Sam Langford Losses

Sam Langford had 43 losses in his professional boxing career of 310 fights — all of which were in non-title fights. Eight of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Langford's losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    Sam Langford loses to Brad Simmons in their 2nd fight

    On August 2, 1925, a 39-year-old Sam Langford (211-42-52, 126 KOs) and Brad Simmons met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 1 day.

    Sam Langford lost to Brad Simmons via TKO in the 1st round, and adds a loss to his record at 211-43-52.

  • 2.

    Sam Langford loses to Battling Gahee in their 2nd fight

    On September 25, 1925, a 39-year-old Sam Langford (210-41-52, 125 KOs) and Battling Gahee met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 20 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Battling Gahee via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 210-42-52.

  • 3.

    Sam Langford loses to Eddie Tremblay in their 1st fight

    On April 23, 1924, a 38-year-old Sam Langford (206-40-50, 122 KOs) and Eddie Tremblay met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Eddie Tremblay via points decision in the 4-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 206-41-50.

  • 4.

    Sam Langford loses to Sonny Goodrich in their 2nd fight

    On December 18, 1923, a 37-year-old Sam Langford (201-39-50, 120 KOs) and Sonny Goodrich met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Sonny Goodrich via points decision in the 10-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 201-40-50.

  • 5.

    Sam Langford loses to Bearcat Wright in their 5th fight

    On August 15, 1923, a 37-year-old Sam Langford (198-38-50, 117 KOs) and Bearcat Wright met in the ring for the 5th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 13 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Bearcat Wright via KO in the 9th round, and adds a loss to his record at 198-39-50.

  • 6.

    Sam Langford loses to Clem Johnson in their 2nd fight

    On July 27, 1923, a 37-year-old Sam Langford (197-37-50, 117 KOs) and Clem Johnson met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 14-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 12 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Clem Johnson via TKO in the 13th round, and adds a loss to his record at 197-38-50.

  • 7.

    Sam Langford loses to Tut Jackson

    On April 6, 1922, a 36-year-old Sam Langford (174-36-44, 99 KOs) and Tut Jackson met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 10 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Tut Jackson via disqualification in the 12-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 174-37-44.

  • 8.

    Sam Langford loses to Bill Tate in their 8th fight

    On March 27, 1922, a 36-year-old Sam Langford (174-35-44, 99 KOs) and Bill Tate met in the ring for the 8th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 10 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Bill Tate via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 174-36-44.

  • 9.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 17th fight

    On January 17, 1922, a 35-year-old Sam Langford (173-34-44, 98 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 17th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 8 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via points decision in the 10-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 173-35-44.

  • 10.

    Sam Langford loses to Lee Anderson in their 5th fight

    On November 24, 1921, a 35-year-old Sam Langford (171-33-44, 98 KOs) and Lee Anderson met in the ring for the 5th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 39% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 6 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Lee Anderson via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 171-34-44.

  • 11.

    Sam Langford loses to Bill Tate in their 7th fight

    On September 21, 1921, a 35-year-old Sam Langford (170-32-44, 97 KOs) and Bill Tate met in the ring for the 7th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 39% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 16 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Bill Tate via newspaper decision in the 12-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 170-33-44.

  • 12.

    Sam Langford loses to Lee Anderson in their 4th fight

    On September 5, 1921, a 35-year-old Sam Langford (170-31-44, 97 KOs) and Lee Anderson met in the ring for the 4th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 39% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 17 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Lee Anderson via newspaper decision in the 12-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 170-32-44.

  • 13.

    Sam Langford loses to Lee Anderson in their 1st fight

    On October 20, 1920, a 34-year-old Sam Langford (158-30-41, 90 KOs) and Lee Anderson met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Lee Anderson via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 158-31-41.

  • 14.

    Sam Langford loses to Bill Tate in their 6th fight

    On September 6, 1920, a 34-year-old Sam Langford (156-29-41, 89 KOs) and Bill Tate met in the ring for the 6th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 7-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Bill Tate via newspaper decision in the 6-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 156-30-41.

  • 15.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 16th fight

    On April 23, 1920, a 34-year-old Sam Langford (149-28-40, 85 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 16th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 14 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via points decision in the 15-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 149-29-40.

  • 16.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 15th fight

    On November 5, 1919, a 33-year-old Sam Langford (142-27-39, 80 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 15th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 37% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 15 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via points decision in the 15-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 142-28-39.

  • 17.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 14th fight

    On September 30, 1919, a 33-year-old Sam Langford (142-26-38, 80 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 14th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 12 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via newspaper decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 142-27-38.

  • 18.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 13th fight

    On July 4, 1919, a 33-year-old Sam Langford (140-25-37, 79 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 13th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 15 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via newspaper decision in the 8-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 140-26-37.

  • 19.

    Sam Langford loses to Willie Meehan

    On March 4, 1919, a 33-year-old Sam Langford (138-24-37, 78 KOs) and Willie Meehan met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 5 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Willie Meehan via points decision in the 4-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 138-25-37.

  • 20.

    Sam Langford loses to Fred Fulton in their 2nd fight

    On December 27, 1918, a 32-year-old Sam Langford (138-23-37, 78 KOs) and Fred Fulton met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 11 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Fred Fulton via points decision in the 4-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 138-24-37.

  • 21.

    Sam Langford loses to Jeff Clark in their 6th fight

    On November 28, 1918, a 32-year-old Sam Langford (136-22-37, 77 KOs) and Jeff Clark met in the ring for the 6th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 13 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Jeff Clark via newspaper decision in the 6-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 136-23-37.

  • 22.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 12th fight

    On May 19, 1918, a 32-year-old Sam Langford (131-21-35, 76 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 12th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 5 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via TKO in the 8th round, and adds a loss to his record at 131-22-35.

