Best fights of Donny Lalonde
Over 23 years as a professional, Donny Lalonde has compiled a 41-5-1 (33) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Donny Lalonde KOs Leslie Stewart
On May 29, 1988 Donny Lalonde defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Leslie Stewart. Lalonde was 28 years old with a record of 30-2, and Stewart was 27 with a record of 26-2. Lalonde was on a 11-fight winning streak and Stewart was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lalonde stopped Leslie Stewart via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
2. Donny Lalonde KOs Eddie Davis
On November 27, 1987 Donny Lalonde fought Eddie Davis for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. Lalonde was 27 years old with a record of 29-2, and Davis was 36 with a record of 34-5-1. Lalonde was on a 10-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lalonde stopped Eddie Davis via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Donny Lalonde loses to Sugar Ray Leonard via KO
On November 7, 1988 Donny Lalonde defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Sugar Ray Leonard. Lalonde was 28 years old with a record of 31-2, and Leonard was 32 with a record of 34-1. Lalonde was on a 12-fight winning streak and Leonard was on a 7-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Lalonde via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. Donny Lalonde loses to Virgil Hill via unanimous decision
On July 5, 2003 Donny Lalonde faced Virgil Hill in a cruiserweight bout. Lalonde was 43 years old with a record of 41-4-1, and Hill was 39 with a record of 48-4. Lalonde was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hill was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lalonde lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hill.
5. Donny Lalonde KOs Jimmy Gradson
On February 11, 1984 Donny Lalonde defended his Canada light heavyweight title against Jimmy Gradson. Lalonde was 23 years old with a record of 15-1, and Gradson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lalonde was on a 11-fight winning streak. Lalonde stopped Jimmy Gradson via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Donny Lalonde loses to Bobby Czyz via unanimous decision
On May 8, 1992 Donny Lalonde fought Bobby Czyz for the WBA cruiserweight title. Lalonde was 32 years old with a record of 35-3, and Czyz was 30 with a record of 39-5. Lalonde was on a 4-fight winning streak and Czyz was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lalonde lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Czyz.
7. Donny Lalonde KOs Don Hurtle in their 2nd fight
On September 8, 1984 Donny Lalonde defended his Canada light heavyweight title against Don Hurtle. It was their second meeting. Lalonde was 24 years old with a record of 17-1, and Hurtle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lalonde was on a 13-fight winning streak. Lalonde stopped Don Hurtle via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
8. Donny Lalonde KOs Roddy MacDonald
On July 4, 1983 Donny Lalonde fought Roddy MacDonald for the vacant Canada light heavyweight title. Lalonde was 23 years old with a record of 13-1, and MacDonald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lalonde was on a 9-fight winning streak. Lalonde stopped Roddy MacDonald via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Donny Lalonde defeats Mustafa Hamsho
On May 7, 1987 Donny Lalonde fought Mustafa Hamsho for the vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title. Lalonde was 27 years old with a record of 28-2, and Hamsho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lalonde was on a 9-fight winning streak. Lalonde won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Donny Lalonde KOs Frank Walters
On August 12, 1986 Donny Lalonde faced Frank Walters. Lalonde was 26 years old with a record of 24-2, and Walters was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lalonde was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lalonde stopped Frank Walters via KO in the 1st round.