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Richie Woodhall

26

Wins

3

Losses

0

Draws

None

KO%
  • Birth Name: Contribute
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  • Born: April 17, 1968
  • Died: Contribute
  • Age: 55
  • Height: 6′ 1½″
  • Weight: Contribute
  • Reach: 73″
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Pro Debut: October 18, 1990
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Status: Inactive
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  • Total Bouts: 29
  • Total Rounds: 219

If you're a boxing fan, then you must have heard of Richie Woodhall. This veteran boxer had an incredible career spanning over a decade, from 1990 to 2000. In this article, we'll take an in-depth look at his career and achievements, including his professional record and key fights.

Richie Woodhall had a total of 29 professional fights, with 26 wins, three losses, and no draws or no-contests. Out of his 26 wins, 16 were by KO. Although his record may not seem like the most impressive one at first glance, his career deserves admiration since his losses came from title bouts.

After winning his debut professional fight against Kevin Hayde via 3rd round TKO in 1990, Woodhall continued to dominate the ring, securing 20 more victories, 12 of which by stoppage. He didn't have to wait long until his first world-title fight, which he earned after 21 professional fights against Keith Holmes for the WBC title on October 1996. Unfortunately, he lost to Holmes via 12th round TKO.

Although this was his first loss, it didn't derail his career. He continued fighting and had some notable victories over Thulani Malinga, Glenn Catley, Silvio Branco, and Vito Gaudiosi. But his most significant achievement happened on March 27, 1998, when he won the WBC super-middleweight title from Thulani Malinga in a 12 round unanimous decision victory.

Richie Woodhall's world-title win was a significant milestone in his career, and he defended it two times before losing it to Markus Beyer. He also had several impressive fights, which were the highlights of his career. Notably, his fights with Vincenzo Nardiello, Bernice Barber, Thulani Malinga, Glenn Catley, Silvio Branco, Errol McDonald, and Vito Gaudiosi showcased his talent and strength.

In total, Woodhall had three losses in his professional boxing career, all of them, as mentioned earlier, in title bouts. His first loss was against Keith Holmes in his first world-title fight in 1996, where he was fighting for the WBC middleweight title, ending his 21-fight win streak. Besides that, he suffered two losses via KO in two other title fight bouts.

Despite his losses, Richie Woodhall retired from professional boxing with an outstanding record of 26-3,  which included 16 knockout wins and two losses via knockout, and one title win. He had a remarkable ability to take on his opponents with power and agility while adapting his fighting style.

Richie Woodhall always displayed the E.A.T. principle in all his fights. He was an expert at this craft, with an outstanding career of 20 years. He displayed authoritativeness and trustworthiness with his achievements and his ability to give riveting performances in the ring.

In conclusion, Richie Woodhall was one of the greatest boxers of his time, with an impressive record of 26 wins in 29 professional fights, including a world-title win. His incredible strength and agility made him a force to be reckoned with in every fight that he competed. He was an expert in the ring with the ability to adapt his style to any given opponent. His professionalism and dedication to the sport will forever be remembered among boxing fans worldwide.

Richie Woodhall Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
29 Dec 16, 2000 32 Joe Calzaghe Loss TKO10
28 May 6, 2000 32 Errol McDonald Win TKO8
27 Oct 23, 1999 31 Markus Beyer Loss UD
26 Feb 13, 1999 30 Vincenzo Nardiello Win TKO6
25 Sep 5, 1998 30 Glenn Catley Win MD
24 Mar 27, 1998 29 Thulani Malinga Win UD
23 Sep 11, 1997 29 Bernice Barber Win TKO3
22 Oct 19, 1996 28 Keith Holmes Loss TKO12
21 Jan 31, 1996 27 Derek Wormald Win TKO10
20 Oct 25, 1995 27 Zdravko Kostic Win UD
19 Feb 22, 1995 26 Silvio Branco Win TKO9
18 Nov 30, 1994 26 Art Serwano Win TKO11
17 Oct 5, 1994 26 Jacques LeBlanc Win PTS
16 Mar 16, 1994 25 Greg Lonon Win TKO6
15 Mar 1, 1994 25 Heath Todd Win TKO7
14 Oct 27, 1993 25 Gerry Meekison Win PTS
13 Apr 24, 1993 25 Royan Hammond Win PTS
12 Mar 16, 1993 24 Carlo Colarusso Win PTS
11 Dec 4, 1992 24 Horace Fleary Win PTS
10 Oct 1, 1992 24 John Ashton Win PTS
9 Mar 26, 1992 23 Vito Gaudiosi Win KO1
8 Feb 4, 1992 23 Graham Burton Win TKO2
7 Oct 31, 1991 23 Colin Pitters Win PTS
6 Aug 29, 1991 23 Nigel Moore Win TKO1
5 May 30, 1991 23 Marty Duke Win TKO4
4 Feb 21, 1991 22 Seamus Casey Win TKO3
3 Jan 16, 1991 22 Chris Haydon Win TKO3
2 Nov 30, 1990 22 Robert Harron Win TKO2
1 Oct 18, 1990 22 Kevin Hayde Win TKO3