Best fights of Richard Hall
Over 20 years as a professional, Richard Hall has compiled a 30-14 (28) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Richard Hall loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On May 13, 2000 Richard Hall fought Roy Jones Jr. for the undisputed cruiserweight title. Hall was 28 years old with a record of 24-1, and Jr. was 31 with a record of 41-1. Both Hall and Jr. were on a 7-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Hall via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Richard Hall loses to Dariusz Michalczewski via KO
On December 15, 2001 Richard Hall fought Dariusz Michalczewski for the WBO light heavyweight title. Hall was 30 years old with a record of 25-2, and Michalczewski was 33 with a record of 44-0. Hall was coming off a win and Michalczewski was on an undefeated 44-fight winning streak. Michalczewski stopped Hall via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
3. Richard Hall loses to Dariusz Michalczewski in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 14, 2002 Richard Hall fought Dariusz Michalczewski for the WBO light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Hall was 30 years old with a record of 25-3, and Michalczewski was 34 with a record of 46-0. Hall was coming off a loss, while Michalczewski was on an undefeated 46-fight winning streak. Michalczewski stopped Hall via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
4. Richard Hall KOs Willie Driver in their 2nd fight
On March 25, 1995 Richard Hall fought Willie Driver for the vacant WBA interim light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Hall was 23 years old with a record of 7-0, and Driver was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hall was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Hall stopped Willie Driver via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Richard Hall KOs Mark Peters
On June 21, 1997 Richard Hall fought Mark Peters for the vacant WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title. Hall was 25 years old with a record of 18-1, and Peters was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hall was coming off a win. Hall stopped Mark Peters via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Richard Hall loses to Glen Johnson via unanimous decision
On February 24, 2006 Richard Hall fought Glen Johnson for the vacant IBA light heavyweight title. Hall was 34 years old with a record of 27-5, and Johnson was 37 with a record of 43-10-2. Hall was coming off a loss, while Johnson was coming off a win. Hall lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Johnson.
7. Richard Hall KOs Jaffa Ballogou in 20 seconds
On February 27, 2010 Richard Hall faced Jaffa Ballogou in a light heavyweight bout. Hall was 38 years old with a record of 28-7, and Ballogou was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hall was coming off a win. Hall stopped Jaffa Ballogou via KO in the 1st round.
8. Richard Hall KOs Anthony Spain
On July 28, 2001 Richard Hall faced Anthony Spain in a light heavyweight bout. Hall was 29 years old with a record of 24-2, and Spain was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hall was coming off a loss. Hall stopped Anthony Spain via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Richard Hall KOs Jose Hiram Torres
On April 13, 1996 Richard Hall fought Jose Hiram Torres for the vacant IBA light heavyweight title. Hall was 24 years old with a record of 16-0, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hall was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Hall stopped Jose Hiram Torres via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Richard Hall KOs Julian Letterlough
On July 18, 2003 Richard Hall faced Julian Letterlough in a light heavyweight bout. Hall was 31 years old with a record of 25-4, and Letterlough was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hall was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hall stopped Julian Letterlough via TKO in the 2nd round.