IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins posted on Instagram, saying he’s “not coming to play” for his title defense against #3 George Kambosos Jr.
Speaking with The Ring, promoter Eddie Hearn said IBF 140 pound champ Richardson Hitchins is all set to fight George Kambosos Jr on June 21st.
George Kambosos Jr dragged himself through a bloody scrap with Jake Wyllie – a guy who was literally in the crowd with a ticket six days ago – and somehow decided now’s the right time to call out Richardson Hitchins.
Richardson Hitchins says Teofimo Lopez is “liable to lose” in his fight against Arnold Barboza Jr. on May 2nd. IBF light welterweight champion Hitchins states that Barboza Jr.
Teofimo Lopez says he’s looking forward to beating Arnold Barboza Jr. on May 2nd and then pursuing the titles at 147.
Richardson Hitchin denies that he ever asked for $2.5 million for a fight against Teofimo Lopez for May 2nd. IBF light welterweight champion Hitchins says he was never given an offer to fight against WBO champ Teofimo.
IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) and WBO belt-holder Teofimo Lopez traded insults on Friday on X, about Teo choosing to face his mandatory Arnold Barboza Jr.
The WBO says Teofimo Lopez (21-1 13 KOs) must defend his light welterweight title with their organization against the winner of the February 15th fight between Arnold Barboza Jr.
Last seen scoring a 12 round split decision win over Liam Paro to take the IBF belt at 140 pounds, unbeaten Brooklyn fighter Richardson Hitchins fully believes he is the top dog at the weight, “better than anyone at 140 pounds,” as the 27 year old firmly puts it.
Teofimo Lopez confirmed that he’s negotiating a unification fight against IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins for early 2025.
WBO 140-lb champion Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) says he’ll fight Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) in a two-belt unification, then move up to 147 to challenge Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis for his IBF welterweight title in October in Riyadh.