Lerrone Richards opens up after controversial loss to Albert Ramirez in Canada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Lerrone Richards expressed his disappointment following a closely contested bout against Albert Ramirez for the WBA interim light heavyweight title in Canada. Despite believing he won 10 of the 12 rounds, judges awarded the decision to Ramirez, leaving Richards devastated. He described the emotional aftermath in the changing room, highlighting the impact on his family and career. Richards' team has filed an appeal with the WBA regarding the decision, though reversals in boxing are rare. The loss comes after a long wait for a significant opportunity in his boxing career.
- •Lerrone Richards fought Albert Ramirez for the WBA interim title last Thursday.
- •Richards believes he won 10 rounds but lost on points.
- •Emotional scenes followed the decision, with tears in the changing room.
- •Richards' team is appealing the decision to the WBA.
- •This fight was a crucial opportunity after years of inactivity.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — 'There were a lot of tears in the changing room': Devastated Lerrone Richards opens up on being robbed of WBA title
"Lerrone Richards is still trying to come to terms with what happened in Canada last Thursday against Albert Ramirez.
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