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Richardson Hitchins
American boxer (born 1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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Early life
Hitchins was born and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.[2][3] Brought up by his mother, Jolia Jacques, he spent his summer days assisting her in selling water bottles at a park to help pay bills.[4] A fan of WWE, Hitchins first took an interest in boxing after watching Floyd Mayweather Jr. make an appearance for the wrestling promotion in 2008.[5] He began training at age 12 and credits his childhood gym, Atlas Cops & Kids, for keeping him away from the streets.[6]
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Amateur career
As an amateur at the national level, Hitchins won back to back New York Golden Gloves.[7] At the international level, having failed to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team, he decided to represent his parents' country of Haiti instead.[8] Competing at the AIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan, he took home the silver medal to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he lost in the opening round to Gary Antuanne Russell.[9][10][11]
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Professional career
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Early career
Hitchins made his professional debut on March 4, 2017, defeating Mario Perez by TKO in the first round.[12] He compiled a record of 14–0 with six wins by way of knockout (KO), defeating former IBF super featherweight champion Argenis Mendez along the way.[13]
Hitchins vs. Álamo
In his first pro fight since signing with Matchroom Boxing, Hitchins faced Yomar Álamo for the vacant IBF North American light welterweight title on November 12, 2022.[14] He won the bout after Álamo's corner decided to call an end to the contest at the conclusion of the eighth round.[15][16]
Hitchins vs. Bauza
On February 4, 2023, Hitchins faced John Bauza with the IBF North American and WBC USA light welterweight titles on the line.[17] Hitchins dominated the fight, knocking Bauza down in the first and fourth rounds en route to a unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the fight 100–88.[18][19]
Hitchins vs. Zepeda
Looking to add the vacant WBC Silver and NABO light welterweight titles to his collection, Hitchins faced Jose Zepeda on September 23, 2023.[20][21] He controlled the bout from start to finish, winning by unanimous decision. The three judges scored the bout 120–108, 120–108, and 119–109, all in favor of Hitchins.[22][23]
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.[24][25][26] Hitchins, in a very controversial outcome, defeated Lemos via unanimous decision.[27]
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.[28][29][30]
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.[31][32][33] Hitchins defeated Kambosos Jr. by eighth-round knockout to retain his title.[34]
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Personal life
Hitchins currently lives and trains in Brooklyn, New York.[35] He has been with longtime trainer Lenny Wilson since he was 15.[36][3] Hitchins is currently signed with Matchroom Boxing.[37] He was previously signed with Mayweather Promotions, founded by Floyd Mayweather Jr., immediately before turning pro.[38][39]
Professional boxing record
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Titles in boxing
Major world titles
- IBF light welterweight champion (140 lbs)
Silver world titles
- WBC Silver light welterweight champion (140 lbs)
Regional/International titles
Awards
Boxing Awards
Honors
- Key to Union City: 2025[44]
See also
References
External links
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