Boxingtalk ran into heavyweight prospect Adam “Swamp Donkey” Richards in Tunica, Mississippi on Saturday night.  Richards is trained by famed fight trainer Ronnie Shields, and is under the tutelage of 4 time heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield.  Richards is scheduled to get back into the ring in December.


BT – What's up Adam, what's the latest with you?

AR – Not much, just taking a weekend off and enjoying the fights here in Tunica.

BT – When can your fans see you back in the ring?

AR – I'm looking at getting back into the ring in December.  I will start training on the 4th of November, and will fight again in December here in Tunica.

BT – Do you have an opponent for that fight yet?

AR – No not yet.

BT – You train with Ronnie Shields, talk about what he does for your career.

AR – Man, he has taken my career off like a rocket.  I am like a sponge just soaking up all of the knowledge that I can from him, and from Evander Holyfield.  It's a learning experience, I mean I have my 21st fight coming up, and I am still learning.

BT – 2008 is right around the corner, what's the game plan for the new year?

AR – Right out of the gate were looking for an NABA, or an NABO title, I am ready to step right on up.  We'll see what happens.

BT – You have a great relationship with Prizefight Promotions, talk about what they have done for your career.

AR – They have been great, they have been awesome.  I will never forget Prizefight, anything that they ever I am there for them.  Brian and Russ Young has had my back for years, so I am there for them.

BT – Closing thoughts for the fans?

AR – Come out and see my show, I am getting leaner, I am getting stronger, and I will knock someone out.  Thanks to all of my fans for their continued support.

M

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