Henry Cooper vs. Dick Richardson (2nd meeting)
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Henry Cooper 188 lbs beat Dick Richardson 207 lbs by KO in round 5 of 15
- Date: 1963-03-26
- Location: Empire Pool, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
- BBBofC British heavyweight title
- Commonwealth (British Empire) heavyweight title
"Henry Cooper retained his British and Empire heavyweight titles at the Empire Pool tonight when he knocked out Dick Richardson of Wales with a left hook to the chin after 2:58 of the 5th round. Cooper, with cuts over both eyes, buckled Richardson's knees with a left hook earlier in the round. With the seconds ticking away, he landed another left hook which put the former European champion flat on his back for the full count." - United Press International