Zora Folley Losses

Zora Folley had 11 losses in his professional boxing career of 96 fights — one of them in world-title fight and 10 in non-title fights. Seven of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Folley's losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    Zora Folley loses to Mac Foster

    On September 29, 1970, a 39-year-old Zora Folley (79-10-6, 44 KOs) and Mac Foster met in the ring.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 10 months and 24 days.

    Zora Folley lost to Mac Foster via KO in the 1st round, and adds a loss to his record at 79-11-6.

  • 2.

    Zora Folley loses to Oscar Bonavena in their 2nd fight

    On July 6, 1968, a 37-year-old Zora Folley (76-9-6, 42 KOs) and a 25-year-old Argentinian boxer Oscar Bonavena (35-4, 28 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Folley came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 22 days. Bonavena was on a 4-fight win streak with a 71% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 5 days.

    In the rematch, Oscar Bonavena defeated Zora Folley via majority decision in the 10-round fight. Bonavena improves his record to 36-4, while Folley adds a loss to his record at 76-10-6.

  • 3.

    Zora Folley loses to Brian London

    On November 13, 1967, a 36-year-old Zora Folley (76-8-4, 42 KOs) and Brian London met in the ring.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 10 days.

    Zora Folley lost to Brian London via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 76-9-4.

  • 4.

    Zora Folley loses to Muhammad Ali

    On March 22, 1967, a 35-year-old Zora Folley (74-7-4, 40 KOs) got a shot at the undisputed heavyweight championship held by 25-year-old Muhammad Ali (28-0, 22 KOs).

    Folley came in to the fight on a 7-fight win streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 5 days. Ali was on a 28-fight win streak with a 78% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 16 days.

    Muhammad Ali stopped Zora Folley via KO in the 7th round of the 15-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Ali improves his record to 29-0 (23 KOs), while Folley adds a loss to his record at 74-8-4.

  • 5.

    Zora Folley loses to Ernie Terrell

    On July 27, 1963, a 32-year-old Zora Folley (63-6-3, 35 KOs) and a 24-year-old Ernie Terrell (31-4, 16 KOs) met in the ring.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 4 days. Terrell was on a 7-fight win streak with a 45% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 14 days.

    Ernie Terrell defeated Zora Folley via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Terrell improves his record to 32-4, while Folley adds a loss to his record at 63-7-3.

  • 6.

    Zora Folley loses to Doug Jones in their 2nd fight

    On December 15, 1962, a 31-year-old Zora Folley (62-5-2, 35 KOs) and Doug Jones met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 9-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 26 days.

    Zora Folley lost to Doug Jones via KO in the 7th round, and adds a loss to his record at 62-6-2.

  • 7.

    Zora Folley loses to Alejandro Lavorante

    On May 11, 1961, a 29-year-old Zora Folley (53-4-2, 30 KOs) and Alejandro Lavorante met in the ring.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 1 day.

    Zora Folley lost to Alejandro Lavorante via KO in the 7th round, and adds a loss to his record at 53-5-2.

  • 8.

    Zora Folley loses to Sonny Liston

    On July 18, 1960, a 29-year-old Zora Folley (51-3-2, 29 KOs) and a 28-year-old Sonny Liston (29-1, 20 KOs) met in the ring.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 10-fight win streak with a 51% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 13 days. Liston was on a 22-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 23 days.

    Sonny Liston stopped Zora Folley via KO in the 3rd round. Liston improves his record to 30-1 (21 KOs), while Folley adds a loss to his record at 51-4-2.

  • 9.

    Zora Folley loses to Henry Cooper in their 1st fight

    On October 14, 1958, a 27-year-old Zora Folley (41-2-2, 26 KOs) and a 24-year-old English boxer Henry Cooper (16-7-1, 12 KOs) met in the ring.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 57% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 19 days. Cooper was on a 1-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 11 days.

    Henry Cooper defeated Zora Folley via points decision in the 10-round fight. Cooper improves his record to 17-7-1, while Folley adds a loss to his record at 41-3-2.

  • 10.

    Zora Folley loses to Young Jack Johnson

    On December 1, 1955, a 24-year-old Zora Folley (21-1-1, 15 KOs) and Young Jack Johnson met in the ring in a heavyweight bout.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 65% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 7 days.

    Zora Folley lost to Young Jack Johnson via RTD in the 5th round, and adds a loss to his record at 21-2-1.

  • 11.

    Zora Folley loses to Johnny Summerlin

    On June 23, 1955, a 24-year-old Zora Folley (18-0-1, 12 KOs) and Johnny Summerlin met in the ring.

    Folley came in to the fight on a 17-fight win streak with a 63% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 7 days.

    Zora Folley lost to Johnny Summerlin via RTD in the 6th round, and adds a loss to his record at 18-1-1.

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