John Conteh Losses

John Conteh has four losses against three opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Conteh's best fights, refer to "Best fights of John Conteh".

4. John Conteh loses to Matthew Saad Muhammad via KO
On March 29, 1980 John Conteh fought Matthew Saad Muhammad in a light-heavyweight world-title fight for Muhammad's WBC and The Ring titles. Conteh was 28 years old and with a record of 33-4-1 (23), and Muhammad was 25 years old and with a record of 24-3-2 (16). Conteh lost the fight via 4th-round TKO.
3. John Conteh loses to Matthew Saad Muhammad via unanimous decision
On August 18, 1979 John Conteh fought Matthew Saad Muhammad in a light-heavyweight world-title fight for Muhammad's WBC title. Conteh was 28 years old and with a record of 33-3-1 (23), and Muhammad was 25 years old and with a record of 23-3-2 (16). Conteh lost the fight via 15-round unanimous decision.
2. John Conteh loses to Mate Parlov via split decision
On June 17, 1978 John Conteh fought Mate Parlov in a light-heavyweight world-title fight for Parlov's WBC title. Conteh was 27 years old and with a record of 31-2 (22). Conteh lost the fight via 15-round split decision.
1. John Conteh loses to Eddie Duncan via points decision
On September 26, 1972 John Conteh faced off against Eddie Duncan at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 11-1 (10). Conteh lost the fight via 10-round points decision.