Best fights of Richie Woodhall
Over 10 years as a professional, Richie Woodhall has compiled a 26-3 (16) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Richie Woodhall KOs Vincenzo Nardiello
On February 13, 1999 Richie Woodhall defended his WBC super middleweight title against Vincenzo Nardiello. Woodhall was 30 years old with a record of 24-1, and Nardiello was 32 with a record of 33-6. Both Woodhall and Nardiello were on a 3-fight winning streak. Woodhall stopped Vincenzo Nardiello via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
2. Richie Woodhall loses to Keith Holmes via KO
On October 19, 1996 Richie Woodhall fought Keith Holmes for the WBC middleweight title. Woodhall was 28 years old with a record of 21-0, and Holmes was 27 with a record of 29-1. Woodhall was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Holmes was on a 22-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Woodhall via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
3. Richie Woodhall defeats Thulani Malinga
On March 27, 1998 Richie Woodhall fought Thulani Malinga for the WBC super middleweight title. Woodhall was 29 years old with a record of 22-1, and Malinga was 42 with a record of 42-10. Both Woodhall and Malinga were coming off a win. Woodhall won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
4. Richie Woodhall loses to Joe Calzaghe via KO
On December 16, 2000 Richie Woodhall fought Joe Calzaghe for the WBO super middleweight title. Woodhall was 32 years old with a record of 26-2, and Calzaghe was 28 with a record of 29-0. Woodhall was coming off a win and Calzaghe was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Calzaghe stopped Woodhall via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
5. Richie Woodhall defeats Glenn Catley
On September 5, 1998 Richie Woodhall defended his WBC super middleweight title against Glenn Catley. Woodhall was 30 years old with a record of 23-1, and Catley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woodhall was on a 2-fight winning streak. Woodhall won via majority decision. Defended the title.
6. Richie Woodhall KOs Vito Gaudiosi
On March 26, 1992 Richie Woodhall fought Vito Gaudiosi for the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title. Woodhall was 23 years old with a record of 8-0, and Gaudiosi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woodhall was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Woodhall stopped Vito Gaudiosi via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Richie Woodhall KOs Silvio Branco
On February 22, 1995 Richie Woodhall fought Silvio Branco for the vacant European middleweight title. Woodhall was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and Branco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woodhall was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Woodhall stopped Silvio Branco via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Richie Woodhall KOs Derek Wormald
On January 31, 1996 Richie Woodhall defended his European middleweight title against Derek Wormald. Woodhall was 27 years old with a record of 20-0, and Wormald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woodhall was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Woodhall stopped Derek Wormald via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
9. Richie Woodhall KOs Art Serwano
On November 30, 1994 Richie Woodhall defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Art Serwano. Woodhall was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Serwano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woodhall was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Woodhall stopped Art Serwano via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
10. Richie Woodhall KOs Errol McDonald
On May 6, 2000 Richie Woodhall faced Errol McDonald. Woodhall was 32 years old with a record of 25-2, and McDonald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woodhall was coming off a loss. Woodhall stopped Errol McDonald via TKO in the 8th round.