Richardson Hitchins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Richardson Hitchins |
|
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Rated at | Light welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Reach | 74 in |
| Born | September 26, 1997 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
Richardson Hitchins is a talented American professional boxer. He was born on September 26, 1997. He is known for holding the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light welterweight title since December 2024.
Contents
Amateur Career
Before becoming a professional, Richardson Hitchins was an amateur boxer. He represented Haiti at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He was born in Brooklyn, USA, but his parents are from Haiti. He chose to represent Haiti in the Olympics after he didn't qualify for the U.S. Olympic team. In the Olympics, he competed against Gary Antuanne Russell.
Professional Career
After his amateur days, Richardson Hitchins became a professional boxer. This means he fights for money and titles. He is currently signed with Matchroom Boxing, a company that promotes boxing matches. He was previously signed with Mayweather Promotions, which was started by the famous boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr..
Hitchins vs. Lemos
On April 6, 2024, Richardson Hitchins had an important fight in Las Vegas. He was scheduled to face Gustavo Daniel Lemos. This fight was an "eliminator" match for the IBF super lightweight title. This means the winner would get a chance to fight for the championship. Hitchins won the fight by a unanimous decision from the judges.
IBF Super Lightweight Champion
Hitchins vs. Paro
Richardson Hitchins challenged Liam Paro for his IBF light-welterweight title on December 7, 2024. The fight took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hitchins won the title by a split decision. This means two judges thought he won, and one judge thought Paro won. The scores were 116-112 for Hitchins from two judges, and 117-111 for Paro from the third.
Hitchins vs. Kambosos Jr.
Richardson Hitchins made his first defense of the IBF light welterweight title against George Kambosos Jr. on June 14, 2025. The fight was held in New York. Hitchins successfully defended his title by winning with an eighth-round knockout.
Professional Boxing Record
| 20 fights | 20 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 12 | 0 |
See also
- List of male boxers
- List of world light-welterweight boxing champions
