Best fights of Larry Donald
Over 14 years as a professional, Larry Donald has compiled a 42-5-3 (24) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Larry Donald defeats Tim Witherspoon
On December 13, 1997 Larry Donald defended his WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title against Tim Witherspoon. Donald was 30 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Witherspoon was 39 with a record of 46-5. Donald was on a 13-fight winning streak and Witherspoon was coming off a win. Donald won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Larry Donald defeats Jeremy Williams
On March 12, 1994 Larry Donald fought Jeremy Williams for the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Donald was 27 years old with a record of 12-0, and Williams was 21 with a record of 15-0. Donald was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Williams was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Donald won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Larry Donald loses to Riddick Bowe via unanimous decision
On December 3, 1994 Larry Donald defended his WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title against Riddick Bowe. Donald was 27 years old with a record of 16-0, and Bowe was 27 with a record of 34-1. Donald was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Donald lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Bowe.
4. Larry Donald KOs Mark Bradley
On February 29, 2000 Larry Donald fought Mark Bradley for the vacant WBO-NABO heavyweight title. Donald was 33 years old with a record of 36-1-1, and Bradley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Donald was on a 20-fight winning streak. Donald stopped Mark Bradley via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Larry Donald loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On November 23, 2002 Larry Donald fought Vitali Klitschko for the WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Donald was 35 years old with a record of 39-2-2, and Klitschko was 31 with a record of 31-1. Donald was coming off a win and Klitschko was on a 4-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Donald via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
6. Larry Donald KOs José Ribalta
On July 15, 1997 Larry Donald faced José Ribalta in a heavyweight bout. Donald was 30 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Ribalta was 34 with a record of 38-13-1. Donald was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Ribalta was coming off a loss. Donald stopped José Ribalta via TKO in the 6th round.
7. Larry Donald KOs Jorge Valdes
On June 2, 1996 Larry Donald fought Jorge Valdes for the vacant WBO-NABO heavyweight title. Donald was 29 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Valdes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Donald was on a 2-fight winning streak. Donald stopped Jorge Valdes via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Larry Donald loses to Nikolai Valuev via majority decision
On October 1, 2005 Larry Donald fought Nikolai Valuev for the WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Donald was 38 years old with a record of 42-3-3, and Valuev was 32 with a record of 41-0. Valuev was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Donald lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Valuev.
9. Larry Donald KOs Juan Antonio Diaz
On June 4, 1994 Larry Donald fought Juan Antonio Diaz for the vacant WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title. Donald was 27 years old with a record of 14-0, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Donald was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Donald stopped Juan Antonio Diaz via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Larry Donald defeats Ross Puritty
On April 21, 1998 Larry Donald faced Ross Puritty in a heavyweight bout. Donald was 31 years old with a record of 31-1-1, and Puritty was 31 with a record of 23-11-1. Donald was on a 15-fight winning streak, while Puritty was coming off a loss. Donald won via unanimous decision.