Carmen Basilio Losses

Carmen Basilio had 16 losses in his professional boxing career of 79 fights — four of them in world-title fights and 12 in non-title fights. Two of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Basilio's losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Paul Pender

    On April 22, 1961, a 34-year-old Carmen Basilio (56-15-7, 27 KOs) got a shot at the middleweight The Ring title held by Paul Pender.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 11 days.

    Carmen Basilio was defending his middleweight titles and, fighting for the middleweight The Ring titles against Paul Pender and lost via unanimous decision in the 15-round middleweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 56-16-7.

  • 2.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Gene Fullmer in their 2nd fight

    On June 29, 1960, a 33-year-old Carmen Basilio (54-14-7, 27 KOs) and a 28-year-old Gene Fullmer (43-4-1, 13 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a middleweight bout.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 36% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 10 months and 1 day. Fullmer was on a 0-fight win streak with a 27% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 9 days.

    In the rematch, Gene Fullmer stopped Carmen Basilio via RTD in the 12th round. Fullmer improves his record to 44-4-1 (14 KOs), while Basilio adds a loss to his record at 54-15-7.

  • 3.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Gene Fullmer in their 1st fight

    On August 28, 1959, a 32-year-old Carmen Basilio (54-13-7, 27 KOs) and a 28-year-old Gene Fullmer (41-4, 12 KOs) met in the ring in a middleweight bout.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 36% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 27 days. Fullmer was on a 9-fight win streak with a 26% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 6 months and 8 days.

    Gene Fullmer stopped Carmen Basilio via TKO in the 14th round. Fullmer improves his record to 42-4 (13 KOs), while Basilio adds a loss to his record at 54-14-7.

  • 4.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight

    On March 25, 1958, Carmen Basilio and Sugar Ray Robinson met again in an immediate rematch.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 35% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 2 days. Robinson was on a -1-fight win streak with a 62% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 6 months and 2 days.

    Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Carmen Basilio via split decision in the rematch and wins the The Ring title. Robinson improves his record to 141-6-2, while Basilio adds a loss to his record at 52-13-7.

  • 5.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Johnny Saxton in their 1st fight

    On March 14, 1956, the 28-year-old The Ring welterweight world champion, Carmen Basilio (48-11-7, 22 KOs), faced Johnny Saxton, in a title defense fight.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 12-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 14 days.

    Carmen Basilio was defending his welterweight The Ring titles against Johnny Saxton and lost via unanimous decision in the 15-round welterweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 48-12-7.

  • 6.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Kid Gavilan

    On September 18, 1953, a 26-year-old Carmen Basilio (35-10-5, 17 KOs) got a shot at the welterweight The Ring title held by 27-year-old Cuban boxer Kid Gavilan (94-13-4, 27 KOs).

    Basilio came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 24 days. Gavilán was on a 3-fight win streak with a 24% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 23 days.

    Kid Gavilán defeated Carmen Basilio via split decision and successfully defended his The Ring welterweight title. Gavilán improves his record to 95-13-4, while Basilio adds a loss to his record at 35-11-5.

  • 7.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Billy Graham in their 1st fight

    On August 20, 1952, a 25-year-old Carmen Basilio (28-9-4, 14 KOs) and Billy Graham met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 4 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Billy Graham via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 28-10-4.

  • 8.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Chuck Davey in their 2nd fight

    On July 16, 1952, a 25-year-old Carmen Basilio (28-8-4, 14 KOs) and Chuck Davey met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Basilio came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 35% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 17 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Chuck Davey via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 28-9-4.

  • 9.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Ross Virgo

    On September 26, 1951, a 24-year-old Carmen Basilio (25-7-3, 14 KOs) and Ross Virgo met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 9 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Ross Virgo via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 25-8-3.

  • 10.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Johnny Cesario

    On June 18, 1951, a 24-year-old Carmen Basilio (24-6-3, 14 KOs) and Johnny Cesario met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 42% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 20 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Johnny Cesario via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 24-7-3.

  • 11.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Lester Felton

    On May 29, 1951, a 24-year-old Carmen Basilio (24-5-3, 14 KOs) and Lester Felton met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 43% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 17 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Lester Felton via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 24-6-3.

  • 12.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Vic Cardell in their 1st fight

    On December 15, 1950, a 23-year-old Carmen Basilio (22-4-3, 14 KOs) and Vic Cardell met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 17 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Vic Cardell via split decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 22-5-3.

  • 13.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Eddie Giosa in their 1st fight

    On August 28, 1950, a 23-year-old Carmen Basilio (22-3-3, 14 KOs) and Eddie Giosa met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 28 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Eddie Giosa via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 22-4-3.

  • 14.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Mike Koballa

    On March 27, 1950, a 22-year-old Carmen Basilio (19-2-2, 11 KOs) and Mike Koballa met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 7-fight win streak with a 47% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 21 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Mike Koballa via unanimous decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 19-3-2.

  • 15.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Johnny Cunningham in their 3rd fight

    On August 2, 1949, a 22-year-old Carmen Basilio (12-1-2, 9 KOs) and Johnny Cunningham met in the ring for the 3rd time,.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 12 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Johnny Cunningham via split decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 12-2-2.

  • 16.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Connie Thies

    On May 2, 1949, a 22-year-old Carmen Basilio (8-0-2, 6 KOs) and Connie Thies met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 12 days.

    Carmen Basilio lost to Connie Thies via points decision in the 6-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 8-1-2.

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