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Yahoo
an hour ago
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Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson claims victory on professional debut
Dominant display - Lewis Richardson celebrates after winning his fight against Dmitiri Protkunas at Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich (Image: Steven Paston/PA) COLCHESTER boxer Lewis Richardson produced a strong performance to claim victory on his professional debut. The 28-year-old southpaw, boxing for the first time since linking up with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, was in impressive form boxing on the undercard of the Fabio Wardley-Justis Huni bout at Portman Road, on Saturday night. Advertisement Richardson beat Estonian boxer Dmitri Protkunas, registering a 60-54 points victory through six rounds in front of plenty of his supporters who had made the short journey to Ipswich Town FC. The former Thomas Lord Audley School pupil, debuting at 160lbs, was in impressive form throughout and a comfortable winner. It was Richardson's first appearance in the ring since winning bronze at last summer's Paris Olympics. Writing on social media after his victory, Richardson said: 'The reception received last night was special, the start of an exciting next chapter in my career. 'Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, I appreciate you all! Advertisement 'The positive energy throughout fight week really lifts us as fighters, and my support has been exceptional. 'Thank you to @Queensberry, my training team & sponsors for preparing, providing & supporting me with the opportunities to showcase my skills in front of a global audience - the BEST in the business. 'Fight news coming in the next few weeks. Colchester, where's our next away day?' Richardson started as he meant to go on against Protkunas, starting at a fast pace. The talented middleweight was in control throughout and it was no surprise when he secured victory.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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'Soaked it all up' - Colchester's Richardson on his pro debut win at Portman Road
Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson says he's glad he soaked up every moment of his professional debut win at Portman Road tonight. In front of a vocal crowd of more than 20,000, the 28-year-old Olympic bronze medalist cruised to a six-round middleweight victory over Estonian Dmitri Protkunas. Advertisement "Without looking back at it, I'm happy with the performance and happy with the occasion," he said. "I just wanted to be as present as possible this evening. You only get one professional debut, so I really wanted to soak it all up and enjoy it. "I think you heard the crowd. It was fantastic noise. Hopefully they've seen that there's more to come from me." He continued: "I took my time building a real solid, strong but small team around me and I'm really happy with the people I've got in my corner. "'ll speak to my them now about what's next. I'm fit and I'm healthy, didn't take too much punishment this evening, so we'll go from here."
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Olympic bronze medallist Lewis Richardson wins pro debut… and can now enjoy his postponed birthday curry
Brit ace had a loud crowd make the 29-minute drive over from his doorstep WINDALOO Olympic bronze medallist Lewis Richardson wins pro debut… and can now enjoy his postponed birthday curry Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEWIS RICHARDSON secured a debut windaloo weekend. The Colchester lad turned 28 on Wednesday but could not celebrate with his professional boxing bow slated for last night in Ipswich. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Lewis Richardson beat Dmitri Protkunas in his pro debut Credit: Getty Instead the southpaw booked a local curry restaurant for 15 loved ones and just had to deliver the goods in the ring. And the 2024 Olympic bronze winner did the job, beating tough Estonian Dmitri Protkunas 60-54 on points. The Brit ace had a loud crowd make the 29-minute drive over from his doorstep. And they cheered his slick southpaw work, rapid fists and the willingness to drop his hands to his waist, in an effort to get the cautious journeyman to engage. The Essex ace used to sell Pukka Pies at the Portman Road stadium a decade ago, while doing his school exams. And he returned to his old stomping ground for six one-sided rounds where he showed plenty of his amateur skill and future potential. Richardson had to bin his birthday plans to make the middleweight limit for this weekend. The spicy celebrations have been pushed back but the silky southpaw plans to put in a curry order worthy of a Gavin and Stacey special, to make up for the diet. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION FROM FABIO WARDLEY VS JUSTIS HUNI AS IT HAPPENS AT PORTMAN ROAD 'The birthday is postponed for four days,' he revealed to us. 'The party is pushed back to Sunday. 'I have a curry house booked in Colchester for 15 of us and my mouth is watering just talking to you about it now. 'I can't even think about my order now. "But I can say for sure that I will sound like Smithy with the number of bhunas and naans and rice types I am going to order.'
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Olympic bronze medallist Lewis Richardson wins pro debut… and can now enjoy his postponed birthday curry
LEWIS RICHARDSON secured a debut windaloo weekend. The Colchester lad turned 28 on Wednesday but could not celebrate with his professional boxing bow slated for last night in Ipswich. Advertisement 3 Lewis Richardson beat Dmitri Protkunas in his pro debut Credit: Getty Instead the southpaw booked a local curry restaurant for 15 loved ones and just had to deliver the goods in the ring. And the 2024 Olympic bronze winner did the job, beating tough Estonian Dmitri Protkunas 60-54 on points. The Brit ace had a loud crowd make the 29-minute drive over from his doorstep. And they cheered his slick southpaw work, rapid fists and the willingness to drop his hands to his waist, in an effort to get the cautious journeyman to engage. Advertisement The Essex ace And he returned to his old stomping ground for six one-sided rounds where he showed plenty of his amateur skill and future potential. Richardson had to bin his birthday plans to make the middleweight limit for this weekend. The spicy celebrations have been pushed back but the silky southpaw plans to put in a curry order worthy of a Gavin and Stacey special, to make up for the diet. Advertisement Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION FROM FABIO WARDLEY VS JUSTIS HUNI AS IT HAPPENS AT PORTMAN ROAD 'The birthday is postponed for four days,' he revealed to us. 'The party is pushed back to Sunday. Advertisement 'I have a curry house booked in Colchester for 15 of us and my mouth is watering just talking to you about it now. 'I can't even think about my order now. "But I can say for sure that I will sound like Smithy with the number of bhunas and naans and rice types I am going to order.' 3 Richardson celebrates debut victory Credit: Reuters Advertisement
The Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Sun
Olympic bronze medallist Lewis Richardson wins pro debut… and can now enjoy his postponed birthday curry
LEWIS RICHARDSON secured a debut windaloo weekend. The Colchester lad turned 28 on Wednesday but could not celebrate with his professional boxing bow slated for last night in Ipswich. 3 Instead the southpaw booked a local curry restaurant for 15 loved ones and just had to deliver the goods in the ring. And the 2024 Olympic bronze winner did the job, beating tough Estonian Dmitri Protkunas 60-54 on points. The Brit ace had a loud crowd make the 29-minute drive over from his doorstep. And they cheered his slick southpaw work, rapid fists and the willingness to drop his hands to his waist, in an effort to get the cautious journeyman to engage. The Essex ace used to sell Pukka Pies at the Portman Road stadium a decade ago, while doing his school exams. And he returned to his old stomping ground for six one-sided rounds where he showed plenty of his amateur skill and future potential. Richardson had to bin his birthday plans to make the middleweight limit for this weekend. The spicy celebrations have been pushed back but the silky southpaw plans to put in a curry order worthy of a Gavin and Stacey special, to make up for the diet. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 LIVE - FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION FROM FABIO WARDLEY VS JUSTIS HUNI AS IT HAPPENS AT PORTMAN ROAD 'The birthday is postponed for four days,' he revealed to us. 'The party is pushed back to Sunday. 'I have a curry house booked in Colchester for 15 of us and my mouth is watering just talking to you about it now. 'I can't even think about my order now. "But I can say for sure that I will sound like Smithy with the number of bhunas and naans and rice types I am going to order.' 3
