Richie Woodhall

Richie Woodhall
Born	(1968-04-17)17 April 1968 Birmingham,England
Nationality	English
Statistics
Weight(s)	Middleweight Super-middleweight
Stance	Orthodox
Bo xing record
Total fights	29
Wins	26
Wins by KO	16
Losses	3
Medal record Men'samateur bo xing RepresentingGreat Britain Olympic Games 1988 Seoul Light-middleweight RepresentingEngland Commonwealth Games 1990 Auckland Light-middleweight

Richie Woodhall(born 17 April 1968) is a British formerprofessional boxerwho competed from 1990 to 2000.He held theWBCsuper-middleweighttitle from 1998 to 1999, as well as theCommonwealthmiddleweighttitle from 1992 to 1995, and theEuropeanmiddleweight title from 1995 to 1996. As anamateur,Woodhall won a gold medal at the1990 Commonwealth Gamesand bronze at the1988 Summer Olympics,both in thelight-middleweightdivision.

Following his retirement from the sport, Woodhall has developed a broadcasting career with both theBBCandBT Sportas a sports pundit, on both television and radio. He currently co-commentates withMike Costelloon radio for some shows, while co-commentating withJohn RawlingonSetanta Sportsat other times. He was also involved with the2012 Olympicsheld in London, commentating on the fights alongsideJim Neillyand coaching the Olympic bo xing squad. After appearing as a body double forBrad Pittin the 2000 filmSnatch,he has dedicated himself to developing as a performer.

Amateur career

• Olympic GamesBronze Medalist, Seoul South Korea 1988, losing toRoy Jones, Jr..
• Commonwealth GamesGold Medallist, Auckland New Zealand 1990
• England International Contests – 43

Olympic results

• • 1st round bye
  • DefeatedDesmond Williams(Sierra Leone) 5-0
  • DefeatedApolinario Silveira(Angola) 5-0
  • DefeatedRey Rivera(Puerto Rico) 5-0
  • Lost toRoy Jones Jr.(United States) 5-0

Professional career

Woodhall turned pro in 1990 and was undefeated as the Commonwealth Middleweight Champion from 1992 to 1995. He was then undefeated as the European Middleweight Champion from 1995 to 1996.

Woodhall defeated a number of useful fighters during this period, including; Future World Super Middle and World Light Heavyweight ChampionSilvio Branco,Art Serwarno,Heath Todd,Jacques LeBlanc,Zdravko Kostic,Derek Wormald,Vito GaudiosiandRoyan Hammond.

In late 1996 he fought WBC middleweight title holderKeith Holmes.Woodhall went into this fight carrying an injury, but took the fight anyway. Woodhall did not perform as well has he might otherwise have, losing by 12th-round TKO.

In 1998 he moved up to Super Middleweight and after a tune up againstBernice Barbercaptured the WBC super middleweight title with a unanimous decision win overThulani Malinga. He successfully defended the title twice, defeating fellow Briton and future World ChampionGlenn Catleyand former World ChampVincenzo Nardiellobefore losing it toMarkus Beyerby decision in 1999, a fight in which Woodhall was down in the 1st and twice in the 3rd. Woodhall rallied late in the fight and came close to stopping Beyer, however his revival came too late.

Woodhall bounced back with a win over the experiencedErrol McDonald,setting him up for his final bout againstJoe Calzaghefor theWBOsuper middleweight title.

Woodhall was TKO'd in 10 rounds byJoe Calzaghein an exciting fight in which Calzaghe always had the edge.

Woodhall retired after this bout which took place on 16 December 2000.

Personal life

Woodhall grew up inWoodside, Telfordand attended the localWilliam Reynolds Primary and Junior SchoolandAbraham Darby School.He is also a keen supporter ofWest Bromwich Albion F.C.He currently resides in Lightmoor, Telford, Shropshire.

Woodhall also is a reporter forBBC Midlands' Inside Out Programme. He is married to childhood sweetheart Jayne and has 3 children, Jack, Jake and eldest daughter and aspiring actress Amy Woodhall, who has appeared in television shows such asEmmerdaleandCoronation Street.

In film

Woodhall was abody doubleforBrad Pittin a fight scene in the movieSnatch,directed byGuy Ritchie.He trainedMatthew Marsdenfor his role in the movieShiner.

