David Richardson talks about the win overJimmie Pace Jr. in a 190lb Catchweight bout that was scheduled for three 5-minute rounds in a match that served as the opening bout of the Main Card, which began at 9:00 PM.
Fighter Stats & Record: The 34-year-old fought out of the Red Corner with a professional record of 4 wins and 5 losses.
Fighting Background: Fighting out of Radcliffe, Kentucky, Richardson trains at Sparrow Boxing Club with trainers Kelvin Sparrow, Price Sparrow, and Tracy Smith. He began wrestling at the age of 5 and went on to wrestle at NAIA Campbellsville University, where he was a Mid-South Conference Champion and NAIA Tournament Qualifier. He lists his main strengths as Wrestling and Freestyle Boxing. As an amateur, he went 5-4 and won two titles before making his pro debut in May 2023.
Career Trajectory: This match marked his LFA debut. He came into the bout riding a wave of momentum, having won back-to-back fights by decision and going 3-1 in his last four appearances after previously suffering a four-fight losing streak. This was also his third professional fight in Kentucky, where he held a perfect 2-0 record in his home state.
Personal Life: Outside the cage, Richardson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and works as a Social Worker. He also has a 6-year-old son named Hayes.
