Donnell Holmes (born January 3, 1973) is an American former professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division from 2003 to 2012.
Background and Amateur Career
Holmes was born in Ivanhoe, North Carolina. He compiled an amateur record of 73 wins and 13 losses, with 64 wins by knockout.
Professional Career
Holmes turned professional in January 2003, winning his debut fight against Johan Carrington at The Hilton in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was promoted by Gary Shaw after previously working with Don King.
Over the course of his professional career, Holmes fought 37 bouts, achieving 33 wins (29 by knockout), 2 losses, and 2 draws.
Notable Fights
On August 14, 2009, Holmes fought Brian Minto for the interim WBO NABO Heavyweight Title and Minto's WBA Fedecentro Heavyweight Title. The fight was stopped after four rounds, and Minto won by technical decision, handing Holmes his first professional loss.
Record Summary
- Nickname: "The Real Touch of Sleep"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total fights: 37
- Wins: 33 (29 KOs)
- Losses: 2
- Draws: 2
Holmes is not to be confused with other individuals sharing the same name, including a real estate investor based in Conyers, Georgia; a marriage and family therapist in Novato, California; or several other professionals in fields such as cybersecurity and network engineering.
