Best fights of Donovan Ruddock
Over 33 years as a professional, Donovan Ruddock has compiled a 40-6-1 (30) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Donovan Ruddock KOs Michael Dokes
On April 4, 1990 Donovan Ruddock fought Michael Dokes for the WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Ruddock was 26 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Dokes was 31 with a record of 41-2-2. Ruddock was on a 13-fight winning streak and Dokes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Michael Dokes via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Donovan Ruddock KOs Phil Jackson
On June 26, 1992 Donovan Ruddock fought Phil Jackson for the vacant IBC heavyweight title. Ruddock was 28 years old with a record of 26-3-1, and Jackson was 28 with a record of 25-0. Ruddock was coming off a win and Jackson was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Phil Jackson via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Donovan Ruddock loses to Mike Tyson in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 28, 1991 Donovan Ruddock faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ruddock was 27 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Tyson was 24 with a record of 40-1. Ruddock was coming off a loss, while Tyson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ruddock lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tyson.
4. Donovan Ruddock stops Greg Page
On February 15, 1992 Donovan Ruddock faced Greg Page in a heavyweight bout. Ruddock was 28 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Page was 33 with a record of 34-9. Ruddock was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Page was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Greg Page via retirement in the 8th round.
5. Donovan Ruddock KOs James Smith
On July 2, 1989 Donovan Ruddock faced James Smith in a heavyweight bout. Ruddock was 25 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Smith was 36 with a record of 19-7-1. Ruddock was on a 12-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped James Smith via KO in the 7th round.
6. Donovan Ruddock loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On March 18, 1991 Donovan Ruddock faced Mike Tyson in a heavyweight bout. Ruddock was 27 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Tyson was 24 with a record of 39-1. Ruddock was on a 16-fight winning streak and Tyson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Ruddock via TKO in the 7th round.
7. Donovan Ruddock KOs Ken Lakusta
On May 28, 1988 Donovan Ruddock fought Ken Lakusta for the vacant Canada heavyweight title. Ruddock was 24 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Lakusta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruddock was on a 9-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Ken Lakusta via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Donovan Ruddock KOs Mike Rouse
On December 8, 1990 Donovan Ruddock faced Mike Rouse. Ruddock was 26 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Rouse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruddock was on a 15-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Mike Rouse via KO in the 1st round.
9. Donovan Ruddock KOs Egerton Marcus
On October 12, 2001 Donovan Ruddock fought Egerton Marcus for the vacant Canada heavyweight title. Ruddock was 37 years old with a record of 37-5-1, and Marcus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruddock was on a 9-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Egerton Marcus via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Donovan Ruddock KOs Derek Amos
On May 27, 1999 Donovan Ruddock faced Derek Amos. Ruddock was 35 years old with a record of 33-5-1, and Amos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruddock was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Derek Amos via TKO in the 1st round.