Larry Donald facts for kids
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| Real name | Larry Ali Donald | |||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | The Legend | |||||||||||||
| Rated at | Heavyweight | |||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in | |||||||||||||
| Reach | 81 in | |||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Born | January 6, 1967 | |||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||
| Boxing record | ||||||||||||||
| Total fights | 50 | |||||||||||||
| Wins | 42 | |||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 24 | |||||||||||||
| Losses | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Draws | 3 | |||||||||||||
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Larry Ali Donald, born on January 6, 1967, is a famous American former professional boxer. Before becoming a pro, he was a very successful amateur boxer. He won a bronze medal at the 1991 World Amateur Boxing Championships. He also won a gold medal at the 1992 World Championship Challenge. This made him the amateur world Super Heavyweight champion. He then represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics. During his professional career, he fought and beat many well-known boxers. These included Evander Holyfield, Jeremy Williams, Bert Cooper, Tim Witherspoon, and Ross Puritty.
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Larry Donald's Amateur Boxing Journey
Larry Donald had a great start in boxing as an amateur. He was chosen to represent the United States at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. He competed in the Super Heavyweight division.
Donald's Olympic Performance
At the 1992 Olympics, Larry Donald had these results:
- He had a bye in the first round, meaning he didn't have to fight.
- He defeated Nikolay Kulpin from the Unified Team (which was the former Soviet Union). He won by "RSC 3," which means the referee stopped the contest in the third round.
- He lost to Roberto Balado from Cuba with a score of 4–10.
Other Amateur Achievements
Besides the Olympics, Donald had many other wins as an amateur. He was a two-time National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion. He won this title in both 1989 and 1990. He also became the United States National Amateur Champion at Super Heavyweight in 1991.
In March 1992, just before the Olympics, he won the World Championship Challenge. This event took place in Tampa, Florida. Larry Donald finished his amateur career with an impressive record. He had 67 wins and only 5 losses in 72 fights.
Larry "The Legend" Donald's Pro Career
Larry Donald became a professional boxer on January 3, 1993. He quickly showed his skills by winning his first fight. He earned a technical knockout against Craig Brinson. His nickname was "The Legend."
Early Professional Success
In 1994, Larry Donald continued his winning streak. He beat Jeremy Williams, who was also undefeated at the time. He also defeated Bert Cooper. However, he faced his first professional loss against former champion Riddick Bowe. This fight was famous because Bowe had hit Donald twice at a press conference before the match.
Later Career and Big Fights
Larry Donald returned to the spotlight in late 1997. He outpointed (won on points against) former champion Tim Witherspoon. For many years, he fought on undercards for Don King, a famous boxing promoter. He was known for his very defensive style, which some fans found not very exciting.
In July 2001, he had an important fight against Kirk Johnson. Johnson had a record of 31 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Donald lost this fight by a close decision. In 2002, he traveled to Germany to fight Vitali Klitschko. Even though Donald was 35, he was known as a very tough fighter. But Klitschko, a powerful puncher, stopped Donald in the 10th round. He knocked Donald down three times.
A Big Upset Win
Many thought Donald's career might be over after the Klitschko fight. But in November 2004, he made a big comeback. He scored an upset win against the legendary Evander Holyfield. Holyfield is a Hall of Famer and a former champion. Donald won almost every round against him, earning the NABC World Champion Title.
In 2005, Donald had a controversial loss to the giant Russian boxer Nicolay Valuev. This fight was an eliminator, meaning the winner would get to fight for the WBA belt. Donald's loss meant he missed the chance to fight John Ruiz for the title. His last fight was on July 30, 2007, when he lost to Alexander Povetkin.
Larry Donald's Boxing Record Summary
Larry Donald had a long and successful career. He fought a total of 50 professional fights.
| 50 fights | 42 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 24 | 1 |
| By decision | 18 | 4 |
| Draws | 3 | |
See also
In Spanish: Larry Donald para niños
