Richard Dunn Record
Richard Dunn is a 79-year-old retired British professional boxer. In a career spanning 8 years, 2 months, and 3 days, Dunn amassed a record of 33-12, which includes 16 wins via KO.
Boxing Career
Richard Dunn was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, United Kingdom on January 19, 1945. He made his professional debut at the age of 24 years on July 7, 1969 against Del Phillips. Dunn defeated Phillips via 3 round points decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Dunn got his first shot at a world title at the age of 31 after 42 professional fights. On May 24, 1976 Dunn challenged Muhammad Ali's WBC heavyweight title but lost via 5th round TKO. Dunn never got a world-title shot again.
Dunn's last fight was a 5th-round KO loss to Kallie Knoetze at age 32, on September 10, 1977.
Some of Richard Dunn's best fights have been against Danny McAlinden, Jack Cotes, Bernd August, Larry Renaud, and Ron Oliver. For a complete list of Dunn's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Richard Dunn".
Dunn has 12 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Richard Dunn Losses".
Fight Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
45 | Sep 10, 1977 | 32 |  Kallie Knoetze | loss | KO 5 |
44 | Oct 12, 1976 | 31 | 
Joe Bugner 26 51-7-1 | loss | KO 1 |
43 | May 24, 1976 | 31 | 
Muhammad Ali 34 51-2 | loss | TKO 5 |
42 | Apr 06, 1976 | 31 | Bernd August | win | TKO 3 |
41 | Nov 25, 1975 | 30 | Terry Krueger | win | TKO 3 |
40 | Nov 04, 1975 | 30 | Danny McAlinden | win | KO 2 |
39 | Sep 30, 1975 | 30 | Bunny Johnson | win | PTS 15 |
38 | May 07, 1975 | 30 | Rocky Campbell | win | TKO 7 |
37 | Feb 17, 1975 | 30 | Neville Meade | win | RTD 4 |
36 | Sep 09, 1974 | 29 | Tim Wood | win | PTS 8 |
35 | May 22, 1974 | 29 | Jose Manuel Urtain | loss | KO 4 |
34 | Apr 11, 1974 | 29 | Ngozika Ekwelum | loss | KO 7 |
33 | Feb 18, 1974 | 29 | 
Jimmy Young 25 9-4-1 | loss | TKO 8 |
32 | Jan 14, 1974 | 28 | Obie English | win | TKO 10 |
31 | Oct 11, 1973 | 28 | Bunny Johnson | loss | KO 10 |
30 | Jul 09, 1973 | 28 | Larry Beilfuss | win | KO 4 |
29 | May 14, 1973 | 28 | Billy Aird | win | PTS 10 |
28 | Mar 15, 1973 | 28 | Johnny Griffin | win | KO 3 |
27 | Feb 13, 1973 | 28 | Rufus Brassell | win | DQ 3 |
26 | Jan 15, 1973 | 27 | Roy Williams | win | PTS 8 |
25 | Nov 20, 1972 | 27 | Ray Patterson | win | PTS 8 |
24 | Oct 16, 1972 | 27 | Larry Renaud | win | KO 1 |
23 | Mar 21, 1972 | 27 | Roger Tighe | win | PTS 10 |
22 | Feb 21, 1972 | 27 | Ron Oliver | win | KO 1 |
21 | Dec 09, 1971 | 26 | Rocky Campbell | loss | TKO 1 |
20 | Nov 24, 1971 | 26 | Cliff Field | win | TKO 4 |
19 | Sep 22, 1971 | 26 | Carl Gizzi | win | PTS 8 |
18 | Jun 22, 1971 | 26 | Dennis Forbes | win | PTS 8 |
17 | Apr 13, 1971 | 26 | Bunny Johnson | win | PTS 8 |
16 | Jan 25, 1971 | 26 | Brian Jewitt | win | PTS 8 |
15 | Dec 14, 1970 | 25 | Dennis Forbes | win | KO 1 |
14 | Nov 02, 1970 | 25 | George Dulaire | loss | TKO 1 |
13 | Sep 07, 1970 | 25 | Billy Aird | loss | TKO 6 |
12 | May 21, 1970 | 25 | Obe Hepburn | win | TKO 5 |
11 | May 04, 1970 | 25 | Billy Wynter | win | PTS 8 |
10 | Apr 06, 1970 | 25 | Obe Hepburn | win | PTS 8 |
9 | Feb 23, 1970 | 25 | Billy Aird | loss | PTS 8 |
8 | Nov 25, 1969 | 24 | Lloyd Walford | win | PTS 6 |
7 | Nov 03, 1969 | 24 | George Dulaire | win | TKO 2 |
6 | Nov 03, 1969 | 24 | John Cullen | win | PTS 3 |
5 | Nov 03, 1969 | 24 | Billy Aird | win | PTS 3 |
4 | Oct 13, 1969 | 24 | Jack Cotes | win | TKO 3 |
3 | Sep 08, 1969 | 24 | Jack Cotes | win | TKO 2 |
2 | Jul 07, 1969 | 24 | Danny McAlinden | loss | KO 1 |
1 | Jul 07, 1969 | 24 | Del Phillips | win | PTS 3 |
Championships
Dunn unsuccessfully fought for 1 heavyweight world championship in 1 world-title fight.
| # | Date | Opponent | Weight Class | For | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
May 24, 1976 | Muhammad Ali | Heavyweight | WBC | TKO | 5 |