Richard Torrez
Richard Torrez Jr. (born June 1, 1999) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, Torrez qualified to represent the United States at the 2020 Olympics where he won a silver medal.[1]
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| Weight(s) | Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | June 1, 1999 Tulare, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Southpaw | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life
Richard graduated from Mission Oak High School in 2017.[2]
International career
He won a bronze medal at the 2019 Pan American Games at Super Heavyweight and placed 5th at the 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships in the same weight class.[3][4] He won a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics, losing to a professional boxer Bakhodir Jalolov in the final.
Professional career
Richard made his professional debut on March 4, 2022, defeating Allen Melson via KO in the second round.
Professional boxing record
| 1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Allen Melson | KO | 2 (6), 1:23 | Mar 4, 2022 | Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S. |
Personal life
His grandfather and father were boxers, with his father reaching the quarterfinals in the U.S. Trials for the 1984 Olympics.[5][6]
References
- https://www.fresnobee.com/sports/article251373458.html
- "Community cheers on Tulare boxer Richard Torrez Jr. as he fights for gold at Tokyo Olympics". Yourcentralvalley. 8 August 2021.
- "Two USA Boxers prepare for Tokyo". KOAA. 11 June 2021.
- "What You Should Know About the 2021 USA Boxing Olympic Team | Complete Roster Breakdown". Inside the Ropes Boxing – Your #1 source for boxing news.
- Sun, Daniel Gligich Daniel Gligich is a reporter for The San Joaquin Valley; Athletics, focusing on Fresno State (16 June 2021). "Olympic glory for Richard Torrez Jr. is three-generation journey from a Tulare boxing club".
- "US Olympic Trials - Fort Worth - June 6-10 1984".
External links
- Profile for Richard Torrez Jr. from Team USA
- Boxing record for Richard Torrez from BoxRec (registration required)