Best fights of Donald Curry
Over 16 years as a professional, Donald Curry has compiled a 34-6 (25) record, including 19 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Donald Curry KOs Milton McCrory
On December 6, 1985 Donald Curry met Milton McCrory in an undisputed welterweight title unification fight. Curry was 24 years old with a record of 23-0, and McCrory was 23 with a record of 27-0-1. Curry was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and McCrory was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Curry stopped Milton McCrory via KO in the 2nd round. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Donald Curry defeats Marlon Starling in their 2nd fight
On February 4, 1984 Donald Curry defended his WBA welterweight title against Marlon Starling. It was their second meeting. Curry was 22 years old with a record of 17-0, and Starling was 24 with a record of 31-1. Curry was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Starling was on a 6-fight winning streak. Curry won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Donald Curry defeats Marlon Starling
On October 23, 1982 Donald Curry, the WBC-NABF welterweight champion, met Marlon Starling, the IBF-USBA welterweight champion, in a title unification fight. Curry was 21 years old with a record of 14-0, and Starling was 23 with a record of 25-0. Curry was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Starling was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Curry won via split decision. Became the unified welterweight champion.
4. Donald Curry KOs Eduardo Rodriguez
On March 9, 1986 Donald Curry defended his WBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Eduardo Rodriguez. Curry was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curry was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Curry stopped Eduardo Rodriguez via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
5. Donald Curry KOs Colin Jones
On January 19, 1985 Donald Curry defended his WBA and IBF welterweight titles against Colin Jones. Curry was 23 years old with a record of 20-0, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curry was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Curry stopped Colin Jones via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
6. Donald Curry KOs Nino La Rocca
On September 22, 1984 Donald Curry defended his WBA and IBF welterweight titles against Nino La Rocca. Curry was 23 years old with a record of 19-0, and Rocca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curry was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Curry stopped Nino La Rocca via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
7. Donald Curry KOs Roger Stafford
On September 3, 1983 Donald Curry defended his WBA welterweight title against Roger Stafford. Curry was 21 years old with a record of 16-0, and Stafford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curry was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Curry stopped Roger Stafford via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Donald Curry stops Elio Diaz
On April 21, 1984 Donald Curry defended his WBA and IBF welterweight titles against Elio Diaz. Curry was 22 years old with a record of 18-0, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curry was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Curry stopped Elio Diaz via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
9. Donald Curry stops Gianfranco Rosi
On July 8, 1988 Donald Curry fought Gianfranco Rosi for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Curry was 26 years old with a record of 29-2, and Rosi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curry was on a 2-fight winning streak. Curry stopped Gianfranco Rosi via retirement in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Donald Curry loses to Michael Nunn via KO
On October 18, 1990 Donald Curry fought Michael Nunn for the IBF middleweight title. Curry was 29 years old with a record of 33-3, and Nunn was 27 with a record of 35-0. Curry was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nunn was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Nunn stopped Curry via KO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.