Mike Weaver Losses

Mike Weaver had 18 losses in his professional boxing career of 60 fights — three of them in world-title fights and 15 in non-title fights. 12 of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Weaver's losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    Mike Weaver loses to Larry Holmes in their 2nd fight

    On November 17, 2000, a 49-year-old Mike Weaver (41-17-1, 28 KOs) and a 51-year-old Larry Holmes (67-6, 43 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 years, 3 months, and 9 days. Holmes was on a 2-fight win streak with a 58% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 year, 4 months, and 30 days.

    In the rematch, Larry Holmes stopped Mike Weaver via TKO in the 6th round. Holmes improves his record to 68-6 (44 KOs), while Weaver adds a loss to his record at 41-18-1.

  • 2.

    Mike Weaver loses to Melvin Foster

    On August 8, 1998, a 47-year-old Mike Weaver (41-16-1, 28 KOs) and Melvin Foster met in the ring.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 years, 4 months, and 12 days.

    Mike Weaver lost to Melvin Foster via TKO in the 9th round, and adds a loss to his record at 41-17-1.

  • 3.

    Mike Weaver loses to Lennox Lewis

    On July 12, 1991, a 40-year-old Mike Weaver (35-15-1, 25 KOs) and a 25-year-old British boxer Lennox Lewis (15-0, 13 KOs) met in the ring.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 49% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 11 months and 24 days. Lewis was on a 15-fight win streak with a 86% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 6 days.

    Lennox Lewis stopped Mike Weaver via KO in the 6th round. Lewis improves his record to 16-0 (14 KOs), while Weaver adds a loss to his record at 35-16-1.

  • 4.

    Mike Weaver loses to James Smith in their 2nd fight

    On April 4, 1990, a 38-year-old Mike Weaver (34-14-1, 24 KOs) and a 37-year-old James Smith (23-8-1, 18 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 49% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 8 days. Smith was on a 4-fight win streak with a 56% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 15 days.

    In the rematch, James Smith defeated Mike Weaver via unanimous decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight. Smith improves his record to 24-8-1, while Weaver adds a loss to his record at 34-15-1.

  • 5.

    Mike Weaver loses to Johnny DuPlooy in their 2nd fight

    On April 30, 1988, a 36-year-old Mike Weaver (31-13-1, 22 KOs) and Johnny DuPlooy met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 2 days.

    Mike Weaver lost to Johnny DuPlooy via KO in the 2nd round, and adds a loss to his record at 31-14-1.

  • 6.

    Mike Weaver loses to Donovan Ruddock

    On August 23, 1986, a 35-year-old Mike Weaver (28-12-1, 19 KOs) and a 22-year-old Jamaican boxer Donovan Ruddock (12-1-1, 7 KOs) met in the ring.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 18 days. Ruddock was on a 3-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 15 days.

    Donovan Ruddock defeated Mike Weaver via split decision in the 10-round fight. Ruddock improves his record to 13-1-1, while Weaver adds a loss to his record at 28-13-1.

  • 7.

    Mike Weaver loses to James Smith in their 1st fight

    On April 5, 1986, a 34-year-old Mike Weaver (28-11-1, 19 KOs) and a 33-year-old James Smith (15-5, 12 KOs) met in the ring.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 20 days. Smith was on a -2-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 13 days.

    James Smith stopped Mike Weaver via TKO in the 1st round. Smith improves his record to 16-5 (13 KOs), while Weaver adds a loss to his record at 28-12-1.

  • 8.

    Mike Weaver loses to Pinklon Thomas

    On June 15, 1985, a 34-year-old Mike Weaver (27-10-1, 18 KOs) got a shot at the heavyweight WBC title held by 27-year-old Pinklon Thomas (25-0-1, 20 KOs).

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 months and 6 days. Thomas was on a 5-fight win streak with a 76% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 9 months and 15 days.

    Pinklon Thomas stopped Mike Weaver via TKO in the 8th round of the 12-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title. Thomas improves his record to 26-0-1 (21 KOs), while Weaver adds a loss to his record at 27-11-1.

  • 9.

    Mike Weaver loses to Michael Dokes in their 1st fight

    On December 10, 1982, the 31-year-old WBA heavyweight world champion, Mike Weaver (24-9, 16 KOs), faced Michael Dokes, in a title defense fight.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 year, 2 months, and 7 days.

    Mike Weaver was defending his heavyweight WBA titles against Michael Dokes and lost via TKO in the 1st round, and adds a loss to his record at 24-10.

  • 10.

    Mike Weaver loses to Larry Holmes in their 1st fight

    On June 22, 1979, a 28-year-old Mike Weaver (19-8, 13 KOs) got a shot at the heavyweight WBC title held by 29-year-old Larry Holmes (30-0, 21 KOs).

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 20 days. Holmes was on a 30-fight win streak with a 70% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 30 days.

    Larry Holmes stopped Mike Weaver via TKO in the 12th round of the 15-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title. Holmes improves his record to 31-0 (22 KOs), while Weaver adds a loss to his record at 19-9.

  • 11.

    Mike Weaver loses to Leroy Jones

    On August 19, 1978, a 27-year-old Mike Weaver (14-7, 8 KOs) and a 28-year-old Leroy Jones (20-0-1, 11 KOs) met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 26 days. Jones was on a 3-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 11 months and 5 days.

    Leroy Jones defeated Mike Weaver via unanimous decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight. Jones improves his record to 21-0-1, while Weaver adds a loss to his record at 14-8.

  • 12.

    Mike Weaver loses to Stan Ward in their 1st fight

    On January 24, 1978, a 26-year-old Mike Weaver (14-6, 8 KOs) and Stan Ward met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 9 days.

    Mike Weaver lost to Stan Ward via unanimous decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 14-7.

  • 13.

    Mike Weaver loses to Duane Bobick

    On July 26, 1974, a 23-year-old Mike Weaver (6-5, 4 KOs) and Duane Bobick met in the ring.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 36% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 26 days.

    Mike Weaver lost to Duane Bobick via TKO in the 7th round, and adds a loss to his record at 6-6.

  • 14.

    Mike Weaver loses to Rodney Bobick

    On March 22, 1974, a 22-year-old Mike Weaver (5-4, 3 KOs) and Rodney Bobick met in the ring.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 1 day.

    Mike Weaver lost to Rodney Bobick via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 5-5.

  • 15.

    Mike Weaver loses to Larry Frazier

    On December 11, 1973, a 22-year-old Mike Weaver (4-3, 3 KOs) and Larry Frazier met in the ring.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 42% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 2 days.

    Mike Weaver lost to Larry Frazier via KO in the 2nd round, and adds a loss to his record at 4-4.

  • 16.

    Mike Weaver loses to Billy Ryan

    On February 28, 1973, a 21-year-old Mike Weaver (1-2, 0 KOs) and Billy Ryan met in the ring.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 0% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 26 days.

    Mike Weaver lost to Billy Ryan via TKO in the 2nd round, and adds a loss to his record at 1-3.

  • 17.

    Mike Weaver loses to Howard Smith in their 2nd fight

    On October 31, 1972, a 21-year-old Mike Weaver (0-1, 0 KOs) and Howard Smith met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Weaver came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 0% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 17 days.

    Mike Weaver lost to Howard Smith via points decision in the 5-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 0-2.

  • 18.

    Mike Weaver loses to Howard Smith in their 1st fight

    On September 14, 1972, a 21-year-old Mike Weaver (debutant) and Howard Smith met in the ring.

    Mike Weaver lost to Howard Smith via KO in the 3rd round, making an unsuccessful professional debut.

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