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American boxer (born 1997)
Richardson Hitchins
Born (1997-09-26) September 26, 1997 (age 27)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins19
Wins by KO7

Richardson Hitchins (born September 26, 1997) is an American professional boxer, who has held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light welterweight title since December 2024.

Amateur career

As an amateur he represented Haiti at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he lost to Gary Antuanne Russell.

Hitchins was born in Brooklyn to Haitian parents. Having failed to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team, he decided to represent his parents' country instead.

Professional career

He is currently signed with Matchroom Boxing. He was previously signed with Mayweather Promotions founded by Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Hitchins vs. Lemos

On April 6, 2024 in Las Vegas, Hitchins was scheduled to face Gustavo Daniel Lemos in the IBF super lightweight title eliminator. Hitchins, in a very controversial outcome, defeated Lemos via unanimous decision.

Hitchins vs. Paro

Hitchins challenged Liam Paro for his IBF light-welterweight title on 7 December 2024 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, dethroning the champion by split decision with two ringside judges scoring the fight 116-112 in his favour while the third had it 117-111 for his opponent.

Professional boxing record

19 fights 19 wins 0 losses
By knockout 7 0
By decision 12 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
19 Win 19–0 Liam Paro SD 12 Dec 7, 2024 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico Won IBF light-welterweight title
18 Win 18–0 Gustavo Daniel Lemos UD 12 Apr 6, 2024 Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Jose Zepeda UD 12 Sep 23, 2023 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S. Retained IBF North American and WBC USA light-welterweight titles;
Won vacant NABO light-welterweight title
16 Win 16–0 John Bauza UD 10 Feb 4, 2023 MSG Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained IBF North American light-welterweight title;
Won vacant WBC USA light-welterweight title
15 Win 15–0 Yomar Álamo RTD 8 (10) Nov 12, 2022 Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Won vacant IBF North American light-welterweight title
14 Win 14–0 Angel Sarinana Rodriguez TKO 4 (10) May 21, 2022 Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Malik Hawkins UD 10 Dec 18, 2021 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Argenis Mendez SD 10 Dec 12, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Nicholas DeLomba UD 10 Feb 28, 2020 Sam's Town Hotel, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Kevin Johnson UD 10 Nov 1, 2019 Sam's Town Hotel, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Alejandro Munera RTD 3 (8), 3:00 May 18, 2019 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 David Morales RTD 3 (6), 3:00 Mar 2, 2019 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Tre'Sean Wiggins UD 8 Jan 17, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Cesar Valenzuela UD 6 Sep 8, 2018 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Alexander Charneco KO 1 (6), 1:17 Apr 21, 2018 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Charles Stanford TKO 2 (6), 2:15 Mar 3, 2018 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jordan Morales UD 4 Oct 14, 2017 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Alexander Picot UD 4 Apr 22, 2017 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Mario Alberto Perez Navarro TKO 1 (4), 1:33 Mar 4, 2017 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.

See also

References

  1. Olympic Games
  2. Christ, Scott (May 18, 2019). "Gary Antuanne Russell and Richardson Hitchins shine in Wilder-Breazeale prelim fights". www.badlefthook.com. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  3. "UNBEATEN 140-POUNDER RICHARDSON HITCHINS SIGNS MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH MATCHROOM". ringtv.com. September 28, 2022. Retrieved Nov 13, 2022.
  4. "Richardson Hitchins, Olympian, Inks With Mayweather Promotions". BoxingScene.com. January 30, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  5. Iskenderov, Parviz (24 January 2024). "Richardson Hitchins faces Gustavo Daniel Lemos in April in Las Vegas". FIGHTMAG.
  6. "Smith-Zepeda, Ryan-Harper and Hitchins-Lemos highlight Matchroom's spring schedule". The Ring. 23 January 2024.
  7. Hits, Random (23 January 2024). "Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos on April 6, Jordan Gill vs. Zelfa Barrett on April 13". BoxingScene.com.
  8. Iskenderov, Parviz (7 April 2024). "Richardson Hitchins takes controversial decision against Gustavo Daniel Lemos". FIGHTMAG.
  9. "Richardson Hitchins edges Liam Paro for IBF title, sets sights on Teofimo Lopez". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  10. "Boxing Results: Richardson Hitchins Defeats Liam Paro". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  11. "Australian boxer Liam Paro succumbs to Richardson Hitchins in world title bout". Nine. Retrieved 8 December 2024.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byMontana Love IBF North American
light-welterweight champion
November 12, 2022 – December 7, 2024
Won world title 		Vacant
VacantTitle last held byKenneth Sims Jr WBC USA
light-welterweight champion
February 4, 2023 – 2024
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byTrini Ochoa
VacantTitle last held byNestor Bravo NABO light-welterweight champion
September 23, 2023 – 2024
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byAlfredo Santiago
World boxing titles
Preceded byLiam Paro IBF light-welterweight champion
December 7, 2024 – present 		Incumbent
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