Richardson Hitchins

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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)
Stance Orthodox
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.

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Amateur career

As an amateur he represented Haiti [1] at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he lost to Gary Antuanne Russell. [2]

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. [3] He was previously signed with Mayweather Promotions founded by Floyd Mayweather Jr. [4]

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. [5] [6] [7] Hitchins, in a very controversial outcome, defeated Lemos via unanimous decision. [8]

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. [9] [10] [11]

Professional boxing record

19 fights19 wins0 losses
By knockout70
By decision120
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
19Win19–0 Liam Paro SD12Dec 7, 2024 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoWon IBF light-welterweight title
18Win18–0 Gustavo Daniel Lemos UD12Apr 6, 2024 Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
17Win17–0 Jose Zepeda UD12Sep 23, 2023Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.Retained IBF North American and WBC USA light-welterweight titles;
Won vacant NABO light-welterweight title
16Win16–0John BauzaUD10Feb 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
15Win15–0 Yomar Álamo RTD8 (10)Nov 12, 2022 Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Won vacant IBF North American light-welterweight title
14Win14–0Angel Sarinana RodriguezTKO4 (10)May 21, 2022 Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
13Win13–0Malik HawkinsUD10Dec 18, 2021 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
12Win12–0 Argenis Mendez SD10Dec 12, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
11Win11–0Nicholas DeLombaUD10Feb 28, 2020Sam's Town Hotel, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
10Win10–0Kevin JohnsonUD10Nov 1, 2019 Sam's Town Hotel, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
9Win9–0Alejandro MuneraRTD3 (8), 3:00May 18, 2019Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0David MoralesRTD3 (6), 3:00Mar 2, 2019Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win7–0Tre'Sean WigginsUD8Jan 17, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Cesar ValenzuelaUD6Sep 8, 2018Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0Alexander CharnecoKO1 (6), 1:17Apr 21, 2018Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Charles StanfordTKO2 (6), 2:15 Mar 3, 2018 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Jordan MoralesUD4Oct 14, 2017Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Alexander PicotUD4Apr 22, 2017Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Mario Alberto Perez NavarroTKO1 (4), 1:33Mar 4, 2017 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.

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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.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Montana Love 		IBF North American
light-welterweight champion
November 12, 2022 – December 7, 2024
Won world title		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Kenneth Sims Jr 		WBC USA
light-welterweight champion
February 4, 2023 – 2024
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Trini Ochoa
Vacant
Title last held by
Nestor Bravo 		NABO light-welterweight champion
September 23, 2023 – 2024
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Alfredo Santiago
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF light-welterweight champion
December 7, 2024 – present		Incumbent
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