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Richard ‘The Boxing Prophet’ Solomon’s Picks Of the Week (4/23/15)

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.

Richard’s Picks (105-13)

Anthony Dirrell (27-0-1, 22KOs) over Badou Jack (18-1-1, 12KOs) by Unanimous Decision.  Daniel Jacobs (28-1, 25KOs) over Caleb Truax (25-1-2, 15KOs) by a 9th Round TKO.  Roberto Garcia (36-3, 23KOs) over James Stevenson (22-1, 15KOs) by Split Decision.  Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53KOs) over Bryant Jennings (19-0, 10KOs) by a 10th Round TKO.  Sadam Ali (21-0, 13KOs) over Francisco Santana (22-3-1, 11KOs) by a 7th Round TKO.  Felix Verdejo (16-0, 12KOs) over Marco Antonio Lopez (24-5, 15KOs) by a 6th Round TKO.      

RICHARD’S RADIO SHOWS: richard-the-boxing-prophet-solomon
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