Richie Woodhall

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Richie Woodhall (born 17 April 1968) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1990 to 2000.[1] He held the WBC super-middleweight title from 1998 to 1999, as well as the Commonwealth middleweight title from 1992 to 1995, and the European middleweight title from 1995 to 1996. As an amateur, Woodhall won a gold medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and bronze at the 1988 Summer Olympics, both in the light-middleweight division.

Following his retirement from the sport, Woodhall has developed a broadcasting career with both the BBC and BT Sport as a sports pundit, on both television and radio. He currently co-commentates with Mike Costello on radio for some shows, while co-commentating with John Rawling on Setanta Sports at other times. Woodhall has commentated on numerous Olympic Games for the BBC, starting with Athens 2004 alongside Jim Neilly.[2] This partnership continued into Beijing 2008 and London 2012.[3][4] For the Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, Woodhall has been ringside alongside Ronald McIntosh.[5][6][7]

After appearing as a body double for Brad Pitt in the 2000 film Snatch, he has dedicated himself to developing as a performer.

He was awarded an honorary MSc by the University of Chichester in 2008.[8]

Amateur career

Olympic results

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 Champion Silvio Branco, Art Serwarno, Heath Todd, Jacques LeBlanc, Zdravko Kostic, Derek Wormald, Vito Gaudiosi and Royan Hammond.

In late 1996 he fought WBC middleweight title holder Keith 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 against Bernice Barber captured the WBC super middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Thulani Malinga. He successfully defended the title twice, defeating fellow Briton and future World Champion Glenn Catley and former World Champ Vincenzo Nardiello before losing it to Markus Beyer by 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 experienced Errol McDonald, setting him up for his final bout against Joe Calzaghe for the WBO super middleweight title.

Woodhall was TKO'd in 10 rounds by Joe Calzaghe in 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 in Woodside, Telford and attended the local William Reynolds Primary and Junior School and Abraham Darby School. He is also a keen supporter of West Bromwich Albion F.C.[1] He currently resides in Lightmoor, Telford, Shropshire.

Woodhall also is a reporter for BBC Midlands' Inside Out Programme . He is married to childhood sweetheart Jayne and has 3 children, Jack, Jake and eldest daughter and aspiring actress Amey Woodhall, who has appeared in television shows such as Emmerdale and Coronation Street.

In film

Woodhall was a body double for Brad Pitt in a fight scene in the movie Snatch, directed by Guy Ritchie. He trained Matthew Marsden for his role in the movie Shiner.

Professional boxing record

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

References

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External links

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Michael Watson 		Commonwealth middleweight champion
26 March 1992 – February 1995
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Robert McCracken

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Vacant
Title last held by
Agostino Cardamone 		European middleweight champion
22 February 1995 – June 1996
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Alexander Zaitsev

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC super-middleweight champion
27 March 1998 – 23 October 1999 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by

Template:Footer Commonwealth Champions Light Middleweight

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