Lewis Richardson hopes to combat once more as quickly as potential after making a successful begin to his skilled profession.
The Olympic bronze medallist outpointed Dmitri Protkunas over six rounds on the undercard of Fabio Wardley’s heavyweight clash with Justis Huni at Portman Street on Saturday.
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It was his first contest since dropping to Marco Verde within the Olympic semi-finals in Paris final August.
“I am pleased with how the efficiency went, but in addition the entire occasion,” the 28-year-old middleweight from Colchester instructed BBC Essex.
“It was a unbelievable event, the ring stroll specifically was actually particular for me. My identify obtained introduced, I might hear the gang and really feel the power – I knew I would performed effectively on tickets however it felt like the entire stadium obtained behind me.”
Richardson not too long ago signed to Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions and has set the purpose of successful a world title.
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“They had been actually pleased with the efficiency and the best way I performed myself all through combat week. We obtained quite a lot of constructive suggestions from the promoters, but in addition media retailers, which is unbelievable,” he mentioned.
“We have a gathering within the subsequent few days to hopefully get one other combat date booked in. I would hope to have an announcement within the subsequent couple of weeks.”
Richardson insisted that he had not been distracted by rain which got here down through the night in Ipswich.
“A number of the boxers obtained soaked strolling to the ring however luck was on my aspect as a result of I used to be to stay dry,” he added.
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“There have been a few little spells after I was really boxing that just a few of the followers may need obtained a little bit bit moist, however one factor we won’t management within the UK is the climate. It positively did not dampen my temper.”
