Richardson Hitchins

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.

Richardson Hitchins
Born	(1997-09-26) September 26, 1997 (age 27) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light welterweight
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach	74 in (188 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	20
Wins	20
Wins by KO	8

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.^[3]

Professional career

He is currently signed with Matchroom Boxing.^[4] He was previously signed with Mayweather Promotions founded by Floyd Mayweather Jr.^[5]

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.^[6][7][8] Hitchins, in a very controversial outcome, defeated Lemos via unanimous decision.^[9]

IBF Super Lightweight Champion

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.^[10][11][12]

Hitchins vs. Kambosos Jr.

Hitchins was scheduled to make the first defense of his IBF light welterweight title against George Kambosos Jr. on June 14, 2025, in New York.^[13][14][15] Hitchins defeated Kambosos Jr. by eighth-round knockout to retain his title.^[16]

Professional boxing record

20 fights	20 wins	0 losses
By knockout	8	0
By decision	12	0

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
20	Win	20–0	George Kambosos Jr	TKO	8 (12), 2:33	Jun 14, 2025	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York	Retained IBF light welterweight title
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), 3:00	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), 1:48	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

• List of male boxers
• List of world light-welterweight boxing champions