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Henry Armstrong Losses

Henry Armstrong has 22 losses against 19 opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Armstrong's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Henry Armstrong".

1. 22. Henry Armstrong loses to Chester Slider via points decision

   On February 14, 1945 Henry Armstrong faced off against Chester Slider at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 151-22-10 (100). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

2. 21. Henry Armstrong loses to John Thomas via unanimous decision

   On July 4, 1944 Henry Armstrong faced off against John Thomas at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 147-21-8 (98). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.

3. 20. Henry Armstrong loses to Willie Joyce via unanimous decision

   On June 2, 1944 Henry Armstrong faced off against Willie Joyce at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 145-20-8 (97). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.

4. 19. Henry Armstrong loses to Sugar Ray Robinson via unanimous decision

   On August 27, 1943 Henry Armstrong faced off against Sugar Ray Robinson at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 134-19-8 (90), and Robinson was 22 years old and with a record of 44-1 (30). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.

5. 18. Henry Armstrong loses to Beau Jack via unanimous decision

   On April 2, 1943 Henry Armstrong faced off against Beau Jack at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 127-18-8 (87). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.

6. 17. Henry Armstrong loses to Willie Joyce via unanimous decision

   On March 2, 1943 Henry Armstrong faced off against Willie Joyce at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 125-17-8 (86). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.

7. 16. Henry Armstrong loses to Rueben Shank via unanimous decision

   On July 3, 1942 Henry Armstrong faced off against Rueben Shank at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 113-16-8 (77). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.

8. 15. Henry Armstrong loses to Fritzie Zivic via KO

   On January 17, 1941 Henry Armstrong fought Fritzie Zivic in a welterweight world-title fight for Zivic's The Ring title. Armstrong was 28 years old and with a record of 111-15-8 (76), and Zivic was 27 years old and with a record of 103-24-6 (53). Armstrong lost the fight via 12th-round TKO.

9. 14. Henry Armstrong loses to Fritzie Zivic via unanimous decision

   On October 4, 1940 Henry Armstrong met Fritzie Zivic in a welterweight (The Ring) world-title defense fight. Armstrong was 27 years old and with a record of 111-14-8 (76), and Zivic was 27 years old and with a record of 100-24-5 (52). Armstrong lost the fight via 15-round unanimous decision and lost the title.

10. 13. Henry Armstrong loses to Lou Ambers via unanimous decision

    On August 22, 1939 Henry Armstrong met Lou Ambers in a lightweight (The Ring) world-title defense fight. Armstrong was 26 years old and with a record of 98-13-7 (64). Armstrong lost the fight via 15-round unanimous decision and lost the title.

11. 12. Henry Armstrong loses to Tony Chavez via disqualification

    On December 3, 1936 Henry Armstrong faced off against Tony Chavez at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 52-12-7 (25). Armstrong lost the fight via 8-round disqualification.

12. 11. Henry Armstrong loses to Richie Fontaine via points decision

    On February 26, 1936 Henry Armstrong faced off against Richie Fontaine at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 42-11-7 (20). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

13. 10. Henry Armstrong loses to Joe Conde via points decision

    On January 1, 1936 Henry Armstrong faced off against Joe Conde at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 42-10-7 (20). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

14. 9. Henry Armstrong loses to Davey Abad via points decision

    On March 31, 1935 Henry Armstrong faced off against Davey Abad at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 32-9-6 (15). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

15. 8. Henry Armstrong loses to Rodolfo Casanova via disqualification

    On February 16, 1935 Henry Armstrong faced off against Rodolfo Casanova at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 31-8-6 (14). Armstrong lost the fight via 5-round disqualification.

16. 7. Henry Armstrong loses to Baby Arizmendi via unanimous decision

    On January 1, 1935 Henry Armstrong faced off against Baby Arizmendi at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 31-7-6 (14). Armstrong lost the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.

17. 6. Henry Armstrong loses to Baby Arizmendi via points decision

    On November 4, 1934 Henry Armstrong faced off against Baby Arizmendi at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 29-6-6 (12). Armstrong lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

18. 5. Henry Armstrong loses to Baby Manuel via points decision

    On July 11, 1933 Henry Armstrong faced off against Baby Manuel at age 20. He was coming in with a record of 12-5-1 (4). Armstrong lost the fight via 6-round points decision.

19. 4. Henry Armstrong loses to Al Greenfield via points decision

    On September 27, 1932 Henry Armstrong faced off against Al Greenfield at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 1-4 (0). Armstrong lost the fight via 4-round points decision.

20. 3. Henry Armstrong loses to Eddie Trujillo via points decision

    On August 30, 1932 Henry Armstrong faced off against Eddie Trujillo at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 1-3 (0). Armstrong lost the fight via 4-round points decision.

21. 2. Henry Armstrong loses to Victor Kid Ponce via points decision

    On December 7, 1931 Henry Armstrong faced off against Victor Kid Ponce at age 18. He was coming in with a record of 1-2 (0). Armstrong lost the fight via 4-round points decision.

22. 1. Henry Armstrong loses to Al Lovino via KO

    On July 27, 1931 Henry Armstrong faced off against Al Lovino at age 18. He was coming in with a record of 0-1 (0). Armstrong lost the fight via 3rd-round KO.