James Thompson losses
Over 15 years as a professional, James Thompson has compiled a 20-17 (18) record, including three title fights. He has 17 losses against 16 different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
17. James Thompson loses to Phil De Fries via KO
On December 15, 2017 James Thompson faced Phil De Fries in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 38 years old with a record of 20-16, and Fries was 31 with a record of 13-6. Thompson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Fries was coming off a win. Fries submitted Thompson via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
16. James Thompson loses to Tsuyoshi Kosaka via KO
On December 29, 2015 James Thompson faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 37 years old with a record of 20-15, and Kosaka was 45 with a record of 28-18-2. Both Thompson and Kosaka were coming off a loss. Kosaka stopped Thompson via TKO in the 2nd round.
15. James Thompson loses to Bobby Lashley in their 2nd fight via KO in 54 seconds
On November 6, 2015 James Thompson faced Bobby Lashley in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 36 years old with a record of 20-14, and Lashley was 39 with a record of 13-2. Thompson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Lashley was on a 6-fight winning streak. Lashley stopped Thompson via TKO in the 1st round.
14. James Thompson loses to Yusuke Kawaguchi via split decision
On September 25, 2010 James Thompson faced Yusuke Kawaguchi in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 31 years old with a record of 15-13, and Kawaguchi was 30 with a record of 11-2. Thompson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Kawaguchi was coming off a loss. Thompson lost via split decision.
13. James Thompson loses to Miodrag Petkovic via KO
On June 4, 2010 James Thompson faced Miodrag Petkovic in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 31 years old with a record of 15-12, and Petkovic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a loss. Petkovic stopped Thompson via KO in the 1st round.
12. James Thompson loses to Rob Broughton in their 2nd fight via KO
On January 30, 2010 James Thompson faced Rob Broughton in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 31 years old with a record of 15-11, and Broughton was 26 with a record of 12-5-1. Thompson was coming off a win and Broughton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Broughton stopped Thompson via KO in the 2nd round.
11. James Thompson loses to Alistair Overeem via KO in 33 seconds
On October 25, 2009 James Thompson faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 30 years old with a record of 14-10, and Overeem was 29 with a record of 30-11. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Overeem was on a 2-fight winning streak. Overeem submitted Thompson via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. James Thompson loses to Jim York via KO
On March 20, 2009 James Thompson faced Jim York in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 30 years old with a record of 14-9, and York was 33 with a record of 10-2. York was coming off a loss. York stopped Thompson via KO in the 1st round.
9. James Thompson loses to Kimbo Slice via KO
On May 31, 2008 James Thompson faced Kimbo Slice in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 29 years old with a record of 14-8, and Slice was 34 with a record of 2-0. Thompson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Slice was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Slice stopped Thompson via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. James Thompson loses to Brett Rogers via KO
On February 16, 2008 James Thompson faced Brett Rogers in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 29 years old with a record of 14-7, and Rogers was 26 with a record of 6-0. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Rogers was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Rogers stopped Thompson via KO in the 1st round.
7. James Thompson loses to Neil Grove via KO in 10 seconds
On July 14, 2007 James Thompson faced Neil Grove in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 28 years old with a record of 14-6, and Grove was 36 with a record of 2-0. Thompson was coming off a win and Grove was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Grove stopped Thompson via KO in the 1st round.
6. James Thompson loses to Butterbean via KO in 43 seconds
On February 10, 2007 James Thompson faced Butterbean in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 28 years old with a record of 13-5, and Butterbean was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a win. Butterbean stopped Thompson via KO in the 1st round.
5. James Thompson loses to John-Olav Einemo via KO
On November 12, 2006 James Thompson faced John-Olav Einemo in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 27 years old with a record of 12-4, and Einemo was 30 with a record of 5-1. Thompson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Einemo was coming off a loss. Einemo submitted Thompson via armbar in the 1st round.
4. James Thompson loses to Rob Broughton via KO
On July 1, 2006 James Thompson fought Rob Broughton for the vacant Cage Rage British heavyweight title. Thompson was 27 years old with a record of 12-3, and Broughton was 23 with a record of 4-2-1. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Broughton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Broughton stopped Thompson via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. James Thompson loses to Kazuyuki Fujita via KO
On May 5, 2006 James Thompson faced Kazuyuki Fujita in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 27 years old with a record of 12-2, and Fujita was 35 with a record of 12-4. Thompson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Fujita was on a 3-fight winning streak. Fujita stopped Thompson via KO in the 1st round.
2. James Thompson loses to Alexander Emelianenko via KO in 11 seconds
On October 31, 2004 James Thompson faced Alexander Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 25 years old with a record of 6-1, and Emelianenko was 23 with a record of 4-1. Both Thompson and Emelianenko were coming off a win. Emelianenko stopped Thompson via KO in the 1st round.
1. James Thompson loses to Tengiz Tedoradze via KO
On June 20, 2004 James Thompson faced Tengiz Tedoradze. Thompson was 25 years old with a record of 5-0, and Tedoradze was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Tedoradze stopped Thompson via TKO in the 2nd round.