Greg Richardson


Greg Richardson is a former professional boxer who was WBC Bantamweight Champion between February 25, 1991, and September 19, 1991.

Early life, family and education

Richardson was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He was raised on its East Side.
Other members of Richardson's family have excelled in sports. He is an uncle of former Florida Gators cornerback Keiwan Ratliff and light middleweight boxer Durrell Richardson.
He began boxing in the late 1960s. In 1974, he was the National AAU and National Golden Gloves flyweight champion.

Athletic career

Known as "The Flea", Richardson turned pro in 1982. Richardson's professional boxing career peaked in February 1991, when he scored an upset victory over Raúl Pérez and won the WBC bantamweight title. Trained by Earl Charity, Richardson's quick reflexes were credited with earning him a 12-round unanimous decision over Perez, who held the title for almost 28 months. He defended the title against Victor Rabanales, before losing the belt to Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in 1991. In 1992 he moved down in weight to take on WBC super flyweight title holder Moon Sung-kil, but lost a majority decision. He retired in 1996.
During his career, Richardson also held the NABF Bantamweight Title, as well as the USBA Bantamweight and Super Bantamweight Titles.

Career after boxing

Personal life

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40Loss31–8–1 Juan Carlos RamírezTKO6 1996-07-05 Ciudad JuarezFor vacant WBB Bantamweight title
39Loss31–7–1 Petrica Janos ParaschivPTS12 1995-06-10 Braila
38Win31–6–1 Edel GeronimoUD12 1995-02-28 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, HonoluluWon WBA Penta-Continental Bantamweight title
37Win30–6–1 Armando CastroPTS12 1994-07-22 Youngstown
36Draw29–6–1 Miguel EspinozaPTS8 1993-07-12 The Forum, Inglewood, California
35Loss29–6 Moon Sung-kilMD12 1992-10-31 Olympic Fencing Gymnasium, SeoulFor WBC Super flyweight title
34Loss29–5 Joichiro TatsuyoshiRTD10 1991-09-19 City Gymnasium, MoriguchiLost WBC Bantamweight title
33Win29–4 Victor RabanalesSD12 1991-05-20 The Forum, Inglewood, CaliforniaRetained WBC Bantamweight title
32Win28–4 Raúl PérezUD12 1991-02-25 The Forum, Inglewood, CaliforniaWon WBC Bantamweight title
31Win27–4 Eddie RangelUD12 1990-11-12 Lakefront Arena, New OrleansWon USBA Bantamweight title
30Win26–4 Ellyas PicalMD10 1990-03-12 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
29Win25–4 Gaby CanizalesUD10 1989-07-17 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City
28Win24–4 Sonny LongUD10 1989-05-30 Mahoning Country Club, Girard, Ohio
27Win23–4 James TolliverUD10 1988-11-15 Mahoning Country Club, Girard, Ohio
26Loss22–4 Jesse BenavidesSD12 1987-11-20 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic CityFor vacant USBA Super bantamweight title
25Loss22–3 Jeff FenechKO5 1987-07-10 Entertainment Centre, SydneyFor WBC Super bantamweight title
24Win22–2 Darryl ThigpenUD12 1987-06-05 The Forum, Inglewood, CaliforniaRetained USBA Super bantamweight title
23Win21–2 Robert ShannonMD12 1986-11-26 Bicentennial Pavilion, TacomaRetained USBA Super bantamweight title
22Win20–2 Ron CisnerosPTS10 1986-08-14 Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, Washington
21Win19–2 James TolliverUD12 1985-10-01 Atlantic CityRetained USBA Super bantamweight title
20Win18–2 Oscar MunizUD12 1985-06-04 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic CityWon vacant USBA Super bantamweight title
19Win17–2 James ManningSD12 1985-01-25 Marriott Hotel, Portland, OregonRetained NABF Bantamweight title
18Win16–2 Alfonso LopezUD10 1984-11-13 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
17Win15–2 Harold PettyUD12 1984-09-20 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las VegasWon NABF Bantamweight title
16Win14–2 Roy MunizTKO8 1984-07-31 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
15Win13–2 Edgar AcevedoPTS10 1984-05-26 Miami Beach
14Win12–2 Romy NavarreteUD10 1984-04-17 Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu
13Win11–2 John NormanKO4 1984-04-03 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
12Win10–2 Diego RosarioMD8 1984-01-17 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
11Win9–2 Sonny LongUD8 1983-11-15 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
10Win8–2 Felix MarquezUD8 1983-09-27 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
9Win7–2 Baby Kid ChocolatePTS8 1983-07-27 Philadelphia
8Win6–2 Francis ChildsPTS8 1983-04-24 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
7Loss5–2 Francis ChildsPTS6 1982-10-14 McDonald Labor Lyceum, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
6Win5–1 James TolliverPTS4 1982-09-29 Tiffany Manor, Brookfield, Ohio
5Win4–1 Clarence MillerKO2 1982-08-23 Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
4Win3–1 Simon FeasterPTS4 1982-07-24 V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio
3Win2–1 Brett LivingstonPTS4 1982-05-08 Davison High School, Davison, Michigan
2Loss1–1 Henry LeeKO1 1982-03-17 V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio
1Win1–0 Al DunlapTKO1 1982-02-22 V.I.P. Club, Niles, OhioProfessional debut