Richar Abril

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Richar Abril
Richar Abril at the public workout.jpg
Abril in Helsinki (August 2014)
Born
Richar Abril

(1982-08-10) 10 August 1982 (age 43)
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in) [1]
Reach183 cm (72 in)
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 Abril on April 14, 2012 in Las Vegas for the vacant WBA lightweight title. Rios weighed in 137lbs - or two pounds overweight - thus the title was only at stake for Abril. In a controversial split-decision, Rios maintained his winning streak despite most fans and analysts believing Abril comprehensively won the fight. Due to Brandon's weight, Abril remained interim champion.

Professional boxing record

24 fights20 wins3 losses
By knockout80
By decision123
Draws1
Key to abbreviations used for results
DQDisqualificationRTDCorner retirement
KOKnockoutSDSplit decision / split draw
MDMajority decision / majority drawTDTechnical decision / technical draw
NCNo contestTKOTechnical knockout
PTSPoints decisionUDUnanimous decision / unanimous draw
Boxing record
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound(s), 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, Uusimaa, 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 Convention Center, 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 Rica Retained 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, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Angino PerezUD4Apr 19, 2006Palm Beach Convention Center, Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
2Win2–0Andres NavarroUD4Jan 27, 2006 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Carlos PenaUD4Dec 9, 2005 Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.

References

  1. "WBA Boxer Profile". 26 February 2018.
Sporting positions
Interim boxing titles
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
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Juan Manuel Márquez
as Super Champion
WBA lightweight champion
February 28, 2013 April 10, 2015
Status changed
Succeeded by
Darleys Pérez
Interim Champion promoted
Honorary boxing titles
New title WBA lightweight champion
Champion in Recess

April 10, 2015 August 12, 2015
Stripped