Richard Eklund Jr., known as “The Pride of Lowell,” is a former professional boxer whose career spanned from 1975 to 1985. Eklund made his professional debut on August 26, 1975, after an impressive amateur career where he won 194 out of 200 bouts. He quickly gained recognition by winning ten consecutive fights, defeating notable opponents such as Doug Romano and Terry Rondeau. His most significant match came in 1978 against future world champion ...