Craig Richards is an English professional boxer of orthodox stance who held the British light-heavyweight (2020-May 2021). Also, he challenged for the WBA (Super) light-heavyweight in May 2021. A professional since 2015, he had a total of 19 pro fights, winning 16.
Croydon, England native, Craig Richards was born on 30th April 1990, under the star sign Taurus. The thirty-one years old holds an English nationality and is of Afro ethnic background.
In Craig's recent bout against Dmitry Bivol, he pulled out £300,000 on 1st May 2021 at AO Arena, Manchester, England. However, this is the only available information regarding his fight purse. From his recent fight purse, it can be assumed Craig's makes no less than the six-digit figure.
Outsides the ring the boxers have sponsorships and endorsements like other athletes.
As of 2021, Craig Richards' net worth is approximately $0.5 million. Scrolling through his Instagram, it appears the boxer has quite a lavish lifestyle. He rides a Mercedes Benz.
Noting is known about Craig Richard's love life, not even his relationship status. To date, no media has published about his affair or girlfriend neither any paparazzi has caught him with a lady who is assumed to be his potential girlfriend. Seems like the boxer prefers his personal life low-key.
On 28th May 2015, Craig Richards made his professional debut at York Hall, London, England, where he faced James Childs. He won the fight via TKO in round one. He next defeated Scott Douglas at York Hall, London, England.
The following season, Richards had five wins over Kieron Gray, Richard Horton, Dalton Miller, Adam Jones, and Bronislav Kubin.
On 17th March 2017, he had his career's first title South Area super-middleweight title after defeating Alan Higgins.
On 28th October 2017, Richard challenged for the British light-heavyweight title against Frank Buglioni at Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Rebounding from loss, he had series of three wins and ultimately won the WBA Continental light-heavyweight title against Jake Ball on 2nd February 2019. On 18th December 2020, he won the British light-heavyweight title against Shakan Pitters at Fly By Nite Rehearsal Studios, Redditch, England.
On 1st May 2021, he faced Dmitry Bivol at AO Arena, Manchester, England for WBA (Super) light-heavyweight title. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
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