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Sam Langford Losses

Sam Langford has 43 losses against 22 opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Langford's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Sam Langford".

1. 43. Sam Langford loses to Brad Simmons via KO

   On August 2, 1925 Sam Langford faced off against Brad Simmons at age 39. He was coming in with a record of 211-43-52 (126). Langford lost the fight via 1st-round TKO.

2. 42. Sam Langford loses to Battling Gahee via points decision

   On September 25, 1925 Sam Langford faced off against Battling Gahee at age 39. He was coming in with a record of 210-42-52 (125). Langford lost the fight via 8-round points decision.

3. 41. Sam Langford loses to Eddie Tremblay via points decision

   On April 23, 1924 Sam Langford faced off against Eddie Tremblay at age 38. He was coming in with a record of 206-41-50 (122). Langford lost the fight via 4-round points decision.

4. 40. Sam Langford loses to Sonny Goodrich via points decision

   On December 18, 1923 Sam Langford faced off against Sonny Goodrich in a heavyweight bout at age 37. He was coming in with a record of 201-40-50 (120). Langford lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

5. 39. Sam Langford loses to Bearcat Wright via KO

   On August 15, 1923 Sam Langford faced off against Bearcat Wright at age 37. He was coming in with a record of 198-39-50 (117). Langford lost the fight via 9th-round KO.

6. 38. Sam Langford loses to Clem Johnson via KO

   On July 27, 1923 Sam Langford faced off against Clem Johnson in a heavyweight bout at age 37. He was coming in with a record of 197-38-50 (117). Langford lost the fight via 13th-round TKO.

7. 37. Sam Langford loses to Tut Jackson via disqualification

   On April 6, 1922 Sam Langford faced off against Tut Jackson at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 174-37-44 (99). Langford lost the fight via 5-round disqualification.

8. 36. Sam Langford loses to Bill Tate via points decision

   On March 27, 1922 Sam Langford faced off against Bill Tate at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 174-36-44 (99). Langford lost the fight via 8-round points decision.

9. 35. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via points decision

   On January 17, 1922 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills in a heavyweight bout at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 173-35-44 (98). Langford lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

10. 34. Sam Langford loses to Lee Anderson via points decision

    On November 24, 1921 Sam Langford faced off against Lee Anderson at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 171-34-44 (98). Langford lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

11. 33. Sam Langford loses to Bill Tate via newspaper decision

    On September 21, 1921 Sam Langford faced off against Bill Tate at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 170-33-44 (97). Langford lost the fight via 12-round newspaper decision.

12. 32. Sam Langford loses to Lee Anderson via newspaper decision

    On September 5, 1921 Sam Langford faced off against Lee Anderson at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 170-32-44 (97). Langford lost the fight via 12-round newspaper decision.

13. 31. Sam Langford loses to Lee Anderson via points decision

    On October 20, 1920 Sam Langford faced off against Lee Anderson at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 158-31-41 (90). Langford lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

14. 30. Sam Langford loses to Bill Tate via newspaper decision

    On September 6, 1920 Sam Langford faced off against Bill Tate at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 156-30-41 (89). Langford lost the fight via 6-round newspaper decision.

15. 29. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via points decision

    On April 23, 1920 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills in a heavyweight bout at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 149-29-40 (85). Langford lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

16. 28. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via points decision

    On November 5, 1919 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills in a heavyweight bout at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 142-28-39 (80). Langford lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

17. 27. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via newspaper decision

    On September 30, 1919 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 142-27-38 (80). Langford lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

18. 26. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via newspaper decision

    On July 4, 1919 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills in a heavyweight bout at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 140-26-37 (79). Langford lost the fight via 8-round newspaper decision.

19. 25. Sam Langford loses to Willie Meehan via points decision

    On March 4, 1919 Sam Langford faced off against Willie Meehan at age 33. He was coming in with a record of 138-25-37 (78). Langford lost the fight via 4-round points decision.

20. 24. Sam Langford loses to Fred Fulton via points decision

    On December 27, 1918 Sam Langford faced off against Fred Fulton at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 138-24-37 (78). Langford lost the fight via 4-round points decision.

21. 23. Sam Langford loses to Jeff Clark via newspaper decision

    On November 28, 1918 Sam Langford faced off against Jeff Clark at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 136-23-37 (77). Langford lost the fight via 6-round newspaper decision.

