Boxer Lewis Richardson successfully debuted in the professional ring. The Colchester native, who turned 28 on Wednesday, was forced to postpone his birthday celebration due to his scheduled fight last night in Ipswich.
Instead of immediate celebration, the southpaw boxer booked a local Indian restaurant for 15 people, knowing he first needed to secure a victory in the ring.
And the 2024 Olympic bronze medalist brilliantly handled the task, confidently defeating the resilient Estonian, Dmitri Protkunas, on points with a score of 60-54.
A significant and loud crowd of fans, who traveled the short 29-minute journey from his hometown, came to support the British athlete.
They enthusiastically applauded his skillful left-handed work, quick punches, and bold manner of dropping his hands to his waist to provoke the cautious journeyman into a more active fight.
Ten years ago, while still completing his school exams, this talent from Essex sold Pukka Pies at that very Portman Road stadium.
He returned to his familiar arena for six one-sided rounds, where he fully demonstrated his extensive amateur skills and great future potential.
Richardson had to cancel his birthday plans to meet the middleweight limit for this weekend.
Although the spicy celebration was postponed, the elegant southpaw plans to order such an abundant Indian dinner that it will be worthy of a special “Gavin and Stacey” episode, to compensate for his strict diet.
“The birthday celebration is postponed for four days,” he reported. “The party has been rescheduled for Sunday.”
“I`ve booked an Indian restaurant in Colchester for 15 people, and my mouth is already watering as I speak about it.”
“I can`t even think about what I`ll order right now.”
“But I can definitely say that I will sound like Smithy, ordering so many bhunas, naans, and various types of rice.”
