Ron Richards (boxer)
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Ron Richards (born Ranold;/Randell William Richards; 8 May 1910 – 14 January 1967, in Ipswich, Queensland) was an Indigenous Australian professional middle/light heavyweight boxer of the 1930s and 1940s who is considered one of the greatest fighters ever to come from Australia.[1] He won many championship titles in Australia and fought 146 professional fights. He was seen as a serious contender for the world middle and light heavyweight championships.
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Ron Richards | |
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Born | Ranold/Randell William Richards 8 May 1910 |
Died | 14 January 1967 (aged 56) |
Nationality | Australian |
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Weight(s) | middle/light heavyweight |
Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) |
Reach | 72+1⁄2 in (184 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 131 |
Wins | 95 (KO 57) |
Losses | 25 (KO 7) |
Draws | 10 |
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