Gemma Richardson

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Gemma Richardson
Born (2001-08-04) 4 August 2001 (age 23)
NationalityEnglish
Statistics
Weight(s) Light-welterweight, Lightweight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Boxing record [1]
Total fights2
Wins2
Wins by KO1
Medal record
Women's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Youth World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Budapest Light-welterweight
European Youth Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2019 SofiaLight-welterweight
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2018 RosetoLight-welterweight
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Birmingham Lightweight

Gemma Paige Richardson (born 4 August 2001) is an English professional boxer. As an amateur she won gold medals at the 2018 Youth World Championships, [2] and the 2018 [3] and 2019 European Youth Championships [4] along with a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. [5] Richardson missed out on selection for the 2024 Summer Olympics and turned professional in November 2024. [6] She made her pro-debut at De Vere Whites in Bolton on 8 March 2025, defeating Angelika Oles on points in a six-round bout. [7] In her next fight, Richardson scored her first stoppage win in the paid ranks with a fifth round technical knockout success over Tereza Dvorakova at Connexin Live Arena in Hull on 28 June 2025. [8]

References

  1. "Boxing record for Gemma Richardson". BoxRec .
  2. "Student Gemma is world boxing champion". Gainsborough Standard. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  3. Vickers, Will (23 May 2018). "Exclusive Interview With Gemma Richardson — Boxing News". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  4. "EUBC | EUROPEAN BOXING CONFEDERATION – EUBC | EUROPEAN BOXING CONFEDERATION" (PDF). www.eubcboxing.org. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  5. "Profile of Gemma Richardson". teamengland.org. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  6. "Gemma Richardson: "2024 has been the worst year of my life. My dream got stolen. They stole my dream."". Fight Post. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  7. "Gemma Richardson Makes a Successful Professional Debut". Fight Post. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  8. "Gemma Richardson Stops Tereza Dvorakova In Hull". Fight Post. Retrieved 29 June 2025.