James Tillis Losses

James Tillis had 22 losses in his professional boxing career of 65 fights — all of which were in non-title fights. 11 of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Tillis' losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    James Tillis loses to Rob Calloway

    On April 13, 2001, a 43-year-old James Tillis (42-21-1, 31 KOs) and Rob Calloway met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 year, 5 months, and 28 days.

    James Tillis lost to Rob Calloway via TKO in the 9th round, and adds an loss to his record at 42-22-1.

  • 2.

    James Tillis loses to Tim Puller

    On October 16, 1999, a 42-year-old James Tillis (42-20-1, 31 KOs) and Tim Puller met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 49% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 years, 1 month, and 16 days.

    James Tillis lost to Tim Puller via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 42-21-1.

  • 3.

    James Tillis loses to Cliff Couser

    On August 30, 1996, a 39-year-old James Tillis (42-19-1, 31 KOs) and Cliff Couser met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 9 days.

    James Tillis lost to Cliff Couser via TKO in the 6th round, and adds an loss to his record at 42-20-1.

  • 4.

    James Tillis loses to Alexander Zolkin

    On October 8, 1995, a 38-year-old James Tillis (41-18-1, 31 KOs) and Alexander Zolkin met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 51% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 years, 7 months, and 10 days.

    James Tillis lost to Alexander Zolkin via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 41-19-1.

  • 5.

    James Tillis loses to Tommy Morrison

    On January 11, 1991, a 33-year-old James Tillis (39-17-1, 30 KOs) and a 22-year-old Tommy Morrison (24-0, 20 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 4 days. Morrison was on a 24-fight win streak with a 83% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 3 days.

    Tommy Morrison stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 1st round. Morrison improves his record to 25-0 (21 KOs), while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 39-18-1.

  • 6.

    James Tillis loses to Adilson Rodrigues

    On March 20, 1989, a 31-year-old James Tillis (38-16-1, 29 KOs) and Adilson Rodrigues met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 3-fight losing streak with a 52% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 6 days.

    James Tillis lost to Adilson Rodrigues via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 38-17-1.

  • 7.

    James Tillis loses to Arthel Lawhorne

    On January 14, 1989, a 31-year-old James Tillis (38-15-1, 29 KOs) and Arthel Lawhorne met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 53% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 15 days.

    James Tillis lost to Arthel Lawhorne via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds an loss to his record at 38-16-1.

  • 8.

    James Tillis loses to Gary Mason

    On November 30, 1988, a 31-year-old James Tillis (38-14-1, 29 KOs) and a 25-year-old British boxer Gary Mason (27-0, 26 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 54% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 14 days. Mason was on a 27-fight win streak with a 96% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 6 days.

    Gary Mason stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 5th round. Mason improves his record to 28-0 (27 KOs), while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 38-15-1.

  • 9.

    James Tillis loses to Evander Holyfield

    On July 16, 1988, a 31-year-old James Tillis (38-13-1, 29 KOs) and a 25-year-old Evander Holyfield (18-0, 14 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 55% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 7 days. Holyfield was on a 18-fight win streak with a 77% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 7 days.

    Evander Holyfield stopped James Tillis via RTD in the 5th round. Holyfield improves his record to 19-0 (15 KOs), while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 38-14-1.

  • 10.

    James Tillis loses to Johnny DuPlooy

    On June 23, 1987, a 29-year-old James Tillis (36-12-1, 27 KOs) and Johnny DuPlooy met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 55% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 30 days.

    James Tillis lost to Johnny DuPlooy via TKO in the 10th round, and adds an loss to his record at 36-13-1.

  • 11.

    James Tillis loses to Frank Bruno

    On March 24, 1987, a 29-year-old James Tillis (36-11-1, 27 KOs) and a 25-year-old British boxer Frank Bruno (28-2, 27 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 56% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 18 days. Bruno was on a -1-fight win streak with a 90% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 8 months and 5 days.

    Frank Bruno stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 5th round. Bruno improves his record to 29-2 (28 KOs), while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 36-12-1.

  • 12.

    James Tillis loses to Mike Williams

    On January 8, 1987, a 29-year-old James Tillis (35-10-1, 26 KOs) and Mike Williams met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 56% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 28 days.

    James Tillis lost to Mike Williams via TKO in the 8th round, and adds an loss to his record at 35-11-1.

  • 13.

