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Donnell Holmes | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 3, 1973 |
| Other names | The Real Touch of Sleep |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Donnell Holmes (born January 3, 1973) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2012.
Holmes had an amateur record of 73-13 (64 KOs) before turning professional in January 2003, winning his first fight at The Hilton in Wilmington, North Carolina in which Holmes beat fellow American fighter Johan Carrington.
He was promoted by Gary Shaw after leaving Don King.
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