Joe Riggs losses
Over 18 years as a professional, Joe Riggs has compiled a 49-18-1 (44) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. He has 18 losses, one of them in a title fight.
18. Joe Riggs loses to Artem Frolov via KO
On June 1, 2018 Joe Riggs fought Artem Frolov for the vacant M-1 Global middleweight title. Riggs was 35 years old with a record of 48-17-1, and Frolov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Frolov stopped Riggs via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
17. Joe Riggs loses to Chris Camozzi via KO in 26 seconds
On February 21, 2016 Joe Riggs faced Chris Camozzi in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 33 years old with a record of 41-16, and Camozzi was 29 with a record of 22-10. Both Riggs and Camozzi were coming off a win. Camozzi stopped Riggs via TKO in the 1st round.
16. Joe Riggs loses to Patrick Côté via unanimous decision
On April 25, 2015 Joe Riggs faced Patrick Côté in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 32 years old with a record of 40-15, and Côté was 35 with a record of 20-9. Both Riggs and Côté were coming off a loss. Riggs lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Côté.
15. Joe Riggs loses to Ben Saunders via KO in 57 seconds
On December 13, 2014 Joe Riggs faced Ben Saunders in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 32 years old with a record of 40-14, and Saunders was 31 with a record of 17-6-2. Riggs was on a 6-fight winning streak and Saunders was coming off a win. Saunders stopped Riggs via TKO in the 1st round.
14. Joe Riggs loses to Kendall Grove in their 2nd fight via KO in 59 seconds
On August 27, 2011 Joe Riggs faced Kendall Grove in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Riggs was 28 years old with a record of 34-13, and Grove was 28 with a record of 12-9. Both Riggs and Grove were on a 2-fight losing streak. Grove submitted Riggs via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
13. Joe Riggs loses to Bryan Baker via KO
On May 7, 2011 Joe Riggs faced Bryan Baker in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 28 years old with a record of 34-12, and Baker was 25 with a record of 14-2. Riggs was coming off a loss, while Baker was coming off a win. Baker stopped Riggs via KO in the 2nd round.
12. Joe Riggs loses to Jordan Mein via KO
On January 28, 2011 Joe Riggs faced Jordan Mein in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 28 years old with a record of 34-11, and Mein was 21 with a record of 19-7. Riggs was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mein was coming off a win. Mein stopped Riggs via TKO in the 2nd round.
11. Joe Riggs loses to Jay Hieron via unanimous decision
On January 30, 2010 Joe Riggs faced Jay Hieron in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 27 years old with a record of 32-10, and Hieron was 33 with a record of 18-4. Riggs was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hieron was on a 6-fight winning streak. Riggs lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hieron.
10. Joe Riggs loses to Kazuo Misaki via KO
On September 20, 2008 Joe Riggs faced Kazuo Misaki in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 25 years old with a record of 28-9, and Misaki was 32 with a record of 20-8-2. Riggs was coming off a win and Misaki was on a 2-fight winning streak. Misaki stopped Riggs via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Joe Riggs loses to Cory Devela via KO
On February 23, 2008 Joe Riggs faced Cory Devela in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 25 years old with a record of 27-8, and Devela was 23 with a record of 9-2. Riggs was on a 2-fight winning streak and Devela was on a 6-fight winning streak. Devela stopped Riggs via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Joe Riggs loses to Diego Sanchez via KO
On December 13, 2006 Joe Riggs faced Diego Sanchez in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 24 years old with a record of 25-7, and Sanchez was 24 with a record of 16-0. Riggs was coming off a win and Sanchez was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Sanchez stopped Riggs via KO in the 1st round.
7. Joe Riggs loses to Mike Swick via KO
On May 27, 2006 Joe Riggs faced Mike Swick in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 23 years old with a record of 24-6, and Swick was 26 with a record of 8-1. Riggs was coming off a win and Swick was on a 3-fight winning streak. Swick submitted Riggs via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
6. Joe Riggs loses to Matt Hughes via KO
On November 19, 2005 Joe Riggs faced Matt Hughes in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 23 years old with a record of 23-5, and Hughes was 32 with a record of 38-4. Riggs was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hughes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hughes submitted Riggs via kimura in the 1st round.
5. Joe Riggs loses to Ivan Salaverry via KO
On April 16, 2005 Joe Riggs faced Ivan Salaverry in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 22 years old with a record of 21-4, and Salaverry was 34 with a record of 11-4. Riggs was on a 8-fight winning streak and Salaverry was on a 2-fight winning streak. Salaverry submitted Riggs via triangle choke in the 1st round.
4. Joe Riggs loses to Alex Stiebling via KO
On January 16, 2004 Joe Riggs faced Alex Stiebling in a light heavyweight bout. Riggs was 21 years old with a record of 13-3, and Stiebling was 27 with a record of 14-5-1. Both Riggs and Stiebling were on a 2-fight winning streak. Stiebling submitted Riggs via triangle choke in the 2nd round.
3. Joe Riggs loses to Travis Fulton via KO in 48 seconds
On March 1, 2003 Joe Riggs faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. Riggs was 20 years old with a record of 9-2, and Fulton was 25 with a record of 121-37-9. Riggs was coming off a win and Fulton was on a 4-fight winning streak. Fulton submitted Riggs via choke in the 1st round.
2. Joe Riggs loses to Wesley Correira via KO
On December 28, 2002 Joe Riggs faced Wesley Correira in a heavyweight bout. Riggs was 20 years old with a record of 8-1, and Correira was 24 with a record of 8-4. Riggs was on a 5-fight winning streak and Correira was coming off a win. Correira stopped Riggs via KO in the 2nd round.
1. Joe Riggs loses to Homer Moore via unanimous decision
On March 15, 2002 Joe Riggs faced Homer Moore in a heavyweight bout. Riggs was 19 years old with a record of 3-0, and Moore was 30 with a record of 11-1-1. Riggs was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Riggs lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Moore.