Richar Abril

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Richar Abril
Richar Abril at the public workout.jpg
Abril in Helsinki (August 2014)
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Real nameRichar Abril
Weight(s) Lightweight
Nationality Cuban
Born (1982-08-10) 10 August 1982 (age 40)
Cuba
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins20
Wins by KO8
Losses3
Draws1

Richard "Richar" Abril (born 10 August 1982 in Cuba) is a Cuban professional boxer.

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Professional career

Most Cuban boxers have defected to go professional over the past few years amid considerable fanfare for outstanding amateur careers. However, this wasn’t the case for Abril, a very good former amateur in his own right, having fought over 200 bouts. Unlike his countrymen who can’t return to the island, he is still able to return regularly to Cuba and spend time with friends and family. Several years ago, Abril won a lottery system, allowing him to freely come and go to and from Cuba. At the age of 23, Abril made his professional debut against Carlos Pena.

On October 22, 2011, Abril defeated Miguel Acosta by twelfth-round unanimous decision for the interim WBA Lightweight title.

After a proposed bout with Cuban superstar Yuriorkis Gamboa fell through, Brandon Rios agreed to face off with Richar Abril on April 14, 2012 in Las Vegas. In a controversial split-decision, Rios maintained his winning streak despite most fans and analysts believing Abril comprehensively won the fight.[ citation needed ]

Professional boxing record

24 fights20 wins3 losses
By knockout80
By decision123
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win20–3–1 Jerry Belmontes UD10Jun 3, 2016 Resorts World New York City, Queens, New York, U.S.
23Win19–3–1 Edis Tatli MD12Sep 20, 2014 Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, FinlandRetained WBA lightweight title
22Win18–3–1 Sharif Bogere UD12Mar 2, 2013 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA lightweight title
21Loss17–3–1 Brandon Rios SD12Apr 14, 2012 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBA lightweight title
20Win17–2–1 Miguel Acosta UD12Oct 22, 2011 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, PanamaWon WBA interim lightweight title
19Win16–2–1Sergio RiveraTKO5 (10), 1:18Aug 12, 2011Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
18Win15–2–1Julio CamanoUD11Jul 30, 2011Gimnasio Nacional, San Jose, Costa RicaRetained WBA Fedelatin lightweight title
17Win14–2–1Miguel Angel MunguiaTKO5 (10), 1:42Dec 10, 2010Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBA Fedelatin lightweight title
16Win13–2–1Jose ReyesUD10Oct 19, 2010Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC Latino lightweight title
15Loss12–2–1 Henry Lundy SD10Jan 22, 2010The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
14Win12–1–1Juan Ramon CruzTKO5 (8), 2:16Dec 4, 2009 La Covacha, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13Win11–1–1Hensley StrachanUD6Aug 21, 2009Miami Beach Resort & Spa, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
12Loss10–1–1 Breidis Prescott SD10Jun 27, 2008 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
11Win10–0–1Marty RobbinsUD8May 30, 2008Miami Beach Resort & Spa, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
10Win9–0–1Marcos HernandezTKO1 (6), 0:46Feb 29, 2008National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
9Win8–0–1Derrick SamuelsTKO1 (6), 2:09Mar 2, 2007A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
8Win7–0–1Marcus LuckTKO2 (6), 0:55Jan 20, 2007 Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7Win6–0–1Ibn ShakirKO1 (6), 1:59Oct 26, 2006The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
6Draw5–0–1Marcus BroadnaxPTS6Aug 18, 2008Double Tree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Flud LawsonTKO1 (4), 1:40Jul 28, 2006Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
4Win4–0Troy HardenUD4Jun 30, 2006 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Angino PerezUD4Apr 19, 2006Palm Beach Convention Center, Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
2Win2–0Andres NavarroUD4Jan 27, 2006Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Carlos PenaUD4Dec 9, 2005 Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.

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References

    Achievements
    Vacant
    Title last held by
    Robert Guerrero
    WBA lightweight champion
    Interim title

    October 22, 2011 February 28, 2013
    Promoted
    Vacant
    Title next held by
    Yuriorkis Gamboa
    Vacant
    Title last held by
    Brandon Ríos
    as Regular Champion
    WBA lightweight champion
    February 28, 2013 April 10, 2015
    Status changed
    Succeeded by
    Darleys Pérez
    Interim Champion promoted
    Vacant WBA lightweight champion
    Champion in Recess

    April 10, 2015 August 12, 2015
    Stripped