All boxersDick Tiger
Boxing · Deceased60-19-3RECORD
27WINS BY KO / TKO
33WINS BY DECISION
82PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-2-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Richard Ihetu |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 14 Aug 1929 |
| Died | 14 Dec 1971 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Birthplace | Amaigbo, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Weight classes | Middleweight, Light heavyweight |
| Height | 172 cm (5′8″) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1952–1970 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (1957–1970) |
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Titles and honours
- NYSAC middleweight champion
- WBA middleweight champion (2 times)
- WBC middleweight champion (2 times)
- WBA light heavyweight champion
- WBC light heavyweight champion
Background
Nigerian boxer and former Biafran army officer, the first African to win world titles at middleweight and light heavyweight. He was the first African inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Emile Griffith | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Jul 1970 | New York, New York, USA | |
| Loss | Emile Griffith | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 25 Apr 1966 | New York, New York, USA | |
| Win | Terry Downes | TKO | 5 | 14 May 1957 |