https://boxrec.com/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Austin+killeen 2026-06-08T01:34:18Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.38.2 https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309145 2010-08-10T16:09:00Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''With parents Trino and Mary Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309142 2010-08-10T16:08:34Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''With parents Trino and Mary Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309140 2010-08-10T16:08:09Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''With parents Trino and Mary Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309139 2010-08-10T16:07:53Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''With parents Trino and Mary Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309138 2010-08-10T16:07:08Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''With parents Trino and Mary Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309137 2010-08-10T16:06:52Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''With parents Trino and Mary Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309136 2010-08-10T16:04:05Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''With parents Trino and Mary Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309135 2010-08-10T16:03:14Z

<p>Austin killeen: /* EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES */</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''With parents Trino and Mary Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309134 2010-08-10T16:02:28Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309133 2010-08-10T16:01:57Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left|&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309132 2010-08-10T16:01:33Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left\&lt;center&gt;'''Ripping a body shot against Joey Phillips'''&lt;/center&gt;]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; '''California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision'''&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309131 2010-08-10T15:59:31Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|&lt;center&gt; California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision&lt;/center&gt;]] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309130 2010-08-10T15:59:02Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right|California State Jr. lightweight title against Renan Morata - 12 rounds unamimous decision]] <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309129 2010-08-10T15:54:24Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right]] <br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309128 2010-08-10T15:52:59Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right]] <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309127 2010-08-10T15:52:12Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right]] <br /> <br /> [[-------------------------]]<br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309126 2010-08-10T15:51:29Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right]] <br /> <br /> [[horizontal dividing line]]<br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309125 2010-08-10T15:50:34Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|&lt;center&gt;'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''&lt;/center&gt;]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right]] <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309124 2010-08-10T15:48:42Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala''']]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right]] <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309123 2010-08-10T15:48:14Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala''']]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''IN ACTION''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg|frame|right]] <br /> <br /> == '''EARLY PICTURE - WITH PARENTS AND GLOVES''' ==<br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg|frame|center]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309122 2010-08-10T15:45:46Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala''']]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''Additional Photographs''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg|frame|left]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309121 2010-08-10T15:43:21Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala''']]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> == '''Additional Photographs''' ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309120 2010-08-10T15:41:35Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala''']]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309119 2010-08-10T15:40:54Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'']]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309118 2010-08-10T15:38:15Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|frame|Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala]]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309117 2010-08-10T15:37:31Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala''']]<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309116 2010-08-10T15:37:17Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg|'''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala''']] '''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Richard_Savala(2).jpg&diff=309115 2010-08-10T15:21:43Z

<p>Austin killeen: uploaded a new version of &quot;File:Richard Savala(2).jpg&quot;</p> <hr /> <div></div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309111 2010-08-10T15:19:29Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg]] '''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309110 2010-08-10T15:13:44Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg]] '''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]] '''In Action'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]] '''In Action'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]] '''As a baby with parents and gloves'''</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Richard_Savala(4).jpg&diff=309109 2010-08-10T15:12:24Z

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Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Richard_Savala(3).jpg&diff=309108 2010-08-10T15:11:45Z

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Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Richard_Savala(2).jpg&diff=309106 2010-08-10T15:11:07Z

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Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309102 2010-08-10T15:09:19Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(1).jpg]]<br /> '''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(2).jpg]]<br /> '''In Action'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(3).jpg]]<br /> '''In Action'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Richard Savala(4).jpg]]<br /> '''As a baby with parents and gloves'''<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Richard_Savala(1).jpg&diff=309101 2010-08-10T15:06:56Z

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Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Richard_Savala(1).jpg&diff=309100 2010-08-10T15:06:04Z

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Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Richard_Savala&diff=309099 2010-08-10T14:56:43Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;78719&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Trino Savala #1.jpg]]<br /> '''Richard &quot;MR. KO&quot; Savala'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Trino Savala #2.jpg]]<br /> '''In Action'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Trino Savala #3.jpg]]<br /> '''In Action'''<br /> <br /> [[File:Trino Savala #4.jpg]]<br /> '''As a baby with parents and gloves'''<br /> <br /> Richard Savala's early life is like a shooting star, a bright light shooting across the horizon only to crash and burn. But unlike a shooting star, Richard was able to resurrect his life from the ashes of despair and once again become a productive, contributing member of society.<br /> <br /> Turning pro in the spring of 1979, Richard went undefeated scoring 13 KO's in his first 21 fights. Along the way he acquired the nickname of &quot;Mr. KO&quot; which certainly was an accurate description of his explosive offense. Unfortunately for the impressionable youngster from the tough Westside of Sacramento there were also new friends, drugs and women. At first it seemed to have no ill effects on his meteoric ascent in the fistic community, as he continued to win. <br /> <br /> Win indeed, until one evening he failed to finish off an opponent he had on the floor three times. Rising from the canvas Richard had suffered his first pro loss; a fourth round knockout. Sadly drugs were Savala's new god and boxing only served as a means of getting the money to buy them. Five years after a disappointing end to a once promising boxing career, Richard's life had sunk to the depths of hell. When the steel doors slammed shut behind him, Mr. KO was in his new home of concrete and steel, an 8 by 10 cell in a maximum security prison.<br /> <br /> For the next twelve years the only life outside his cell would be the prison yard. This miserable piece of real estate would be divided into four quadrants, occupied by the northern and southern Hispanics, black and white inmates. Power was all about control and none of the four ethnic groups was about to show weakness by giving up their power. God help the inmate who wondered into the wrong quadrant. <br /> <br /> In 2000 Richard finally saw the light of day as a free man, but it was a difficult struggle before he was truly free of the daemons that lead to his incarceration. Today Richard is happily married to the daughter of a former police officer (you read it right) and employed as bondsman for former world champion Tony Lopez in Sacramento. For several years now Richard has worked as a drug counselor in the hopes of preventing youngsters in the community from repeating the same mistakes that almost ruined his life. For an in-depth history of Richard's life, refer to the article, '''&quot;Requiem for a Featherweight by Chrisanne Beckner&quot; [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=29297].''' Austin Killeen, IBRO Historian</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Austin_Killeen&diff=308702 2010-08-06T20:18:52Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;48903&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Austin Killeen.jpg]]<br /> <br /> <br /> Sparring partner for lightheavyweight contender Eddie &quot;Red Top&quot; Owens.<br /> <br /> Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb &quot;Flash&quot; Gordon in his publication &quot;Tonight's Boxing Program.&quot;<br /> <br /> Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.</div>

Austin killeen https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Austin_Killeen&diff=308701 2010-08-06T20:18:25Z

<p>Austin killeen: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;boxer&gt;48903&lt;/boxer&gt;<br /> <br /> [[File:Austin Killeen.jpg]]<br /> <br /> Sparring partner for lightheavyweight contender Eddie &quot;Red Top&quot; Owens.<br /> <br /> Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb &quot;Flash&quot; Gordon in his publication &quot;Tonight's Boxing Program.&quot;<br /> <br /> Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.</div>

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