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Lewis Richardson: British Olympic medallist turns professional

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Olympic bronze medallist Lewis Richardson has turned professional, ending months of deliberation about his future.

The 27-year-old was Britain’s only boxing medallist in Paris last year, winning two bouts before losing to Mexico’s Marco Verde on a 3-2 split decision in the light-middleweight semi-finals.

Richardson, from Colchester, has joined Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions stable after GB Boxing confirmed on Thursday that he was no longer a member of their World Class Programme.

The date and venue of his first professional bout has yet to be confirmed.

“My inspiration as a professional is to go all the way, to win a world title. I remember watching the likes of Joe Calzaghe, Richie Woodhall and in more recent years, of course, the likes of Tyson Fury,” Richardson said in a Queensberry video.

“Years and years of experience, Frank has. It gives you goosebumps knowing you are joining a very illustrious group of fighters.”

Promoter Warren said he had signed Richardson because he was an “A-star amateur” who will make his mark on the pro ranks very quickly.


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