Donaldson, a full-time police officer, turned pro 1992 with first round knock out of Ben Green.

Impressed with Donaldson's durability and showing, ESPN offered a fight with Jimmy Thunder on national TV.

The fight started out with Larry winning solely on his jab, then rocking a tense looking Donaldson with right hands.

Donaldson got bolder and started firing his jabs and righthands finding mild success.

For a brief moment it appeared the ref might stop it, but he didn't and the bell saved Donaldson from Holmes' follow up.

After the loss, he returned to the ring at 37 years old to fight the undefeated Michael Grant (boxer).