Greg Richardson
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Greg Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Greg Richardson February 7, 1958 Youngstown, Ohio, US |
| Other names | The Flea |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
Greg Richardson (born February 7, 1958) is a former professional boxer who was WBC Bantamweight Champion between February 25, 1991, and September 19, 1991.
Early life, family and education
Richardson was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He was raised on its East Side. Other members of Richardson's family have excelled in sports. He is an uncle of former Florida Gators cornerback Keiwan Ratliff and light middleweight boxer Durrell Richardson.[1] He began boxing in the late 1960s. In 1974, he was the National AAU and National Golden Gloves flyweight champion.
Athletic career
Known as "The Flea", Richardson turned pro in 1982. Richardson's professional boxing career peaked in February 1991, when he scored an upset victory over Raúl Pérez and won the WBC world bantamweight title. Trained by Earl Charity, Richardson's quick reflexes were credited with earning him a 12-round unanimous decision over Perez, who held the title for almost 28 months. He defended the title against Victor Rabanales,[2] before losing the belt to Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in 1991. In 1992 he moved down in weight to take on WBC super flyweight title holder Moon Sung-kil, but lost a majority decision. He retired in 1996. During his career, Richardson also held the NABF Bantamweight Title, as well as the USBA Bantamweight and Super Bantamweight Titles.
Career after boxing
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Personal life
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Professional boxing record
| 40 fights | 31 wins | 8 losses |
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| By knockout | 4 | 4 |
| By decision | 27 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Loss | 31–8–1 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Carlos Ramírez | TKO | 6 (12) | 1996-07-05 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Ciudad Juarez | For vacant WBB Bantamweight title |
| 39 | Loss | 31–7–1 | File:Flag of Romania.svg Petrica Janos Paraschiv | PTS | 12 (12) | 1995-06-10 | File:Flag of Romania.svg Braila | |
| 38 | Win | 31–6–1 | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Edel Geronimo | UD | 12 (12) | 1995-02-28 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu | Won WBA Penta-Continental Bantamweight title |
| 37 | Win | 30–6–1 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Armando Castro | PTS | 12 (12) | 1994-07-22 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Youngstown | |
| 36 | Draw | 29–6–1 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel Espinoza | PTS | 8 (8) | 1993-07-12 | File:Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood, California | |
| 35 | Loss | 29–6 | File:Flag of South Korea.svg Moon Sung-kil | MD | 12 (12) | 1992-10-31 | File:Flag of South Korea.svg Olympic Fencing Gymnasium, Seoul | For WBC Super flyweight title |
| 34 | Loss | 29–5 | File:Flag of Japan.svg Joichiro Tatsuyoshi | RTD | 10 (12) | 1991-09-19 | File:Flag of Japan.svg City Gymnasium, Moriguchi | Lost WBC Bantamweight title |
| 33 | Win | 29–4 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Victor Rabanales | SD | 12 (12) | 1991-05-20 | File:Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood, California | Retained WBC Bantamweight title |
| 32 | Win | 28–4 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Pérez | UD | 12 (12) | 1991-02-25 | File:Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood, California | Won WBC Bantamweight title |
| 31 | Win | 27–4 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Rangel | UD | 12 (12) | 1990-11-12 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Lakefront Arena, New Orleans | Won USBA Bantamweight title |
| 30 | Win | 26–4 | File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Ellyas Pical | MD | 10 (10) | 1990-03-12 | File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta | |
| 29 | Win | 25–4 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Gaby Canizales | UD | 10 (10) | 1989-07-17 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 28 | Win | 24–4 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Sonny Long | UD | 10 (10) | 1989-05-30 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Mahoning Country Club, Girard, Ohio | |
| 27 | Win | 23–4 | File:Flag of the United States.svg James Tolliver | UD | 10 (10) | 1988-11-15 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Mahoning Country Club, Girard, Ohio | |
| 26 | Loss | 22–4 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Jesse Benavides | SD | 12 (12) | 1987-11-20 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City | For vacant USBA Super bantamweight title |
| 25 | Loss | 22–3 | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Fenech | KO | 5 (12) | 1987-07-10 | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Entertainment Centre, Sydney | For WBC Super bantamweight title |
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Darryl Thigpen | UD | 12 (12) | 1987-06-05 | File:Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood, California | Retained USBA Super bantamweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Robert Shannon | MD | 12 (12) | 1986-11-26 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Bicentennial Pavilion, Tacoma | Retained USBA Super bantamweight title |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Ron Cisneros | PTS | 10 (10) | 1986-08-14 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, Washington | |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg James Tolliver | UD | 12 (12) | 1985-10-01 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City | Retained USBA Super bantamweight title |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Oscar Muniz | UD | 12 (12) | 1985-06-04 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | Won vacant USBA Super bantamweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg James Manning | SD | 12 (12) | 1985-01-25 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Marriott Hotel, Portland, Oregon | Retained NABF Bantamweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | File:Flag of Panama.svg Alfonso López | UD | 10 (10) | 1984-11-13 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Harold Petty | UD | 12 (12) | 1984-09-20 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | Won NABF Bantamweight title |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Roy Muniz | TKO | 8 (8) | 1984-07-31 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | File:Flag of Colombia.svg Edgar Acevedo | PTS | 10 (10) | 1984-05-26 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach | |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Romy Navarrete | UD | 10 (10) | 1984-04-17 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu | |
| 13 | Win | 11–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg John Norman | KO | 4 (?) | 1984-04-03 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 12 | Win | 10–2 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Diego Rosario | MD | 8 (8) | 1984-01-17 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 11 | Win | 9–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Sonny Long | UD | 8 (8) | 1983-11-15 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 10 | Win | 8–2 | File:Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Felix Marquez | UD | 8 (8) | 1983-09-27 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 9 | Win | 7–2 | File:Flag of Mexico.svg Baby Kid Chocolate | PTS | 8 (8) | 1983-07-27 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia | |
| 8 | Win | 6–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Francis Childs | PTS | 8 (8) | 1983-04-24 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 7 | Loss | 5–2 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Francis Childs | PTS | 6 (6) | 1982-10-14 | File:Flag of the United States.svg McDonald Labor Lyceum, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg James Tolliver | PTS | 4 (4) | 1982-09-29 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Tiffany Manor, Brookfield, Ohio | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Clarence Miller | KO | 2 (?) | 1982-08-23 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Simon Feaster | PTS | 4 (4) | 1982-07-24 | File:Flag of the United States.svg V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Brett Livingston | PTS | 4 (4) | 1982-05-08 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Davison High School, Davison, Michigan | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Henry Lee | KO | 1 (?) | 1982-03-17 | File:Flag of the United States.svg V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | File:Flag of the United States.svg Al Dunlap | TKO | 1 (?) | 1982-02-22 | File:Flag of the United States.svg V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio | Professional debut |
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See also
References
- ↑ "Another Richardson joins pro ranks". The Vindicator. Youngstown, Ohio. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- ↑ "Credibility of WBC Judges Questioned". Los Angeles Times. 22 May 1991. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
External links
- Boxing record for Greg Richardson from BoxRec (registration required)
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- World bantamweight boxing champions
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- Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers
- National Golden Gloves champions
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