Larry Donald

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Larry Donald
Born
Larry Ali Donald

(1967-01-06) January 6, 1967 (age 58)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Legend
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach81 in (206 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins42
Wins by KO24
Losses5
Draws3
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
World Amateur Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1991 Sydney Super heavyweight

Larry Ali Donald (born January 6, 1967) is an American former professional boxer. As an amateur he won a bronze medal in the super heavyweight division at the 1991 World Championships and won a gold medal at the 1992 World Championship Challenge and becoming amateur world Super heavyweight champion going into the 1992 Olympic Games represented the United States at the 1992 Olympics. During his professional career, he defeated the likes of Evander Holyfield, Jeremy Williams, Bert Cooper, Tim Witherspoon, and Ross Puritty.

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Amateur career

Donald was the American representative at Super Heavyweight at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. His results were:

In addition to his Olympic run, Donald had a successful amateur career, including:

He also won the World Championship Challenge in Tampa, Florida, March 13–14, 1992, right before going into the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Donald finished his with 72 fights, completing a record of 67 wins, 5 losses. [1]

Professional career

Larry "The Legend" Donald turned pro on January 3, 1993, earning a technical knockout against Craig Brinson. In 1994 he beat fellow undefeated prospect Jeremy Williams, and Bert Cooper, but suffered his first defeat when losing widely to ex-champ Riddick Bowe, who had infamously sucker punched Donald twice at the pre-fight press conference.

He resurfaced in late 1997 outpointing ex-champ Tim Witherspoon, but spent many years fighting low profile on Don King under cards, unpopular with fans and the press for his negative, ultra-defensive and extremely unentertaining style.

In July 2001 he had a high-profile world title eliminator with Kirk Johnson, 31–0–1, but lost a close decision.

In 2002 he traveled to Germany to face Vitali Klitschko. Even at the age of 35, Donald was considered one of the most durable fighters in the world, but the heavy hitting Klitschko surprisingly stopped the veteran, decking him three times in the 10th round.

Although things looked over, Donald seemingly reinvented himself in November 2004 with an upset win over the legendary Evander Holyfield, winning nearly every round against the Hall of Famer ex-champ for the NABC World Champion Title.

In 2005, Donald controversially lost a title eliminator bout to giant-sized Russian Nicolay Valuev which would have earned him the right to fight John Ruiz for the WBA belt.

On July 30, 2007, Donald returned to ring to face Alexander Povetkin, and lost a lopsided decision.