22. 22. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via KO

    On May 19, 1918 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills in a heavyweight bout at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 131-22-35 (76). Langford lost the fight via 8th-round TKO.

23. 21. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via KO

    On April 14, 1918 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills in a heavyweight bout at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 131-21-35 (76). Langford lost the fight via 6th-round KO.

24. 20. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via newspaper decision

    On September 20, 1917 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 130-20-34 (75). Langford lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

25. 19. Sam Langford loses to Fred Fulton via KO

    On June 19, 1917 Sam Langford faced off against Fred Fulton at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 127-19-34 (73). Langford lost the fight via 7th-round TKO.

26. 18. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via newspaper decision

    On May 11, 1917 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills at age 31. He was coming in with a record of 127-18-34 (73). Langford lost the fight via 6-round newspaper decision.

27. 17. Sam Langford loses to Bill Tate via points decision

    On January 25, 1917 Sam Langford faced off against Bill Tate in a heavyweight bout at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 124-17-34 (72). Langford lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

28. 16. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via newspaper decision

    On April 25, 1916 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 120-16-31 (70). Langford lost the fight via 8-round newspaper decision.

29. 15. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via newspaper decision

    On March 7, 1916 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 117-15-31 (68). Langford lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

30. 14. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via points decision

    On January 3, 1916 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills in a heavyweight bout at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 114-14-31 (67). Langford lost the fight via 20-round points decision.

31. 13. Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills via newspaper decision

    On December 3, 1915 Sam Langford faced off against Harry Wills at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 114-13-31 (67). Langford lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

32. 12. Sam Langford loses to Sam McVea via points decision

    On June 29, 1915 Sam Langford faced off against Sam McVea in a heavyweight bout at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 112-12-29 (66). Langford lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

33. 11. Sam Langford loses to Joe Jennette via points decision

    On April 13, 1915 Sam Langford faced off against Joe Jennette in a heavyweight bout at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 111-11-29 (66). Langford lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

34. 10. Sam Langford loses to Jeff Clark via newspaper decision

    On October 26, 1914 Sam Langford faced off against Jeff Clark at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 107-10-29 (63). Langford lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

35. 9. Sam Langford loses to Gunboat Smith via points decision

    On November 17, 1913 Sam Langford faced off against Gunboat Smith at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 96-9-26 (56). Langford lost the fight via 12-round points decision.

36. 8. Sam Langford loses to Sam McVea via points decision

    On December 26, 1911 Sam Langford faced off against Sam McVea in a heavyweight bout at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 85-8-23 (48). Langford lost the fight via 20-round points decision.

37. 7. Sam Langford loses to Fireman Jim Flynn via newspaper decision

    On February 8, 1910 Sam Langford faced off against Fireman Jim Flynn at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 65-7-22 (35). Langford lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

38. 6. Sam Langford loses to Young Peter Jackson via KO

    On June 13, 1906 Sam Langford faced off against Young Peter Jackson at age 20. He was coming in with a record of 35-6-17 (18). Langford lost the fight via 5th-round TKO.

39. 5. Sam Langford loses to Jack Johnson via points decision

    On April 26, 1906 Sam Langford faced off against Jack Johnson in a heavyweight bout at age 20. He was coming in with a record of 35-5-17 (18), and Johnson was 28 years old and with a record of 36-5-6 (15). Langford lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

40. 4. Sam Langford loses to Joe Jennette via KO

    On December 25, 1905 Sam Langford faced off against Joe Jennette at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 32-4-17 (16). Langford lost the fight via 8th-round TKO.

41. 3. Sam Langford loses to Larry Temple via points decision

    On July 4, 1905 Sam Langford faced off against Larry Temple at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 31-3-14 (16). Langford lost the fight via 15-round points decision.

42. 2. Sam Langford loses to Dave Holly via points decision

    On April 11, 1904 Sam Langford faced off against Dave Holly at age 18. He was coming in with a record of 20-2-10 (10). Langford lost the fight via 10-round points decision.

43. 1. Sam Langford loses to Danny Duane via points decision

    On June 26, 1903 Sam Langford faced off against Danny Duane at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 10-1-7 (6). Langford lost the fight via 12-round points decision.