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Dicky Eklund is an American former professional boxer who competed in the welterweight division
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | May 9, 1957 |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous | Sportspersons, Boxers |
| City/State | Massachusetts |
| Nick names | Dicky |
| Siblings | Micky Ward |
| Known as | Richard Dicky Eklund Jr., The Pride of Lowell |
| Childrens | Jr., Kerry Eklund, Richard Eklund, Tommy Eklund |
| Birth Place | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States |
| Height | 177cm |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Richard Eklund Sr. |
| Mother | Alice Eklund-Ward |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Born in | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States |
| Famous as | Boxer |
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Who is Dicky Eklund?
Richard Eklund Jr., more popular as Dicky Eklund, is an American former professional boxer who competed in the welterweight division. Known as the ‘Pride of Lowell’, he is a former New England Welterweight Champion. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he had a fighting career that lasted for ten years, after which he became a trainer for his brother, Micky Ward, who is a former WBU Champion. The Oscar-winning film ‘The Fighter’, which was directed by David O. Russell, was centered on the lives of the brothers. Eklund was portrayed by the famed actor Christian Bale, who won an Academy Award for his performance. The film also earned critical acclaim. A biography titled ‘The Hard Life and Times of Micky Ward’ has been published about his brother’s life; it talks a lot about Eklund’s life and career as well. Currently Eklund works as a boxing coach and a personal trainer in New England. He is a motivational speaker as well.
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Career
Dicky Eklund had won 194 out of 200 bouts during his amateur boxing career. His professional boxing career began in August 1975. His debut match was against Joe DeFayette, which he lost by 6-round decision. However, he won the next ten fights straight, beating opponents such as Doug Romano, Mike Michaud and Carlos Garcia. He had an impressive victory against renowned boxer Rufus Miller in 1976.
His fight against Sugar Ray Leonard, which was held at the Hynes Memorial Auditorium in Boston in July 1978, can be regarded as the most notable fight in his entire career. The fight was shown in the film ‘The Fighter’. Leonard eventually won the fight by unanimous decision.
Eklund’s fastest victory was when he knocked out C.J. Faison in the first round in a match held in Montreal, Canada, in February 1981. He also knocked out Canada’s Allan Clarke in 9 rounds according to the 1983 Ring Record Book. He won the New England Welterweight title in October 1983, after defeating James Lucas. A rematch was held after two years, in which Eklund defeated Lucas once again. This was also the last fight in Eklund’s career. His professional career, which lasted from 1975 to 1985, included 19 wins and ten losses.
After the end of his fighting career, he became a trainer to Micky Ward, his half-brother. He served as his full-time trainer from 1985 to 1991. Ward eventually won the WBU Light Welterweight Title in 2000.
The 2010 American Oscar-winning biographical sports drama film ‘The Fighter,’ which was directed by David O. Russell, was based upon the lives and career of Eklund and his brother Ward. Eklund was portrayed by Christian Bale; a role which won Bale the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Bale thanked Eklund as well as Ward during his Oscar acceptance speech. The film was a huge commercial success as well.
Personal Life
Dicky Eklund was born on 9th May 1957, in Lowell, Massachusetts to Alice Eklund-Ward and Richard Eklund Sr. Details about his early life and education are not known to the media. He has two sons, Dicky Jr. and Tommy, and a daughter named Kerry.
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Dicky Eklund biography timelines
- // 9th May 1957Dicky Eklund was born on 9th May 1957, in Lowell, Massachusetts to Alice Eklund-Ward and Richard Eklund Sr. Details about his early life and education are not known to the media. He has two sons, Dicky Jr. and Tommy, and a daughter named Kerry.
- // Aug 1975 To 1976Dicky Eklund had won 194 out of 200 bouts during his amateur boxing career. His professional boxing career began in August 1975. His debut match was against Joe DeFayette, which he lost by 6-round decision. However, he won the next ten fights straight, beating opponents such as Doug Romano, Mike Michaud and Carlos Garcia. He had an impressive victory against renowned boxer Rufus Miller in 1976.
- // Jul 1978His fight against Sugar Ray Leonard, which was held at the Hynes Memorial Auditorium in Boston in July 1978, can be regarded as the most notable fight in his entire career. The fight was shown in the film ‘The Fighter’. Leonard eventually won the fight by unanimous decision.
- // 2010The 2010 American Oscar-winning biographical sports drama film ‘The Fighter,’ which was directed by David O. Russell, was based upon the lives and career of Eklund and his brother Ward. Eklund was portrayed by Christian Bale; a role which won Bale the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Bale thanked Eklund as well as Ward during his Oscar acceptance speech. The film was a huge commercial success as well.
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Dicky Eklund's FAQ
What is Dicky Eklund birthday?
Dicky Eklund was born at 1957-05-09
Where is Dicky Eklund's birth place?
Dicky Eklund was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
What is Dicky Eklund nationalities?
Dicky Eklund's nationalities is American
What is Dicky Eklund nick names?
Dicky Eklund's nickNames is Dicky
Who is Dicky Eklund siblings?
Dicky Eklund's siblings is Micky Ward
Who is Dicky Eklund childrens?
Dicky Eklund's childrens is Jr., Kerry Eklund, Richard Eklund, Tommy Eklund
How tall is Dicky Eklund?
Dicky Eklund's height is 177
Who is Dicky Eklund's father?
Dicky Eklund's father is Richard Eklund Sr.
Who is Dicky Eklund's mother?
Dicky Eklund's mother is Alice Eklund-Ward
What is Dicky Eklund's sun sign?
Dicky Eklund is Taurus
How famous is Dicky Eklund?
Dicky Eklund is famouse as Boxer