Professional boxing record

50 fights42 wins5 losses
By knockout241
By decision184
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
50Loss42–5–3 Alexander Povetkin UD1030 Jun 2007 Olympisky Sport Hall, Moscow
49Loss42–4–3 Nikolay Valuev MD121 Oct 2005 EWE Arena, Oldenburg For WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight title
48Draw42–3–3 Ray Austin MD12 30 Apr 2005 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York For WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight title
47Win42–3–2 Evander Holyfield UD12 13 Nov 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York Won vacant NABC Heavyweight title
46Win41–3–2Mario CawleyTKO3 (10), 1:317 Aug 2004 Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana
45Win40–3–2Sedreck FieldsUD10 15 May 2004 Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
44Loss39–3–2 Vitali Klitschko TKO10 (12), 2:3523 Nov 2002 Arena Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen For WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight title
43Win39–2–2James StantonUD10 1 Jun 2002 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
42Loss38–2–2 Kirk Johnson UD107 Jul 2001 KeySpan Park, Brooklyn, New York
41Draw38–1–2 Obed Sullivan MD1228 Nov 2000 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Retained WBO NABO Heavyweight title
40Win38–1–1 Phil Jackson KO5 (10), 2:2825 May 2000 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi
39Win37–1–1Mark BradleyTKO2 (12),29 Feb 2000 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Won vacant WBO NABO Heavyweight title
38Win36–1–1Jeff LallyTKO2 (10), 1:0211 Dec 1999 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi
37Win35–1–1 Marion Wilson TD5 (10)12 Jun 1999 Shriner's Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts
36Win34–1–1Artis PendergrassUD106 Mar 1999 UM Sports Pavilion, Minneapolis, Minnesota
35Win33–1–1Mike SedilloUD1018 Dec 1998Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
34Win32–1–1 Ross Puritty UD1021 Apr 1998Players Island Casino, Lake Charles, Louisiana
33Win31–1–1Levi BillupsUD105 Feb 1998Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho
32Win30–1–1 Tim Witherspoon UD1013 Dec 1997 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut Retained WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title
31Win29–1–1Ricardo KennedyTKO5 (10), 2:326 Nov 1997 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
30Win28–1–1 Tyrell Biggs KO2 (10), 1:0011 Sep 1997 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut
29Win27–1–1Jeff LallyKO3 (10)30 Aug 1997El Polideportivo, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires
28Win26–1–1 Jose Ribalta TKO6 (10)15 Jul 1997Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, New York
27Win25–1–1Anthony WillisTKO9 (10)5 Jun 1997 Atlantic City, New Jersey
26Win24–1–1Ahmed AbdinUD128 Apr 1997 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi Won WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title
25Win23–1–1Cleveland WoodsPTS824 Jan 1997 Brøndby hallen, Copenhagen
24Win22–1–1James GainesUD1017 Dec 1996 National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland
23Win21–1–1Richard MasonUD108 Nov 1996Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada
22Win20–1–1Derrick RoddyTKO2 (10), 2:418 Aug 1996 Lake Charles, Louisiana
21Win19–1–1Jorge ValdesTKO6 (12), 2:322 Jun 1996 Mystic Lake Casino, Shakopee, Minnesota Won vacant WBO NABO Heavyweight title
20Win18–1–1Will HintonSD103 May 1996 MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois
19Win17–1–1Brian SargentTKO2 (10), 2:3216 Sep 1995 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
18Draw16–1–1David DixonTD4 (10), 3:0028 Mar 1995Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Bout stopped due to Donald being cut by an accidental headbutt
17Loss16–1 Riddick Bowe UD12 3 Dec 1994 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada Lost WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title
16Win16–0Dan MurphyUD105 Jul 1994 Washington Convention Center, District of Columbia
15Win15–0Juan Antonio DiazKO6 (12), 1:274 Jun 1994 Reno Hilton, Reno, Nevada Won WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight title
14Win14–0 Bert Cooper TKO7 (12), 1:1614 Apr 1994Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi Retained WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title
13Win13–0 Jeremy Williams MD1212 Mar 1994 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada Won WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title
12Win12–0Michael DixonTKO6 (10), 3:0013 Feb 1994 Bally's Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
11Win11–0Dwayne HallTKO3 (6)16 Dec 1993 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut
10Win10–0Eugene AdamsTKO2 (6)19 Nov 1993 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
9Win9–0Kimmuel OdumTKO1 (?)30 Oct 1993 America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
8Win8–0Mike GansKO3 (8)27 Aug 1993 Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, California
7Win7–0Al ShoffnerKO5 (6), 1:1317 Jul 1993 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
6Win6–0 Daniel Dăncuță MD66 Jun 1993The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada
5Win5–0Will HintonTKO4 (6), 2:168 May 1993 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada
4Win4–0Matthew BrooksUD614 Mar 1993The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada
3Win3–0Louis Edward JacksonKO4 (6), 1:596 Feb 1993 Sports Arena, San Diego, California
2Win2–0Bruce JohnsonTKO2 (6), 2:2717 Jan 1993Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
1Win1–0 Craig Brinson TKO2 (6), 1:473 Jan 1993 Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood

References

  1. ↑ Larry Donald Record at BoxingRecords.com
Preceded by
Edward Escobedo
 United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion
1991		Succeeded by
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