Craig Richards: record, next fight and profile →
Shane McGuigan is hoping to add just a little more to the game of light heavyweight contender Craig “Spider” Richards to get him “over the line” and become a world champion.
Craig Richards waited nearly two years to return to the ring and even longer to have his hand raised in victory. The dual drought came to an end on Saturday, when the former title challenger forced a seventh-round stoppage of a determined Boris Crighton. Richards floored the visiting Scot, and an ensuing rally forced the stoppage at 2:52 of the seventh round of their light heavyweight bout Saturday on DAZN from Indigo at The O2 in London.
British heavyweight contender Fabio Wardley will face American Michael Polite-Coffie on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s clash with Jermaine Franklin at The O2 in London on Saturday April 1, live worldwide on DAZN – as Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams will look to close in on a clash with rival Felix Cash, with ‘Ammo’ meeting River Wilson-Bent before Cash challenges Matteo Signani for the European Middleweight Title.
Craig Richards will face Ricards Bolotniks for the WBA Intercontinental Light-Heavyweight Title and EBU European Middleweight Champion Matteo Signani will defend his belt against Felix Cash at The O2 in London on Saturday April 1, live worldwide on DAZN.
Latvian light heavyweight Ricards Bolotniks (19-6-1) flew into London last month to face Craig Richards (17-3-1). The bout was scheduled to take place on the Dillian Whyte Vs Jermaine Franklin undercard, which was promoted by Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing.
Dillian Whyte will face undefeated American contender Jermaine Franklin on his eturn to the ring on Saturday November 26 at the OVO Arena, Wembley, live worldwide on DAZN.
Buatsi, Richards Fight Photos Gallery - O2 Arena, London - In a high stakes light heavyweight clash, Joshua Buatsi (16-0, 13 KOs) fought his way to a twelve round unanimous decision over Craig Richards (17-3-1, 10 KOs). (photos by Mark Robinson_
Joshua Buatsi overcame a sternest challenge of his career, as he battled to a unanimous points decision over Craig Richards in a hugely competitive 12-rounder at the O2 Arena, London, to move closer to a world title shot.
Nestled beside the train tracks near Selhurst station in South London, about 500 yards from the home of Crystal Palace Football Club is the South Norwood and Victory Amateur Boxing Club. This one small gym was the starting point for two of Britain’s best light-heavyweights. They clash on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London.
Buatsi, Richards Weights Photos Gallery - Joshua Buatsi and Craig Richards are ready for their World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight eliminator, which will take place this Saturday at the O2 Arena, in Alondras, England. (photos by Mark Robinson)