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Richardson Hitchins

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Height / weight1.78 m / 63 kg
Born26 Sept 1997 (28 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States
NicknameAfrica

Richardson Hitchins is an active professional boxer from the United States. He is the undefeated IBF Light Welterweight World Champion.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Richardson Hitchins was born on September 26, 1997, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. The American fighter is 178 cm tall and has a wingspan of 188 cm.

He has competed in the Light Welterweight division during his professional tenure.

Hitchins fights from an orthodox position and represented Haiti at the 2016 Olympic Games.

Career

Hitchins began his professional campaign in March 2017 with a TKO victory over Mario Perez. He built an undefeated record over his first 14 fights.

In November 2022, he won the vacant IBF North American Light Welterweight Title with a stoppage victory over Yomar Álamo. He followed this with wins against John Bauza and Jose Zepeda in 2023.

His career is defined by a rivalry with fellow undefeated champion Liam Paro. In December 2024, Hitchins defeated Paro by split decision to capture the IBF Light Welterweight World Title.

He made his first successful title defense in June 2025 with a TKO victory over former unified Lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr..

Career Record:

Total - 20

Wins - 20

  • By knockout – 8
  • By decision - 12

Losses - 0

  • By knockout – 0
  • By decision - 0

Draws - 0

Medal Record

  • 2016 - New York Golden Gloves, Men’s Light Welterweight, Gold
  • 2015 - New York Golden Gloves, Men’s Light Welterweight, Gold

Richardson Hitchins FAQ

Where is Richardson Hitchins from?

Richardson Hitchins was born in Brooklyn, New York.

How many world titles has Richardson Hitchins won?

Hitchins has held the IBF Light Welterweight world title.

What is Richardson Hitchins's professional record?

His professional boxing record is 20 wins and 0 losses.