931 Billy Bird faced off against George Rose at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 156-35-11 (86). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

40. 34. Billy Bird loses to George Rose via points decision

    On January 19, 1931 Billy Bird faced off against George Rose at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 154-34-10 (84). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

41. 33. Billy Bird loses to Haydn Williams via points decision

    On July 27, 1930 Billy Bird faced off against Haydn Williams at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 153-33-9 (84). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

42. 32. Billy Bird loses to Archie Sexton via KO

    On June 21, 1929 Billy Bird faced off against Archie Sexton at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 140-32-9 (74). Bird lost the fight via 7th-round TKO.

43. 31. Billy Bird loses to Mario Bosisio via points decision

    On January 6, 1929 Billy Bird faced off against Mario Bosisio at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 135-31-9 (72). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

44. 30. Billy Bird loses to Joe Ralph via unanimous decision

    On September 11, 1928 Billy Bird faced off against Joe Ralph at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 133-30-8 (71). Bird lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.

45. 29. Billy Bird loses to Ralph Rudd via points decision

    On September 9, 1928 Billy Bird faced off against Ralph Rudd at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 133-29-8 (71). Bird lost the fight via 6-round points decision.

46. 28. Billy Bird loses to Roy Martin via points decision

    On August 26, 1928 Billy Bird faced off against Roy Martin at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 133-28-8 (71). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

47. 27. Billy Bird loses to Harry Mason via points decision

    On March 4, 1928 Billy Bird faced off against Harry Mason at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 128-27-8 (68). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

48. 26. Billy Bird loses to Alf Mancini via KO

    On January 2, 1928 Billy Bird faced off against Alf Mancini at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 126-26-8 (67). Bird lost the fight via 1st-round TKO.

49. 25. Billy Bird loses to Frank Baldwin via disqualification

    On October 2, 1927 Billy Bird faced off against Frank Baldwin at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 122-25-8 (65). Bird lost the fight via 13-round disqualification.

50. 24. Billy Bird loses to Jean Gavalda via points decision

    On June 13, 1927 Billy Bird faced off against Jean Gavalda at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 118-24-8 (61). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

51. 23. Billy Bird loses to Tom Thomas via disqualification

    On November 18, 1926 Billy Bird faced off against Tom Thomas at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 108-23-8 (54). Bird lost the fight via 10-round disqualification.

52. 22. Billy Bird loses to Seaman Hardy via disqualification

    On August 30, 1926 Billy Bird faced off against Seaman Hardy at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 103-22-8 (52). Bird lost the fight via 8-round disqualification.

53. 21. Billy Bird loses to Billy Mattick via disqualification

    On February 11, 1926 Billy Bird faced off against Billy Mattick at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 95-21-7 (48). Bird lost the fight via 5-round disqualification.

54. 20. Billy Bird loses to Len Harvey via KO

    On February 2, 1926 Billy Bird faced off against Len Harvey at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 95-20-7 (48). Bird lost the fight via 8th-round KO.

55. 19. Billy Bird loses to Ernie Rice via KO

    On January 6, 1926 Billy Bird faced off against Ernie Rice at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 93-19-7 (47). Bird lost the fight via 2nd-round TKO.

56. 18. Billy Bird loses to Reggie Caswell via disqualification

    On March 16, 1925 Billy Bird faced off against Reggie Caswell at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 79-18-7 (41). Bird lost the fight via 6-round disqualification.

57. 17. Billy Bird loses to Frank Lane via KO

    On November 29, 1924 Billy Bird faced off against Frank Lane at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 73-17-6 (40). Bird lost the fight via 6th-round retirement.

58. 16. Billy Bird loses to Mike Honeyman via points decision

    On November 5, 1924 Billy Bird faced off against Mike Honeyman at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 72-16-6 (40). Bird lost the fight via 20-round points decision.

59. 15. Billy Bird loses to Albert Johnson via points decision

    On September 22, 1924 Billy Bird faced off against Albert Johnson at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 70-15-6 (39). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

60. 14. Billy Bird loses to Alf Mancini via points decision

    On March 26, 1924 Billy Bird faced off against Alf Mancini at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 64-14-6 (33). Bird lost the fight via 20-round points decision.

61. 13. Billy Bird loses to Albert Johnson via points decision

    On March 8, 1924 Billy Bird faced off against Albert Johnson at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 62-13-6 (32). Bird lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

62. 12. Billy Bird loses to George Carney via KO

    On September 15, 1923 Billy Bird faced off against George Carney at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 55-12-5 (29). Bird lost the fight via 7th-round KO.

63. 11. Billy Bird loses to Billy Fry via KO

    On August 2, 1923 Billy Bird faced off against Billy Fry at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 54-11-5 (29). Bird lost the fight via 5th-round retirement.

64. 10. Billy Bird loses to Corporal Frank Downton via disqualification

    On May 12, 1923 Billy Bird faced off against Corporal Frank Downton at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 52-10-5 (27). Bird lost the fight via 6-round disqualification.

65. 9. Billy Bird loses to Andy Newton via points decision

    On February 15, 1923 Billy Bird faced off against Andy Newton at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 49-9-4 (25). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

66. 8. Billy Bird loses to Young Evan Williams via KO

    On November 16, 1922 Billy Bird faced off against Young Evan Williams at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 41-8-3 (24). Bird lost the fight via 11th-round KO.

67. 7. Billy Bird loses to Andy Newton via points decision

    On September 16, 1922 Billy Bird faced off against Andy Newton at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 36-7-3 (22). Bird lost the fight via 4-round points decision.

68. 6. Billy Bird loses to Billy Quinn via points decision

    On March 24, 1922 Billy Bird faced off against Billy Quinn at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 30-6-2 (18). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

69. 5. Billy Bird loses to Fred Morrison via KO

    On March 13, 1922 Billy Bird faced off against Fred Morrison at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 30-5-2 (18). Bird lost the fight via 7th-round retirement.

70. 4. Billy Bird loses to Andy Newton via points decision

    On February 8, 1922 Billy Bird faced off against Andy Newton at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 28-4-2 (17). Bird lost the fight via 20-round points decision.

71. 3. Billy Bird loses to Bob Jackson via KO

    On January 26, 1922 Billy Bird faced off against Bob Jackson at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 28-3-2 (17). Bird lost the fight via 11th-round retirement.

72. 2. Billy Bird loses to Tommy Phillips via points decision

    On September 22, 1921 Billy Bird faced off against Tommy Phillips at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 25-2-1 (16). Bird lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

73. 1. Billy Bird loses to Ned Rolley via KO

    On February 28, 1920 Billy Bird faced off against Ned Rolley at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 2-1 (0). Bird lost the fight via 1st-round KO.