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Craig Richards

Craig Richards

“Spider”
Boxing record: 20-4-1 (13)
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Croydon, England

Best fights of Craig Richards

Over 11 years as a professional, Craig Richards has compiled a 20-4-1 (13) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Craig Richards KOs Dan Azeez

    On December 20, 2025 Craig Richards fought Dan Azeez for the vacant IBF International light heavyweight title. Richards was 35 years old with a record of 19-4-1, and Azeez was 36 with a record of 22-2-1. Richards was coming off a win and Azeez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Richards stopped Dan Azeez via KO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.

  2. 2. Craig Richards loses to Dmitry Bivol via unanimous decision

    On May 1, 2021 Craig Richards fought Dmitry Bivol for the WBA (Super) light heavyweight title. Richards was 31 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Bivol was 30 with a record of 17-0. Richards was coming off a win and Bivol was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Richards lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bivol.