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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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.
3. Craig Richards KOs Marek Matyja
On October 30, 2021 Craig Richards fought Marek Matyja for the vacant WBA International light heavyweight title. Richards was 31 years old with a record of 16-2-1, and Matyja was 0 with a record of 0-0. Richards was coming off a loss. Richards stopped Marek Matyja via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Craig Richards KOs Jake Ball
On February 2, 2019 Craig Richards fought Jake Ball for the vacant WBA Continental light heavyweight title. Richards was 28 years old with a record of 13-1, and Ball was 0 with a record of 0-0. Richards was on a 3-fight winning streak. Richards stopped Jake Ball via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Craig Richards KOs Shakan Pitters
On December 18, 2020 Craig Richards fought Shakan Pitters for the vacant British light heavyweight title. Richards was 30 years old with a record of 15-1-1, and Pitters was 0 with a record of 0-0. Richards stopped Shakan Pitters via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Craig Richards KOs Michal Ludwiczak
On October 27, 2018 Craig Richards faced Michal Ludwiczak in a light heavyweight bout. Richards was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Ludwiczak was 0 with a record of 0-0. Richards was on a 2-fight winning streak. Richards stopped Michal Ludwiczak via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Craig Richards KOs Boris Crighton
On February 10, 2024 Craig Richards faced Boris Crighton in a light heavyweight bout. Richards was 33 years old with a record of 17-3-1, and Crighton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Richards was coming off a loss. Richards stopped Boris Crighton via TKO in the 7th round.
8. Craig Richards KOs Richard Horton
On June 21, 2016 Craig Richards faced Richard Horton. Richards was 26 years old with a record of 3-0, and Horton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Richards was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Richards stopped Richard Horton via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Craig Richards defeats Alan Higgins
On March 17, 2017 Craig Richards fought Alan Higgins for the vacant Sourn Area and Southern Area super middleweight titles. Richards was 26 years old with a record of 7-0, and Higgins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Richards was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Richards won via points decision. Won the vacant titles.
10. Craig Richards KOs Bosko Misic
On June 6, 2018 Craig Richards faced Bosko Misic in a light heavyweight bout. Richards was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Misic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Richards was coming off a win. Richards stopped Bosko Misic via KO in the 3rd round.