Multiple Team GB Olympians have already turned professional, but it was the only one to medal who is set to make his debut this evening.
Pat ‘The Bomber’ Brown made his exciting debut in March, delivering a stoppage of game journeyman Federico Grandone.
Delicious Orie also made his debut, though a lackluster performance was soon followed by Orie’s retirement from boxing altogether.
The only other male Team GB boxer, and the only one to win a medal, is set to make his debut today.
Lewis Richardson will face durable journeyman in his debut
Lewis Richardson is set to make waves as a professional, with his debut coming on the undercard of Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni at Portman Road Stadium this evening.
Wardley, who comes off a demolition of Frazer Clarke, will face Huni, a stellar amateur who survived a drive-by shooting.
Richardson will face 8-20-1 Dmitri Protkunas, a fighter who has only been stopped once in his 20 losses.
The only man to stop Protkunas is the new Southern Area champion, Jimmy Sains, who turned pro with Eddie Hearn in 2023.
Richardson will undoubtedly be looking to impress in his first time on the big stage.
Lewis Richardson eyes rematch with Olympic rival
Richardson walked away with a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, having been bested by Marco Verde in his final bout at the games.
Verde made his pro debut on the undercard of Canelo vs William Scull, and delivered a first-round KO of Michel Polina.
Richardson could get his revenge on Verde sometime down the line, if the pair ever meet as pros.