Richard Emanuel Moray Martinez (born enero 31, 1987) is a Paraguayan professional boxer.

Richard Moray
Born
Richard Emanuel Moray Martinez

(1987-01-31) January 31, 1987 (age 37)
Asuncion, Paraguay
NationalityParaguayan
Other names
  • La Panterita
  • La Pantera
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Wins7
Wins by KO5
Losses3

Professional boxing career

edit

On July 5, 2019, while still in prison for aggravated robbery, Moray defeated Brazilian Carlos Santos de Jesus in the second round via knockout. The Brazil-based National and International Boxing Association, which sanctioned the fight, declared Moray the super welterweight champion of South America.[1] The fight was featured on the first episode of the fourth season of the Netflix television documentary Inside the World's Toughest Prisons that was released on July 29, 2020.

Personal life

edit

On July 11, 2019, Moray was granted parole, a week after defeating Carlos Santos de Jesus.[1] In October 2020, Moray was arrested for alleged assault and theft.[2] His parole was revoked by Judge Cynthia Lovera and he was sent back to prison in Tacumbú.[3]

Professional boxing record

edit
10 fights 7 wins 3 losses
By knockout 5 3
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
9 Win 7–3   Carlos Santos de Jesus KO 2 July 5, 2019   Penitenciaría Nacional de Tacumbú, Asuncion
9 Win 6–3   Mario Adalberto Franco Vera PTS April 27, 2016   Penitenciaría Nacional de Tacumbú, Asuncion
8 Loss 5–3   Mauricio Barragan TKO December 15, 2012   Estadio Centenario, Montevideo
7 Loss 5–2   Jose Maria Caffarena TKO June 30, 2012   Ce.De.M. N° 1, Caseros
6 Loss 5–1   Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna TKO December 3, 2010   Parque Municipal Eva Perón, Lomas de Zamora
5 Win 5–0   Silvio Orlando De Mello UD September 17, 2009   Polideportivo Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb, Asuncion
4 Win 4–0   Santiago Coronel Sanchez TKO March 27, 2009   Estadio Virgen del Carmen, Asuncion
3 Win 3–0   Julio Cesar Colman KO November 21, 2008   Polideportivo Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb, Asuncion
2 Win 2–0   Mariano Franco Figueredo KO July 4, 2008   Estadio Virgen del Carmen, Asuncion
1 Win 1–0   Mariano Franco Figueredo KO 16 May 2008   Ciudad del Este

References

edit
  1. ^ a b "Moray paroled week after winning title in prison". ESPN. July 12, 2019.
  2. ^ ""La Pantera" Moray cae preso por el robo de un celular" ["The Panther" Moray is arrested for cellphone theft]. Hoy (in Spanish). October 6, 2020.
  3. ^ "Jueza ordena prisión preventiva de Richard "La Pantera" Moray" [Judge orders preventive detention of Richard "The Panther" Moray] (in Spanish). October 8, 2020.