Dicky Eklund
Richard Eklund Jr. (born May 3, 1957) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1975 to 1985. Known as "The Pride of Lowell", he held the USA New England welterweight title twice between 1979 and 1983. He is the half-brother and former trainer of former WBU champion Micky Ward. The 2010 biopic The Fighter is based on the two brothers' fall and rise to the boxing title.
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| Born | Richard Eklund Jr. May 3, 1957 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Dicky The Pride of Lowell |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 29 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 10 |
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