Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic in London on September 26
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:52 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Craig Richards is set to return to the ring on September 26 at the Copper Box Arena in London, where he will fight Radivoje Kalajdzic. This bout serves as the chief support for Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton and is pivotal for Richards' aspirations of re-entering world title contention. Having previously challenged for a world title, Richards aims to secure a decisive victory against Kalajdzic, who is coming off a notable knockout win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk. Richards expressed confidence in his preparation and the significance of this fight for his career trajectory.
- •Fight scheduled for September 26 in London at Copper Box Arena.
- •Richards aims to relaunch his world championship ambitions.
- •Kalajdzic is coming off a knockout victory over Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
- •Richards previously lost to Dmitry Bivol for the WBA title in 2021.
- •The fight is part of a larger boxing event featuring Johnny Fisher.
"Craig Richards returns to his home city of London for a crucial fight when he boxes at the Copper Box Arena on September 26, live on Sky Sports.
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