Larry Donald

Larry Donald
Statistics
Real name	Larry Ali Donald
Nickname(s)	The Legend
Rated at	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach	81 in (206 cm)
Nationality	American
Born	(1967-01-06) January 6, 1967
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	50
Wins	42
Wins by KO	24
Losses	5
Draws	3
Medal record Men's boxing Representing  United States World Amateur Championships 1991 Sydney Super heavyweight

Larry Ali Donald (born January 6, 1967) is an American former professional boxer. As an amateur he won a bronze medal in the super heavyweight division at the 1991 World Championships and represented the United States at the 1992 Olympics.

Professional career

Larry "The Legend" Donald turned pro on January 3, 1993, earning a technical knockout against Craig Brinson. In 1994 he beat fellow undefeated prospect Jeremy Williams, and Bert Cooper, but suffered his first defeat when losing widely to ex-champ Riddick Bowe, who had infamously hit Donald at the pre-fight press conference.

He resurfaced in late 1997 outpointing ex-champ Tim Witherspoon, but spent many years fighting low profile on Don King undercards, unpopular with fans and the press for his negative, ultra-defensive and extremely unentertaining style.

In July 2001 he had a high-profile world title eliminator with Kirk Johnson, 31–0–1, but lost a close decision.

In 2002 he travelled to Germany to face Vitali Klitschko. Even at the age of 35, Donald was considered one of the most durable fighters in the world, but the heavy hitting Klitschko surprisingly stopped the veteran, decking him three times in the 10th round.

Although things looked over, Donald seemingly reinvented himself in November 2004 with an upset win over the legendary, Evander Holyfield, winning nearly every round against a Hall of Famer ex-champ for the NABC World Champion Title.

In 2005, Donald controversially lost a title eliminator bout to giant-sized Russian Nicolay Valuev which would have earned him the right to fight John Ruiz for the WBA belt.

On July 30, 2007, Donald returned to ring to face Alexander Povetkin, and lost a lopsided decision.

Amateur career

Donald was the American representative at Super Heavyweight at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. His results were:

• 1st round bye
• Defeated Nikolay Kulpin (Unified Team/Former Soviet Union) RSC 3 (0:02)
• Lost to Roberto Balado (Cuba) 4–10

In addition to his Olympic run, Donald had a successful amateur career, including:

• National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion (1989, 1990)
• United States National Amateur Champion at Super Heavyweight (1991)

He also won the World Championship Challenge in Tampa, Florida USA March 13–14, 1992 right before going into the 1992 summer Olympics Games.

