Jim Watt has eight losses against eight opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Watt's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Jim Watt".
On June 20, 1981 Jim Watt met Alexis Argüello in a lightweight (WBC, The Ring) world-title defense fight. Watt was 32 years old and with a record of 38-8 (27), and Argüello was 29 years old and with a record of 66-5 (54). Watt lost the fight via 15-round unanimous decision and lost the titles.
On June 22, 1976 Jim Watt faced off against Johnny Claydon at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 26-7 (18). Watt lost the fight via 3rd-round TKO.
On October 31, 1975 Jim Watt faced off against Andre Holyk at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 23-6 (15). Watt lost the fight via 12-round points decision.
On May 3, 1975 Jim Watt faced off against Jonathan Dele in a lightweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 23-5 (15). Watt lost the fight via 15-round points decision.
On October 26, 1974 Jim Watt faced off against Anthony Morodi at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 21-4 (14). Watt lost the fight via 10-round points decision.
On January 29, 1973 Jim Watt faced off against Ken Buchanan in a lightweight bout at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 15-3 (12), and Buchanan was 27 years old and with a record of 45-2 (17). Watt lost the fight via 15-round points decision.
On February 1, 1972 Jim Watt faced off against Willie Reilly in a lightweight bout at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 13-2 (10). Watt lost the fight via 10th-round TKO.
On February 16, 1970 Jim Watt faced off against Victor Paul at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 5-1 (3). Watt lost the fight via 6th-round TKO.
