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Richard ‘The Boxing Prophet’ Solomon’s Picks Of the Week (3/27/15)

By Richard Solomon, RCM Boxing Radio Panel-Host

Richard’s love of boxing preceded his love of solid food. Doctors report he came out of his mother’s womb throwing a jab. As a child he would only ever count from 1 to 10, and his favorite superhero didn’t wear a cape- he wore leather gloves that were A Thrilla In Manila. With his uncanny ability to predict fights, his parents gave up dreams of him becoming President and set their sights higher: Boxing Prophet.

His claim to fame: telling the whole world in Feb of 1990 that James Buster Douglas was going to beat Mike Tyson. Through jeers and laughs he stuck to his prediction. Rich was an overnight sensation. A folk hero in his town. The prophet was born. His parents wept.

For every 10 fights Richard predicts – he guarantees 8 out of 10 are correct. He prides himself on not only picking the winner of the fight, but also whether it’s by decision or knockout – being so bold as to even pick the exact round.
Richard went to Adelphi University and holds a Master’s degree in Special Education. He teaches preschool children with learning disabilities and special needs. His kids are fighters and Richard genuinely appreciates and nurtures that spirit in them.

Richard started his career on Adelphi radio in a weekly sports talk show and went on to co-host other boxing radio shows during his career. He is now the RCM Boxing Radio Co-Host since April 2013.

Gary Russell Jr. (25-1, 14KOs) over Jhonny Gonzalez (57-8, 48KOs) by Split Decision.  Roy Jones Jr. (60-8, 43 KOs) over Paul Vasquez (10-6-1, 3KOs) by a 3rd Round TKO.  Kell Brook (33-0, 22KOs) over Jo Jo Dan (34-2, 18KOs) by a 10th Round TKO.  Juan Francisco Estrada (31-2, 22KOs) over Rommel Asenjo (26-3, 20KOs) by a 7th Round TKO.  Jermell Charlo (25-0, 11KOs) over Vanes Martirosyan (35-1-1, 21KOs) by Unanimous Decision.  Jermall Charlo (20-0, 16KOs) over Michael Finley (12-2-1, 10KOs) by a 6th Round TKO.  Nonito Donaire (33-3, 21KOs) over William Prado (22-4-1, 15KOs) by an 8th Round TKO.  Donnie Nietes (34-1-4, 20KOs) over Luis Ceja (26-5-3, 21Kos) by a 9th Round TKO.      
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