Dicky Eklund
Eklund in 2010 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname(s) | Dicky The Pride of Lowell |
| Born | Richard Eklund Jr. May 3, 1957 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 29 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Win by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 10 |
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' life.