Radivoje Kalajdzic turned Craig Richards' London homecoming into a nightmare at the Copper Box Arena. Richards, fighting in his home city for the first time since 2024, was looking to force his way back into the world title picture. But "Hot Rod" Kalajdzic savagely supplanted him, taking a unanimous decision after handing Richards a heavy knockdown in the closing seconds of the contest.

In their tremendous 10-round battle, Richards was badly wobbled in the sixth round, only for "Spider" to come back with fierce determination himself. Just as Richards was dominating the last round, lashing "Hot Rod" from one set of ropes to another with well-judged body hooks and hard crosses to the head, Kalajdzic counter-attacked viciously. He darted in with a combination, knocking punches against Richards' head.

Then in the closing seconds of the fight, Kalajdzic landed a stunning right, that toppled Richards all the way over. He flopped onto his side. Somehow Richards rose, but his legs were shaking beneath him.

The bell rang to save him from a cold finish but Kalajdzic won unanimously, 97-92 for all three judges.