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]
Richardson Hitchins | |
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| Born | September 26, 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Clinchman |
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| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 17 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 0 |
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 edit
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 edit
| 17 fights | 17 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 |  Jose Zepeda
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UD | 12 | Sep 23, 2023 | Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 |  John Bauza
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UD | 10 | Feb 4, 2023 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, U.S.
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Yomar Álamo
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RTD | 8 (10) | Nov 12, 2022 | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 |  Angel Sarinana Rodriguez
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TKO | 4 (10) | May 21, 2022 | Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Malik Hawkins
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UD | 10 | Dec 18, 2021 | Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 |  Argenis Mendez
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SD | 10 | Dec 12, 2020 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Nicholas DeLomba
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UD | 10 | Feb 28, 2020 | Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Kevin Johnson
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UD | 10 | Nov 1, 2019 | Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 |  Alejandro Munera
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RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | May 18, 2019 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 |  David Morales
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RTD | 3 (6), 3:00 | Mar 2, 2019 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Tre'Sean Wiggins
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UD | 8 | Jan 17, 2019 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Cesar Valenzuela
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UD | 6 | Sep 8, 2018 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Alexander Charneco
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KO | 1 (6), 1:17 | Apr 21, 2018 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Charles Stanford
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TKO | 2 (6), 2:15 | Mar 3, 2018 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jordan Morales
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UD | 4 | Oct 14, 2017 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Alexander Picot
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UD | 4 | Apr 22, 2017 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Mario Alberto Perez Navarro
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TKO | 1 (4), 1:33 | Mar 4, 2017 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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References edit
- ^ "Boxing record for Richardson Hitchins". BoxRec.
- ^ "Brooklyn boxer headed to 2016 Olympics in Brazil". nydailynews.com. 30 June 2016.
- ^ Olympic Games
- ^ Christ, Scott (May 18, 2019). "Gary Antuanne Russell and Richardson Hitchins shine in Wilder-Breazeale prelim fights". www.badlefthook.com. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "UNBEATEN 140-POUNDER RICHARDSON HITCHINS SIGNS MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH MATCHROOM". ringtv.com. September 28, 2022. Retrieved Nov 13, 2022.
- ^ "Richardson Hitchins, Olympian, Inks With Mayweather Promotions". BoxingScene.com. January 30, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (24 January 2024). "Richardson Hitchins faces Gustavo Daniel Lemos in April in Las Vegas". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ "Smith-Zepeda, Ryan-Harper and Hitchins-Lemos highlight Matchroom's spring schedule". The Ring. 23 January 2024.
- ^ Hits, Random (23 January 2024). "Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos on April 6, Jordan Gill vs. Zelfa Barrett on April 13". BoxingScene.com.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (7 April 2024). "Richardson Hitchins takes controversial decision against Gustavo Daniel Lemos". FIGHTMAG.
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