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| Real name | Greg Richardson |
| Nickname(s) | The Flea |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Reach | 69 in |
| Born | February 7, 1958 Youngstown, Ohio, US |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
Greg Richardson, born on February 7, 1958, is a former professional boxer. He was a world champion, holding the WBC Bantamweight title for several months in 1991.
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About Greg Richardson
Early Life and Family
Greg Richardson grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. He started boxing when he was young, in the late 1960s. His family has other talented athletes too. His nephew, Keiwan Ratliff, played football for the Florida Gators. Another nephew, Durrell Richardson, is also a boxer.
Greg showed great promise early on. In 1974, he became a national champion. He won both the National AAU and National Golden Gloves titles in the flyweight division.
Boxing Career Highlights
Greg Richardson was known as "The Flea" because of his quick movements. He became a professional boxer in 1982. His biggest achievement came in February 1991. He won the WBC world bantamweight title by beating Raúl Pérez. Greg's fast reflexes helped him win this important match.
He successfully defended his title once against Victor Rabanales. However, he later lost the belt to Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in September 1991. In 1992, he tried to win another world title. He fought Moon Sung-kil for the WBC super flyweight title but did not win. Greg Richardson retired from boxing in 1996.
During his career, Greg also won other important titles. These included the NABF Bantamweight Title and the USBA Bantamweight and Super Bantamweight Titles.
Life After Boxing
After he stopped fighting professionally in 1996, Greg Richardson continued to be involved in boxing. He started training young amateur boxers in Youngstown, Ohio. He focuses on helping young people through mentorship programs at local gyms.
See also
- List of bantamweight boxing champions
