Craig Richards

Acting

Biography

Craig Richards is an English professional boxer. He held the British light-heavyweight title from 2020 to 2021 and challenged for the WBA light-heavyweight in 2021.

Born: April 30, 1990

Place of Birth: Croydon, Surrey, England, UK

Known For

80% Match2017HD

Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam

Following Vladimir Klitchsko's retirement after Joshua's last fight and mandatory challenger Kubret Pulev pulling out of the fight with a late injury, Carlos Takam was given just 12 days notice to fight the current WBA, IBF and IBO Heavyweight Champion. Widely regarded on the boxing scene as having one of the toughest granite chins in the business Takam took a considerable height and weight disadvantage into the ring, Anthony Joshua subsequently weighed in for what was then a career high 18st 2lbs and brought massive reach advantage. Before either fighter got into their rhythm this late match up resulted in blood spilled from both sides as old vs new battled in front of 75,000 fans in Cardiff, Wales. This became a world record high attendance for an indoor boxing event.

60% Match2021HD

Derek Chisora vs. Joseph Parker

Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker collide in a huge Heavyweight clash on a blockbuster night of action that sees Irish star Katie Taylor defend her Undisputed Lightweight crowns against former amateur rival Natasha Jonas and undefeated WBA Light-Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol put his Title on the line against Craig Richards.

60% Match2016HD

Gennady Golovkin vs. Kell Brook

Triple G travels to the United Kingdom for the first time to defend his IBF, WBA, WBC and IBO middleweight titles against fellow unbeaten fighter Kell Brook at the O2 Arena, London.

60% Match2017HD

Frank Buglioni vs. Ricky Summers

Frank Buglioni makes the first defence of his British light-heavyweight title against Ricky Summers at The O2 in London.

60% Match2019HD

Conor Benn vs. Jussi Koivula

Conor Benn headlines his first ever show when he defends his WBA Continental Welterweight title against Jussi Koivula as the JD NXTGEN series returns to the legendary York Hall in Bethnal Green.

60% Match2022HD

Dillian Whyte vs. Jermaine Franklin

Dillian Whyte returns to the ring from his knockout loss to Tyson Fury against unbeaten heavyweight Jermain Franklin.

60% Match2024HD

Liam Dillon vs. Reece Bellotti

Liam Dillon and Reece Bellotti clash for the British and Commonwealth Super-Featherweight Titles at Indigo at The O2 in London.

60% Match2024HD

Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5 vs. 5

Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing do battle in a must-watch 5 vs. 5 showdown in Riyadh.

60% Match2025HD

Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan

Lewis "The Croc" Crocker (20-0, 11 KOs) takes on Paddy "The Real Deal" Donovan (14-0, 11 KOs) in an all-Irish welterweight showdown at the SSE Arena in Belfast. With both fighters undefeated and a potential IBF title shot on the line, this high-stakes clash promises fireworks as Crocker defends his home turf against Donovan, who looks to make a statement on enemy ground.