Professional boxing record

42 Wins (24 knockouts, 18 decisions), 5 Losses (1 knockout, 4 decisions), 3 Draws
Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	42–5–3	Alexander Povetkin	UD	10	30/06/2007	Olympisky Sport Hall, Moscow, Russia
Loss	42–4–3	Nikolay Valuev	MD	12	01/10/2005	EWE Arena, Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany	For WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight title. WBA Heavyweight title eliminator.
Draw	42–3–3	Ray Austin	MD	12	30/04/2005	Madison Square Garden, New York, United States	For WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight title. WBA Heavyweight title eliminator.
Win	42–3–2	Evander Holyfield	UD	12	13/11/2004	Madison Square Garden, New York, United States	Won vacant NABC World Champion Heavyweight title. NYSAC indefinitely suspended Holyfield from boxing after this fight for health reasons.
Win	41–3–2	Mario Cawley	TKO	3 (10)	07/08/2004	Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana, United States
Win	40–3–2	Sedreck Fields	UD	10	15/05/2004	Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, United States
Loss	39–3–2	Vitali Klitschko	TKO	10 (12)	23/11/2002	Arena Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany	For WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight title. WBA Heavyweight title eliminator. 3 knockdown rule ends the fight.
Win	39–2–2	James Stanton	UD	10	01/06/2002	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Stanton was docked a point by the referee twice for low blows.
Loss	38–2–2	Kirk Johnson	UD	10	07/07/2001	KeySpan Park, Brooklyn, New York, United States	WBA Heavyweight title eliminator.
Draw	38–1–2	Obed Sullivan	MD	12	28/11/2000	Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, United States	Retained WBO NABO Heavyweight title.
Win	38–1–1	Phil Jackson	KO	5 (10)	25/05/2000	Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win	37–1–1	Mark Bradley	TKO	2 (12)	29/02/2000	Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, United States	Won vacant WBO NABO Heavyweight title.
Win	36–1–1	Jeff Lally	TKO	2 (10)	11/12/1999	Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win	35–1–1	Marion Wilson	TD	5 (10)	12/06/1999	Shriner's Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
Win	34–1–1	Artis Pendergrass	UD	10	06/03/1999	UM Sports Pavilion, Minneapolis, United States
Win	33–1–1	Mike Sedillo	UD	10	18/12/1998	Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win	32–1–1	Ross Puritty	UD	10	21/04/1998	Players Island Casino, Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win	31–1–1	Levi Billups	UD	10	05/02/1998	Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, United States
Win	30–1–1	Tim Witherspoon	UD	10	13/12/1997	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States	Retained WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title.
Win	29–1–1	Ricardo Kennedy	TKO	5 (10)	06/11/1997	Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win	28–1–1	Tyrell Biggs	KO	2 (10)	11/09/1997	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	27–1–1	Jeff Lally	KO	3 (10)	30/08/1997	El Polideportivo, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win	26–1–1	Jose Ribalta	TKO	6 (10)	15/07/1997	Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, New York, United States
Win	25–1–1	Anthony Willis	TKO	9 (10)	05/06/1997	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	24–1–1	Ahmed Abdin	UD	12	08/04/1997	Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States	Won WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title.
Win	23–1–1	Cleveland Woods	PTS	8	24/01/1997	Brøndby hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Win	22–1–1	James Gaines	UD	10	17/12/1996	National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, United States
Win	21–1–1	Richard Mason	UD	10	08/11/1996	Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, United States
Win	20–1–1	Derrick Roddy	TKO	2 (10)	08/08/1996	Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win	19–1–1	Jorge Valdes	TKO	6 (12)	02/06/1996	Mystic Lake Casino, Shakopee, Minnesota, United States	Won vacant WBO NABO Heavyweight title. Inaugural Title
Win	18–1–1	Will Hinton	SD	10	03/05/1996	MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, United States
Win	17–1–1	Brian Sargent	TKO	2 (?)	16/09/1995	Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw	16–1–1	David Dixon	TD	4 (10)	28/03/1995	Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States	Bout stopped after four completed rounds due to Donald being cut by an accidental headbutt.
Loss	16–1	Riddick Bowe	UD	12	03/12/1994	Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, United States	Lost WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title.
Win	16–0	Dan Murphy	UD	10	05/07/1994	District of Columbia, United States
Win	15–0	Juan Antonio Diaz	KO	6 (12)	04/06/1994	Reno Hilton, Reno, Nevada, United States	Won WBA Fedelatin Heavyweight title.
Win	14–0	Bert Cooper	TKO	7 (12)	14/04/1994	Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, United States	Retained WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title.
Win	13–0	Jeremy Williams	MD	12	12/03/1994	MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States	Won WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title.
Win	12–0	Michael Dixon	TKO	6 (10)	13/02/1994	Bally's Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	11–0	Dwayne Hall	TKO	3 (?)	16/12/1993	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	10–0	Eugene Adams	TKO	2 (?)	19/11/1993	Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	9–0	Kimmuel Odum	TKO	1 (?)	30/10/1993	America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win	8–0	Mike Gans	KO	3 (8)	27/08/1993	Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Win	7–0	Al Shoffner	KO	5 (?)	17/07/1993	Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, United States
Win	6–0	Daniel Dăncuţă	MD	6	06/06/1993	The Aladdin, Las Vegas, United States
Win	5–0	Will Hinton	TKO	4 (6)	08/05/1993	Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, United States
Win	4–0	Matthew Brooks	UD	6	14/03/1993	The Aladdin, Las Vegas, United States
Win	3–0	Louis Edward Jackson	KO	4 (6)	06/02/1993	Sports Arena, San Diego, United States
Win	2–0	Bruce Johnson	TKO	2 (?)	17/01/1993	Las Vegas, United States
Win	1–0	Craig Brinson	TKO	2 (6)	03/01/1993	Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, United States

External links

• Professional boxing record for Larry Donald from BoxRec

1992 USA Olympic Boxing Team
Athletes	Eric Griffin Tim Austin Sergio Reyes Julian Wheeler Oscar De La Hoya Vernon Forrest Pepe Reilly Raúl Márquez Chris Byrd Montell Griffin Danell Nicholson Larry Donald
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