    James Tillis loses to Joe Bugner

    On September 15, 1986, a 29-year-old James Tillis (33-9, 25 KOs) and a 36-year-old Hungarian boxer Joe Bugner (57-11-1, 36 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 59% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 17 days. Bugner was on a -1-fight win streak with a 51% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 years, 6 months, and 28 days.

    Joe Bugner defeated James Tillis via points decision in the 10-round fight. Bugner improves his record to 58-11-1, while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 33-10.

  • 14.

    James Tillis loses to Mike Tyson

    On May 3, 1986, a 28-year-old James Tillis (31-8, 24 KOs) and a 19-year-old Mike Tyson (19-0, 19 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 3-fight losing streak with a 61% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 8 days. Tyson was on a 19-fight win streak with a 100% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 23 days.

    Mike Tyson defeated James Tillis via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Tyson improves his record to 20-0, while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 31-9.

  • 15.

    James Tillis loses to Tyrell Biggs

    On January 25, 1986, a 28-year-old James Tillis (31-7, 24 KOs) and a 25-year-old Tyrell Biggs (7-0, 6 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 63% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 18 days. Biggs was on a 7-fight win streak with a 85% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 4 days.

    Tyrell Biggs defeated James Tillis via unanimous decision in the 8-round fight. Biggs improves his record to 8-0, while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 31-8.

  • 16.

    James Tillis loses to Gerrie Coetzee

    On September 7, 1985, a 28-year-old James Tillis (31-6, 24 KOs) and a 30-year-old South African boxer Gerrie Coetzee (29-4-1, 18 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 64% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 18 days. Coetzee was on a -1-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 9 months and 6 days.

    Gerrie Coetzee defeated James Tillis via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Coetzee improves his record to 30-4-1, while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 31-7.

  • 17.

    James Tillis loses to Marvis Frazier

    On May 20, 1985, a 27-year-old James Tillis (31-5, 24 KOs) and a 24-year-old Marvis Frazier (13-1, 7 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 5 days. Frazier was on a 3-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 15 days.

    Marvis Frazier defeated James Tillis via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Frazier improves his record to 14-1, while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 31-6.

  • 18.

    James Tillis loses to Carl Williams

    On October 23, 1984, a 27-year-old James Tillis (30-4, 24 KOs) and a 24-year-old Carl Williams (15-0, 12 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 70% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 3 days. Williams was on a 15-fight win streak with a 80% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 14 days.

    Carl Williams defeated James Tillis via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Williams improves his record to 16-0, while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 30-5.

  • 19.

    James Tillis loses to Tim Witherspoon

    On September 23, 1983, a 26-year-old James Tillis (26-3, 20 KOs) and a 25-year-old Tim Witherspoon (16-1, 11 KOs) met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 69% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 14 days. Witherspoon was on a 1-fight win streak with a 64% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 7 days.

    Tim Witherspoon stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 1st round. Witherspoon improves his record to 17-1 (12 KOs), while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 26-4.

  • 20.

    James Tillis loses to Greg Page

    On November 26, 1982, a 25-year-old James Tillis (22-2, 17 KOs) and a 24-year-old Greg Page (19-1, 16 KOs) met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 70% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 12 days. Page was on a -1-fight win streak with a 80% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 15 days.

    Greg Page stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 8th round. Page improves his record to 20-1 (17 KOs), while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 22-3.

  • 21.

    James Tillis loses to Pinklon Thomas

    On August 14, 1982, a 25-year-old James Tillis (22-1, 17 KOs) and a 24-year-old Pinklon Thomas (19-0, 16 KOs) met in the ring.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 73% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 3 days. Thomas was on a 19-fight win streak with a 84% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 11 days.

    Pinklon Thomas stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 8th round. Thomas improves his record to 20-0 (17 KOs), while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 22-2.

  • 22.

    James Tillis loses to Mike Weaver

    On October 3, 1981, a 24-year-old James Tillis (20-0, 16 KOs) and a 30-year-old Mike Weaver (23-9, 16 KOs) met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.

    Tillis came in to the fight on a 20-fight win streak with a 80% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 24 days. Weaver was on a 4-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 11 months and 8 days.

    Mike Weaver defeated James Tillis via unanimous decision in the 15-round heavyweight fight. Weaver improves his record to 24-9, while Tillis adds a loss to his record at 20-1.

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