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Donovan Ruddock Biography

Donovan Ruddock is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on December 21, 1963 in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. Former heavyweight boxer from Canada known as “Razor” due to his strong jabs. He is famous for knockouts of boxers such as the fellow Heavyweight champ Michael Dokes.

A former heavyweight Former Heavyweight Mike Tyson described the blows Ruddock inflicted on him as being the most brutal he ever experienced in the ring. described the punches Ruddock dealt him as the most brutal he’s ever had in the boxing ring.

Ruddock was ranked 70th on The Ring magazine’s list of “The 100 Greatest Punchers of All-Time”.

As an amateur boxer, Ruddock had a win over Lennox Lewis in March 1980 in Toronto at the Ontario Junior Boxing Championship, winning via a split decision (3:2) in the 75 kg weight class (165 lbs). He turned pro in 1982, but his career started slowly, having only 11 fights between 1982 and 1985. He won eight of his first nine fights, but drew his fifth. More controversy would follow in April 1985 when he lost to journeyman David Jaco, who would be KO’d by a young Mike Tyson the next year. After eight rounds Ruddock’s corner threw in the towel when he complained of breathing problems. Jaco was awarded a TKO victory. It was discovered Ruddock had a rare respiratory illness and doctors told him his career would be over.

The brother of his, Delroy had been his manager.

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A title bout was made with undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, scheduled for November 1989 in Edmonton, Alberta. Tyson, claiming illness, cancelled and opted instead to fight James “Buster” Douglas in Tokyo. Tyson would go on to lose in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.

Donovan Ruddock Net Worth

Donovan Ruddock is one of the richest Boxer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Donovan Ruddock's net worth $300 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his professional career in 1982. He was victorious in 8 of the first 9 fights he took part in.

He was required to undergo 10 months of physical therapy following the discovery that he had a rare respiratory condition.

Donovan “Razor” Ruddock (born December 21, 1963) is a Jamaican Canadian former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 2001, and in 2015. He is known for his two fights against Mike Tyson in 1991, and a fight against Lennox Lewis in 1992. Ruddock was also known for his exceptional punching power: one of the best examples of his left hand power was his knockout of former WBA heavyweight champion Michael Dokes in 1990. His favoured weapon at the ring proved to be a highly versatile half-hook, half-uppercut left-handed punch he called “The Smash,” which accounted for the majority of his knockout wins, and also happened to be his major downside during his entire career, as he didn’t throw a single right hand during most of knockout flurries, being a left-handed puncher fighting out of the orthodox stance.

In 1989, after two more wins by KO, a fight with another former WBA heavyweight title-holder was made, against the hard-hitting James “Bonecrusher” Smith. In the round 2, Ruddock was floored heavily by Smith but showed his heart by getting up, coming back in the round, and impressively knocking out Smith in round 7.

In the late 1990s Ruddock had filed for bankruptcy as a number of failed investments, including $1 million that he lost when his Fort Lauderdale nightclub “Razor’s Palace” went under; had left him cash poor. A contract dispute ruined a close relationship with his brother and former manager, Delroy.

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After taking 10 months off after rehabilitation Ruddock made a full recovery to the doctors’ surprise and resumed his boxing career winning 9 straight fights, 8 of them by KO also picking up an impressive decision win over former WBA heavyweight title-holder Mike Weaver before winning the Canadian heavyweight championship by a first-round knockout against Ken Lakusta in 1988.

1990, Ruddock fought former heavyweight champion Michael Dokes. Ruddock went into the fight as underdog but put on one of the best performances of his career knocking out Dokes in the 4th round. Dokes appeared to be seriously stunned on the ropes after taking Ruddock’s famous “Smash” left hook. A right hand followed, which appeared to put Dokes out, but Ruddock threw another two hooks to knock Dokes out cold for several minutes.

Who is Donovan Ruddock Dating?

According to our records, Donovan Ruddock married to Tritcha-Anne. As of December 1, 2023, Donovan Ruddock’s is not dating anyone.

After another KO win over Kimmuel Odum in 1990, Ruddock had difficulty finding a marquee opponent. Ruddock hoped to fight Evander Holyfield (fresh from a KO win over James “Buster” Douglas for the heavyweight championship). Instead, Holyfield opted to fight 42-year-old George Foreman.

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With no big name opponent, Ruddock took a warm up fight against Mike Rouse in December 1990 winning by 1st round knockout. In January 1991, Mike Tyson accepted Ruddock’s challenge and fight was scheduled for March 18. It would pit Tyson, the number #1 contender, against Ruddock who was number #2, for the right to fight the winner of Holyfield-Foreman. Ruddock was dropped in round three but fought back until referee Richard Steele stopped the fight in Tyson’s favor during round 7. Some fans were unhappy with the decision and fights erupted in the stadium. Steele had to be escorted out of the ring after the angry protests. A rematch was held June 28, 1991 and lasted a full 12 rounds. Tyson knocked Ruddock down twice during the bout, and won by unanimous decision. Both fighters were injured; Ruddock had a broken jaw and Tyson suffered a perforated eardrum. Sports Illustrated reported that Ruddock’s jaw may have been broken as early as the fourth round. Tyson was magnanimous after his triumph, praising Ruddock as a great heavyweight: “Man this guy is tough, he’ll be champion of the world one day if he stays dedicated and doesn’t slip up.”

What happened to Donovan Razor Ruddock?

ON Saturday night in his adopted Canada, 51-year-old Donovan “Razor” Ruddock fought for the first time in over 14 years – and won.

What did Mike Tyson say about Razor Ruddock?

“Ruddock is a tough guy,” Tyson said after 12 rounds at the Mirage. “He hurt me a couple of times. He had a good heart. He came to fight.”

Did Tyson break Ruddock jaw?

After the second fight, it was said it looked like the two boxers fought with tire irons instead of gloves. Tyson broke Ruddock’s jaw and won a 12-round decision. “I went 12 rounds with him with a broken jaw,” Ruddock says with a chuckle. “It was tremendous because Tyson, well, he’s pretty strong.”

Who won Tyson vs Ruddock 3?

In a hard fought match that went the distance, Tyson ultimately picked up the victory via unanimous decision with all three judges ruling in his favor with one score of 113–109 and two scores of 114–108.

How tall is Mike Tyson?

5′ 10″

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