Richard Hall (boxer)

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Richard I. Hall
Born (1971-10-25) 25 October 1971 (age 52)
Other namesThe Destroyer
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm) [1]
Reach78 in (198 cm) [1]
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins30
Wins by KO28
Losses14

Richard Hall (born 25 October 1971) Jamaican former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2013. He held the interim WBA light heavyweight title, and challenged for world titles three times.

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Career

Hall won the interim World Boxing Association light heavyweight title against Anthony Bigeni and lost other world title bids against Roy Jones Jr. and Dariusz Michalczewski (twice). [2] [3]

Hall has also fought Byron Mitchell, Denton Daley and O'Neil Bell. [4] [5]

Professional boxing record

44 fights30 wins14 losses
By knockout288
By decision26
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
44Loss30–14 Krzysztof Głowacki RTD3 (8)19 Oct 2013Kopalnia Soli, Wieliczka, Poland
43Loss30–13 Paweł Kołodziej UD820 Apr 2013 Hala Podpromie, Rzeszów, Poland
42Loss30–12 Denton Daley UD104 Mar 2013Ritz Carlton, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFor vacant NABF cruiserweight title
41Loss30–11 Isiah Thomas UD1030 Nov 2012 BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.For vacant interim WBA Fedelatin cruiserweight title
40Loss30–10Umberto SavigneTKO6 (10), 2:4718 May 2012Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.For vacant WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title
39Loss30–9 Grigory Drozd RTD8 (10), 3:008 Feb 2012Krylia Sovetov, Moscow, Russia
38Win30–8 O'Neil Bell TKO2 (10), 1:584 Jun 2011Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
37Loss29–8 Yordanis Despaigne UD107 May 2010Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
36Win29–7Jaffa BallogouKO1 (10), 0:2027 Feb 2010Electricians Union Hall, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title
35Win28–7 Byron Mitchell TKO4 (8), 2:1521 Nov 2007Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel, Miami, Florida, U.S.
34Loss27–7 Shaun George UD818 May 2007 Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
33Loss27–6 Glen Johnson UD1224 Feb 2006 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.For vacant IBA light heavyweight title
32Loss27–5 Rico Hoye KO4 (12), 1:10 15 May 2004 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
31Win27–4Rodney MooreUD106 Nov 2003 Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
30Win26–4 Julian Letterlough TKO2 (10), 0:4718 July 2003 Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
29Loss25–4 Dariusz Michalczewski TKO10 (12)14 Sep 2002 Volkswagen Halle, Braunschweig, GermanyFor WBO and lineal light-heavyweight titles
28Loss25–3 Dariusz Michalczewski TKO11 (12), 1:5015 Dec 2001 Estrel Hotel, Berlin, GermanyFor WBO and lineal light-heavyweight titles
27Win25–2Anthony SpainTKO1 (8), 2:5228 July 2001Exhibition Hall, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
26Loss24–2 Roy Jones Jr. TKO11 (12), 1:4113 May 2000 Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.For WBA, WBC, and IBF light heavyweight titles
25Win24–1Fabian GarciaTKO2 (10)12 Jun 1999 Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
24Win23–1 Anthony Bigeni TKO3 (12), 1:185 Dec 1998 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won interim WBA light heavyweight title
23Win22–1Gary BallardTKO3 (10), 2:3830 Apr 1998The Chili Pepper, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
22Win21–1Karl WillisTKO3 (10)20 Dec 1997Club Grand Slam, Miami, Florida, U.S.
21Win20–1Joe HarrisTKO2 (6)7 Oct 1997Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
20Win19–1Mark PetersTKO7 (8)21 Jun 1997 Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
19Win18–1Eric RhinehartKO2 (?)10 Dec 1996Bubba N' Buck's, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
18Loss17–1Rocky GannonTKO10 (12), 1:554 Jun 1996 Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For vacant IBC light heavyweight title
17Win17–0Jose Hiram TorresKO1 (6)13 Apr 1996 Fleet Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
16Win16–0Ken McCurdyTKO2 (8)2 Feb 1996 Boulder Station, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
15Win15–0Kevin Whaley ElTKO4 (10)15 Jan 1996Landmark Inn, Woodbridge, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win14–0Calvin CombsTKO2 (6) 4 Nov 1995 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
13Win13–0Kertis MingoTKO4 (?)11 Oct 1995International Ballroom, Washington, D.C., U.S.
12Win12–0Sherman BrownTKO2 (6)29 Sep 1995 Buffalo Bill's, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
11Win11–0Barry TolbertKO5 (6)3 Aug 1995 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
10Win10–0Robert BrittTKO1 (4) 17 Jun 1995 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
9Win9–0Juan HunterPTS6 (6)25 May 1995Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
8Win8–0Willie DriverKO3 (6)25 Mar 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
7Win7–0Francisco PenaKO1 (?)27 Jan 1995Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
6Win6–0Willie DollardTKO3 (?)20 May 1994Charlotte Memorial Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Keith BrunckTKO2 (?)10 Mar 1994Park Plaza Hotel, Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
4Win4–0Mark BuchannonTKO4 (8)4 Jan 1994 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0Willie DriverKO4 (4)13 Aug 1993Winter Haven, Florida, U.S.
2Win2–0Louis GallucciKO3 (4)2 Jul 1993Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Francisco HarrisKO2 (4)25 Jun 1993Orange Dome, Winter Haven, Florida, U.S.

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Achievements
New title WBA light heavyweight champion
Interim title

5 December 1998 – 13 May 2000
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Silvio Branco