Richard Rivera losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Richard Rivera has compiled a 27-3 (20) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses, one of them in a title fight.
3. Richard Rivera loses to Ben Whittaker via KO
On June 27, 2026 Richard Rivera fought Ben Whittaker for the WBC Silver light heavyweight title. Rivera was 35 years old with a record of 27-2, and Whittaker was 29 with a record of 11-0-1. Rivera was on a 2-fight winning streak and Whittaker was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Whittaker stopped Rivera via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Richard Rivera loses to Luis Antonio Tejeda via majority decision
On March 2, 2024 Richard Rivera faced Luis Antonio Tejeda in a cruiserweight bout. Rivera was 33 years old with a record of 25-1, and Tejeda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rivera lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Tejeda.
1. Richard Rivera loses to Badou Jack via split decision
On August 20, 2022 Richard Rivera faced Badou Jack in a cruiserweight bout. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 21-0, and Jack was 38 with a record of 26-3-3. Rivera was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Jack was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rivera lost via split decision. Went the distance with Jack.