Donald Curry losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Donald Curry has compiled a 34-6 (25) record, including 19 title fights across three weight classes. He has six losses, all of them in title fights.
6. Donald Curry loses to Emmett Linton via KO
On April 9, 1997 Donald Curry fought Emmett Linton for the vacant IBA super welterweight title. Curry was 35 years old with a record of 34-5, and Linton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curry was coming off a win. Linton stopped Curry via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Donald Curry loses to Terry Norris via KO
On June 1, 1991 Donald Curry fought Terry Norris for the WBC super welterweight title. Curry was 29 years old with a record of 33-4, and Norris was 23 with a record of 26-3. Curry was coming off a loss, while Norris was on a 6-fight winning streak. Norris stopped Curry via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. 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.
3. Donald Curry loses to René Jacquot via unanimous decision
On February 11, 1989 Donald Curry defended his WBC super welterweight title against René Jacquot. Curry was 27 years old with a record of 31-2, and Jacquot was 0 with a record of 0-0. Curry was on a 4-fight winning streak. Curry lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Jacquot.
2. Donald Curry loses to Mike McCallum via KO
On July 18, 1987 Donald Curry fought Mike McCallum for the WBA super welterweight title. Curry was 25 years old with a record of 27-1, and McCallum was 30 with a record of 31-0. Curry was on a 2-fight winning streak and McCallum was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. McCallum stopped Curry via KO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Donald Curry loses to Lloyd Honeyghan via KO
On September 27, 1986 Donald Curry defended the undisputed welterweight title against Lloyd Honeyghan. Curry was 25 years old with a record of 25-0, and Honeyghan was 26 with a record of 27-0. Curry was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Honeyghan was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Honeyghan stopped Curry via retirement in the 6th round. Lost the undisputed title.