Professional bo xing record

29 fights	26 wins	3 losses
By knockout	16	2
By decision	10	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
29	Loss	26–3	Joe Calzaghe	TKO	10 (12),0:28	16 Dec 2000	Sheffield Arena,Sheffield,England	ForWBO super-middleweight title
28	Win	26–2	Errol McDonald	TKO	8 (10)	6 May 2000	Ballsporthalle,Frankfurt,Germany
27	Loss	25–2	Markus Beyer	UD	12	23 Oct 1999	Ice Rink, Telford, England	Lost WBC super-middleweight title
26	Win	25–1	Vincenzo Nardiello	TKO	6 (12),1:44	13 Feb 1999	Telewest Arena,Newcastle,England	Retained WBC super-middleweight title
25	Win	24–1	Glenn Catley	MD	12	5 Sep 1998	Ice Rink, Telford, England	Retained WBC super-middleweight title
24	Win	23–1	Thulani Malinga	UD	12	27 Mar 1998	Ice Rink, Telford, England	Won WBC super-middleweight title
23	Win	22–1	Bernice Barber	TKO	3 (10),2:48	11 Sep 1997	Kingsway Leisure Centre,Widnes,England
22	Loss	21–1	Keith Holmes	TKO	12 (12),2:32	19 Oct 1996	The Show Place Arena,Upper Marlboro, Maryland,US	ForWBC middleweight title
21	Win	21–0	Derek Wormald	TKO	10 (12),2:10	31 Jan 1996	Aston Villa Leisure Centre,Birmingham, England	Retained European middleweight title
20	Win	20–0	Zdravko Kostic	UD	12	25 Oct 1995	Ice Rink, Telford, England	Retained European middleweight title
19	Win	19–0	Silvio Branco	TKO	9 (12),1:36	22 Feb 1995	Ice Rink, Telford, England	Won vacantEuropean middleweight title
18	Win	18–0	Art Serwano	TKO	11 (12),1:32	30 Nov 1994	Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England	Retained Commonwealth middleweight title
17	Win	17–0	Jacques LeBlanc	PTS	12	5 Oct 1994	Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England	Retained Commonwealth middleweight title
16	Win	16–0	Greg Lonon	TKO	6 (10)	16 Mar 1994	National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England
15	Win	15–0	Heath Todd	TKO	7 (10),2:45	1 Mar 1994	Town Hall,Dudley,England
14	Win	14–0	Gerry Meekison	PTS	12	27 Oct 1993	West Bromwich,England	Retained Commonwealth middleweight title
13	Win	13–0	Royan Hammond	PTS	10	24 Apr 1993	National Exhibition Centre,Birmingham, England
12	Win	12–0	Carlo Colarusso	PTS	8	16 Mar 1993	Civic Hall,Wolverhampton,England
11	Win	11–0	Horace Fleary	PTS	8	4 Dec 1992	Telford, England
10	Win	10–0	John Ashton	PTS	12	1 Oct 1992	Ice Rink, Telford, England	Retained Commonwealth middleweight title
9	Win	9–0	Vito Gaudiosi	KO	1 (12),1:01	26 Mar 1992	Ice Rink,Telford, England	Won vacantCommonwealth middleweight title
8	Win	8–0	Graham Burton	TKO	2 (8)	4 Feb 1992	Leisure Centre,Alfreton,England
7	Win	7–0	Colin Pitters	PTS	8	31 Oct 1991	Town Hall, Oakengates, England
6	Win	6–0	Nigel Moore	TKO	1 (8),2:44	29 Aug 1991	Town Hall,Oakengates,England
5	Win	5–0	Marty Duke	TKO	4 (6)	30 May 1991	Methodist Central Hall,Birmingham, England
4	Win	4–0	Seamus Casey	TKO	3 (6),2:47	21 Feb 1991	Town Hall,Walsall,England
3	Win	3–0	Chris Haydon	TKO	3 (6),1:42	16 Jan 1991	Royal Albert Hall,London,England
2	Win	2–0	Robert Harron	TKO	2 (4)	30 Nov 1990	Town Hall, Birmingham, England
1	Win	1–0	Kevin Hayde	TKO	3 (4)	18 Oct 1990	Town Hall,Birmingham,England	Professional debut

External links

• Official website
• Bo xing record for Richie WoodhallfromBoxRec(registration required)