A fundraiser has been set up to help former world welterweight champion Donald Curry.
Curry was one of the finest fighters of the 1980s and considered a pound-for-pound claimant until he ran into London’s Lloyd Honeyghan in 1986.
“The Lone Star Cobra” had turned over in 1980 and stormed to 25-0, scoring wins over Colin Jones, James “Hard Rock” Green, and Milton McCrory.
He lost his IBF and WBC titles to Honeyghan, and after scoring two victories at junior middleweight, he was knocked out in five rounds by Mike McCallum in a bid for the WBA title.
Curry, who managed to claim the WBC belt from Gianfranco Rosi, was on the wrong side of another huge surprise when he lost the title to Frenchman Rene Jacquot in France in 1989’s biggest boxing upset. He called it a day after losses to Michael Nunn and Terry Norris – both Hall of Famers.
He came back for two fights in 1997, but the window to his peak had long since slammed shut.
Curry’s plight in life after boxing has been documented over the last few years, although in 2019 there was a further high point when he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
However, his family is now reaching out for support via Go Fund Me.
Explaining Curry’s situation, his sister Roxie Harris wrote: “My brother, Donald Curry, is a former professional boxer who now suffers from brain damage caused by his years in the ring. He needs daily care, structure, and support – so I brought him into my home to make sure he’s safe and surrounded by love.
“I live in low-income housing, and because Donald isn’t listed on my lease, I’ve now been served with an eviction notice. I made the decision to care for my brother, even if it meant going against the rules – and now we are both facing the real possibility of losing our home.
“We are trying to raise $5,000 to help cover emergency housing, legal assistance, and essential living expenses while we fight to stay safe and together.
“If you are able, please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser with others. Every dollar, every share, and every kind word makes a difference.
“Thank you so much for your support.”