Former welterweight and junior middleweight champion Donald Curry officially retired in 1997, but nearly 30 years later, the 63-year-old Hall of Fame fighter is facing a much more different and serious kind of fight.

Curry’s son Donovan issued a call for help Friday on social media as his father battles a brain disease.

“I’m reaching out to the boxing community to ask for assistance in finding a long-term healthcare facility for my dad.

“A few years ago, with the help of Chuck Williams, my dad underwent a brain scan at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, where he was officially diagnosed with Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES). This condition has caused impairments in judgment, reasoning, memory, and behavior, including poor impulse control.

“For some time, he was being cared for at an incredible church facility in Fort Worth, thanks to the support of his former trainer, Paul Reyes, who recently passed away. However, due to incidents of fighting and breaking rules, my dad had to leave. He is currently staying in a hotel in Fort Worth.

“We are searching for a facility that specializes in patients with conditions like my dad’s, ideally one that operates at no cost. If you know of any resources, facilities, or organizations that could help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

“Thank you for your time and support during this challenging time.”

Curry, nicknamed the "Lone Star Cobra," was born in Fort Worth, Texas and finished his 17-year career with a record of 34 wins (25 KOs) and six losses.

Following a decorated amateur career, the explosive-punching Curry was considered one of the sport's pound-for-pound top stars courtesy of the undisputed welterweight crown he held after stopping Milton McCrory inside two rounds in 1985.

But Curry was shocked in an upset against Lloyd Honeyghan in 1987 to suffer his first career defeat. He won the WBC 154-pound title in 1988 beating Gianfranco Rosi and also fought the likes of fellow Hall of Famers Mike McCallum, Michael Nunn, and Terry Norris.

Curry retired in 1991 but returned for a two-fight stint in 1997 before officially calling it a career.