Richardson Hitchins

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Richardson Hitchins
Born (1997-09-26) September 26, 1997 (age 26)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. [1]
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Clinchman
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Boxing record [2]
Total fights18
Wins18
Wins by KO7
Losses0

Richardson Hitchins (born September 26, 1997) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur he represented Haiti [3] at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he lost to Gary Antuanne Russell. [4]

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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. He is currently signed with Matchroom Boxing. [5] He was previously signed with Mayweather Promotions founded by Floyd Mayweather Jr. [6]

2024

On April 6, 2024 in Las Vegas, Hitchins was scheduled to face Gustavo Daniel Lemos in the IBF super lightweight title eliminator. [7] [8] [9] Hitchins, in a very controversial outcome, defeated Lemos via unanimous decision. [10]

Professional boxing record

17 fights17 wins0 losses
By knockout70
By decision100
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
17Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Zepeda UD12Sep 23, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
16Win16–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg John BauzaUD10Feb 4, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, U.S.
15Win15–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Yomar Álamo RTD8 (10)Nov 12, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
14Win14–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Angel Sarinana RodriguezTKO4 (10)May 21, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Malik HawkinsUD10Dec 18, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Argenis Mendez SD10Dec 12, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Nicholas DeLombaUD10Feb 28, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin JohnsonUD10Nov 1, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Alejandro MuneraRTD3 (8), 3:00May 18, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg David MoralesRTD3 (6), 3:00Mar 2, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tre'Sean WigginsUD8Jan 17, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Cesar ValenzuelaUD6Sep 8, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alexander CharnecoKO1 (6), 1:17Apr 21, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Charles StanfordTKO2 (6), 2:15 Mar 3, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan MoralesUD4Oct 14, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alexander PicotUD4Apr 22, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Mario Alberto Perez NavarroTKO1 (4), 1:33Mar 4, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Brooklyn boxer headed to 2016 Olympics in Brazil". nydailynews.com. 30 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Boxing record for Richardson Hitchins". BoxRec .
  3. ↑ Olympic Games
  4. ↑ Christ, Scott (May 18, 2019). "Gary Antuanne Russell and Richardson Hitchins shine in Wilder-Breazeale prelim fights". www.badlefthook.com. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  5. ↑ "UNBEATEN 140-POUNDER RICHARDSON HITCHINS SIGNS MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH MATCHROOM". ringtv.com. September 28, 2022. Retrieved Nov 13, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Richardson Hitchins, Olympian, Inks With Mayweather Promotions". BoxingScene.com. January 30, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  7. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (24 January 2024). "Richardson Hitchins faces Gustavo Daniel Lemos in April in Las Vegas". FIGHTMAG.
  8. ↑ "Smith-Zepeda, Ryan-Harper and Hitchins-Lemos highlight Matchroom's spring schedule". The Ring. 23 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Hits, Random (23 January 2024). "Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos on April 6, Jordan Gill vs. Zelfa Barrett on April 13". BoxingScene.com.
  10. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (7 April 2024). "Richardson Hitchins takes controversial decision against Gustavo Daniel Lemos". FIGHTMAG.


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