Robert Berridge (born 22 November 1984) is a retired New Zealand professional light heavyweight boxer.
[4] Berridge got the biggest win of his career after he defeated world ranked Australian Boxer Serge Yannick.
Berridge went for his first world title in June 2015 against IBO Champion Thomas Oosthuizen in South Africa.
[10] Berridge unfortunately suffered his third lose of his career by Unanimous Decisionand the title remain vacant.
The other men in the tournament are Christchurch's Reece Papuni & Brad Riddell and Auckland's Sefo Falekaono.
[11] Both Berridge and Papuni won their first fights, with both bouts going the extra round due to original score ending in a draw.
Berridge took on Papuni in the finals with the bout again going into the 4th round due to original score ending in a draw.
[14] After the bout Berridge commented on how poor referee David Craig (who is also President of New Zealand Professional Boxing Federation) officiated the fight, with the lack of control and not stepping in when there was too much holding or wrestling.
[18] In January 2017, Berridge announced on his Facebook page that he will be taking on Russia's Dmitry Bivol for the Interim WBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
[19] Berridge lost the bout in the 4th round by TKO, stopped by the ringside doctor due to a major cut.
In May 2017, Berridge took on Canadian Ryan Ford for the Universal Boxing Organisation World Light Heavyweight title.
The bout stopped in round 7 due to the cut being bad, with Ford winning on points by Technical Decision.
On 14 December 2018, Berridge made his return into the ring at ABA Stadium against Bordin Peepueh, but staying in the light heavyweight division.
Peepueh continuously stayed on the back foot as Berridge hunted down his opponent in the ring.
[22] In December 2014 Berridge became highly intoxicated at a Duco Events Fight for Life in Hamilton, New Zealand.
[23] In May 2016, Berridge had pulled out of a fight on Joseph Parker vs Carlos Takam undercard due to neck injury.