Ron Richards (boxer)
Ron Richards | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ranold/Randell William Richards 8 May 1910 |
| Died | 14 January 1967 (aged 56) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | middle/light heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) |
| Reach | 72+1⁄2 in (184 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 131 |
| Wins | 95 (KO 57) |
| Losses | 25 (KO 7) |
| Draws | 10 |
Ron Richards (born Ranold;/Randell William Richards; 8 May 1910 – 14 January 1967, in Ipswich, Queensland) was an Indigenous Australian professional middle/light heavyweight boxer of the 1930s and 1940s who is considered one of the greatest fighters ever to come from Australia. He won many championship titles in Australia and fought 146 professional fights. He was seen as a serious contender for the world middle and light heavyweight championships.