  • 23.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 11th fight

    On April 14, 1918, a 32-year-old Sam Langford (131-20-35, 76 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 11th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 28 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via KO in the 6th round, and adds a loss to his record at 131-21-35.

  • 24.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 9th fight

    On September 20, 1917, a 31-year-old Sam Langford (130-19-34, 75 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 9th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via newspaper decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 130-20-34.

  • 25.

    Sam Langford loses to Fred Fulton in their 1st fight

    On June 19, 1917, a 31-year-old Sam Langford (127-18-34, 73 KOs) and Fred Fulton met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 8 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Fred Fulton via TKO in the 7th round, and adds a loss to his record at 127-19-34.

  • 26.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 8th fight

    On May 11, 1917, a 31-year-old Sam Langford (127-17-34, 73 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 8th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 10 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via newspaper decision in the 6-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 127-18-34.

  • 27.

    Sam Langford loses to Bill Tate in their 2nd fight

    On January 25, 1917, a 30-year-old Sam Langford (124-16-34, 72 KOs) and Bill Tate met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 24 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Bill Tate via points decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 124-17-34.

  • 28.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 7th fight

    On April 25, 1916, a 30-year-old Sam Langford (120-15-31, 70 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 7th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 18 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via newspaper decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 120-16-31.

  • 29.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 6th fight

    On March 7, 1916, a 30-year-old Sam Langford (117-14-31, 68 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 6th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via newspaper decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 117-15-31.

  • 30.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 4th fight

    On January 3, 1916, a 29-year-old Sam Langford (114-13-31, 67 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 4th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 41% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via points decision in the 20-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 114-14-31.

  • 31.

    Sam Langford loses to Harry Wills in their 3rd fight

    On December 3, 1915, a 29-year-old Sam Langford (114-12-31, 67 KOs) and Harry Wills met in the ring for the 3rd time,.

    Langford came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 41% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 10 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Harry Wills via newspaper decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 114-13-31.

  • 32.

    Sam Langford loses to Sam McVea in their 8th fight

    On June 29, 1915, a 29-year-old Sam Langford (112-11-29, 66 KOs) and Sam McVea met in the ring for the 8th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 42% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 21 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Sam McVea via points decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 112-12-29.

  • 33.

    Sam Langford loses to Joe Jennette in their 12th fight

    On April 13, 1915, a 29-year-old Sam Langford (111-10-29, 66 KOs) and Joe Jennette met in the ring for the 12th time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 43% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Joe Jennette via points decision in the 12-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 111-11-29.

  • 34.

    Sam Langford loses to Jeff Clark in their 2nd fight

    On October 26, 1914, a 28-year-old Sam Langford (107-9-29, 63 KOs) and Jeff Clark met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 42% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Jeff Clark via newspaper decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 107-10-29.

  • 35.

    Sam Langford loses to Gunboat Smith in their 1st fight

    On November 17, 1913, a 27-year-old Sam Langford (96-8-26, 56 KOs) and Gunboat Smith met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 42% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 21 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Gunboat Smith via points decision in the 12-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 96-9-26.

  • 36.

    Sam Langford loses to Sam McVea in their 2nd fight

    On December 26, 1911, a 25-year-old Sam Langford (85-7-23, 48 KOs) and Sam McVea met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 20 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Sam McVea via points decision in the 20-round heavyweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 85-8-23.

  • 37.

    Sam Langford loses to Fireman Jim Flynn in their 2nd fight

    On February 8, 1910, a 23-year-old Sam Langford (65-6-22, 35 KOs) and Fireman Jim Flynn met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 36% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 29 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Fireman Jim Flynn via newspaper decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 65-7-22.

  • 38.

    Sam Langford loses to Young Peter Jackson in their 4th fight

    On June 13, 1906, a 20-year-old Sam Langford (35-5-17, 18 KOs) and Young Peter Jackson met in the ring for the 4th time,.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 30% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 18 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Young Peter Jackson via TKO in the 5th round, and adds a loss to his record at 35-6-17.

  • 39.

    Sam Langford loses to Jack Johnson

    On April 26, 1906, a 20-year-old Sam Langford (35-4-17, 18 KOs) and a 28-year-old American boxer Jack Johnson (36-5-6, 15 KOs) met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 31% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 21 days. Johnson was on a 6-fight win streak with a 31% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 9 days.

    Jack Johnson defeated Sam Langford via points decision in the 15-round heavyweight fight. Johnson improves his record to 37-5-6, while Langford adds a loss to his record at 35-5-17.

  • 40.

    Sam Langford loses to Joe Jennette in their 1st fight

    On December 25, 1905, a 19-year-old Sam Langford (32-3-17, 16 KOs) and Joe Jennette met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 29% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 18 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Joe Jennette via TKO in the 8th round, and adds a loss to his record at 32-4-17.

  • 41.

    Sam Langford loses to Larry Temple in their 1st fight

    On July 4, 1905, a 19-year-old Sam Langford (31-2-14, 16 KOs) and Larry Temple met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 32% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 18 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Larry Temple via points decision in the 15-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 31-3-14.

  • 42.

    Sam Langford loses to Dave Holly in their 1st fight

    On April 11, 1904, an 18-year-old Sam Langford (20-1-10, 10 KOs) and Dave Holly met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 30% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 20 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Dave Holly via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 20-2-10.

  • 43.

    Sam Langford loses to Danny Duane

    On June 26, 1903, a 17-year-old Sam Langford (10-0-7, 6 KOs) and Danny Duane met in the ring.

    Langford came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 31% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 days.

    Sam Langford lost to Danny Duane via points decision in the 12-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 10-1-7.

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