Francisco Rivera losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Francisco Rivera has compiled a 16-11 (10) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. He has eleven losses, two of them in title fights.
11. Francisco Rivera loses to Albert Morales via KO
On November 30, 2024 Francisco Rivera faced Albert Morales in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 43 years old with a record of 16-10, and Morales was 33 with a record of 16-9-1. Morales was on a 4-fight winning streak. Morales stopped Rivera via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Francisco Rivera loses to Cody Gibson via KO
On November 19, 2022 Francisco Rivera fought Cody Gibson for the vacant UNF bantamweight title. Rivera was 41 years old with a record of 15-9, and Gibson was 35 with a record of 18-8. Rivera was coming off a win, while Gibson was coming off a loss. Gibson submitted Rivera via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
9. Francisco Rivera loses to John Dodson via unanimous decision
On April 2, 2022 Francisco Rivera faced John Dodson in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 40 years old with a record of 14-8, and Dodson was 37 with a record of 21-13. Rivera was coming off a loss and Dodson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dodson.
8. Francisco Rivera loses to David Martínez via KO
On May 29, 2021 Francisco Rivera fought David Martínez for the vacant 2021 Combate Tournament and Combate Bantamweight bantamweight titles. Rivera was 39 years old with a record of 14-7, and Martínez was 22 with a record of 6-1. Rivera was on a 3-fight winning streak and Martínez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Rivera via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
7. Francisco Rivera loses to Erik Pérez via unanimous decision
On July 30, 2016 Francisco Rivera faced Erik Pérez in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 34 years old with a record of 11-6, and Pérez was 26 with a record of 15-6. Rivera was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Pérez was coming off a win. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pérez.
6. Francisco Rivera loses to Brad Pickett via split decision
On February 27, 2016 Francisco Rivera faced Brad Pickett in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 34 years old with a record of 11-5, and Pickett was 37 with a record of 24-11. Rivera was coming off a loss and Pickett was on a 3-fight losing streak. Rivera lost via split decision. Went the distance with Pickett.
5. Francisco Rivera loses to John Lineker via KO
On September 5, 2015 Francisco Rivera faced John Lineker in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 33 years old with a record of 11-4, and Lineker was 25 with a record of 25-7. Rivera was coming off a win and Lineker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lineker submitted Rivera via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
4. Francisco Rivera loses to Urijah Faber via KO
On December 6, 2014 Francisco Rivera faced Urijah Faber in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 33 years old with a record of 10-3, and Faber was 35 with a record of 31-7. Rivera was coming off a loss, while Faber was coming off a win. Faber submitted Rivera via bulldog choke in the 2nd round.
3. Francisco Rivera loses to Takeya Mizugaki via unanimous decision
On May 24, 2014 Francisco Rivera faced Takeya Mizugaki in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 32 years old with a record of 10-2, and Mizugaki was 30 with a record of 19-7-2. Rivera was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mizugaki was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mizugaki.
2. Francisco Rivera loses to Reuben Duran via KO
On June 4, 2011 Francisco Rivera faced Reuben Duran in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 29 years old with a record of 5-1, and Duran was 27 with a record of 7-3-1. Both Rivera and Duran were coming off a loss. Duran submitted Rivera via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
1. Francisco Rivera loses to Erik Koch via KO
On November 11, 2010 Francisco Rivera faced Erik Koch in a featherweight bout. Rivera was 29 years old with a record of 5-0, and Koch was 22 with a record of 10-1. Rivera was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Koch was coming off a win. Koch stopped Rivera via TKO in the 1st round.