Marco Ruas losses
Over 22 years as a professional, Marco Ruas has compiled a 9-4-2 (9) record, including two title fights. He has four losses against three different opponents.
4. Marco Ruas loses to Maurice Smith in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 19, 2007 Marco Ruas faced Maurice Smith in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ruas was 46 years old with a record of 9-3-2, and Smith was 45 with a record of 11-12. Ruas was coming off a win, while Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Ruas via TKO in the 4th round.
3. Marco Ruas loses to Maurice Smith via KO
On July 16, 1999 Marco Ruas faced Maurice Smith in a heavyweight bout. Ruas was 38 years old with a record of 8-2-2, and Smith was 37 with a record of 7-9. Ruas was coming off a loss and Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak. Smith stopped Ruas via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Marco Ruas loses to Alexander Otsuka via KO
On October 11, 1998 Marco Ruas faced Alexander Otsuka. Ruas was 37 years old with a record of 8-1-2, and Otsuka was 27 with a record of 0-2. Ruas was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Otsuka was on a 2-fight losing streak. Otsuka stopped Ruas via TKO in the 2nd round.
1. Marco Ruas loses to Oleg Taktarov via unanimous decision
On December 16, 1995 Marco Ruas faced Oleg Taktarov. Ruas was 34 years old with a record of 5-0-1, and Taktarov was 28 with a record of 8-1-1. Ruas was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Taktarov was coming off a win. Ruas lost via unanimous decision.