Donovan Ruddock losses
Over 33 years as a professional, Donovan Ruddock has compiled a 40-6-1 (30) record, including seven title fights. He has six losses against five different opponents, three of them in title fights.
6. Donovan Ruddock loses to Dillon Carman via KO
On September 11, 2015 Donovan Ruddock fought Dillon Carman for the vacant Canada heavyweight title. Ruddock was 51 years old with a record of 40-5-1, and Carman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruddock was on a 12-fight winning streak. Carman stopped Ruddock via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Donovan Ruddock loses to Tommy Morrison via KO
On June 10, 1995 Donovan Ruddock fought Tommy Morrison for the vacant IBC heavyweight title. Ruddock was 31 years old with a record of 28-4-1, and Morrison was 26 with a record of 44-2-1. Ruddock was coming off a win and Morrison was on a 3-fight winning streak. Morrison stopped Ruddock via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Donovan Ruddock loses to Lennox Lewis via KO
On October 31, 1992 Donovan Ruddock fought Lennox Lewis for the Commonwealth heavyweight title. Ruddock was 28 years old with a record of 27-3-1, and Lewis was 27 with a record of 21-0. Ruddock was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lewis was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Lewis stopped Ruddock via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the 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.
2. 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.
1. Donovan Ruddock loses to David Jaco via KO
On April 30, 1985 Donovan Ruddock faced David Jaco. Ruddock was 21 years old with a record of 9-0-1, and Jaco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruddock was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Jaco stopped Ruddock via retirement in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.