Richard Moray
Richard Moray | |
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Born | Richard Emanuel Moray Martinez January 31, 1987 Asuncion, Paraguay |
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Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Wins | 7 |
Wins by KO | 5 |
Losses | 3 |
Richard Emanuel Moray Martinez (born enero 31, 1987) is a Paraguayan professional boxer.
Professional boxing career
[edit]On July 5, 2019, while still in prison for aggravated robbery, Moray defeated Brazilian Carlos Santos de Jesus in the second round via knockout. The Brazil-based National and International Boxing Association, which sanctioned the fight, declared Moray the super welterweight champion of South America.[1] The fight was featured on the first episode of the fourth season of the Netflix television documentary Inside the World's Toughest Prisons that was released on July 29, 2020.
Personal life
[edit]On July 11, 2019, Moray was granted parole, a week after defeating Carlos Santos de Jesus.[1] In October 2020, Moray was arrested for alleged assault and theft.[2] His parole was revoked by Judge Cynthia Lovera and he was sent back to prison in Tacumbú.[3]
Professional boxing record
[edit]10 fights | 7 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 5 | 3 |
By decision | 2 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Moray paroled week after winning title in prison". ESPN. July 12, 2019.
- ^ ""La Pantera" Moray cae preso por el robo de un celular" ["The Panther" Moray is arrested for cellphone theft]. Hoy (in Spanish). October 6, 2020.
- ^ "Jueza ordena prisión preventiva de Richard "La Pantera" Moray" [Judge orders preventive detention of Richard "The Panther" Moray] (in Spanish). October 8, 2020.