Richardson Hitchins today has a lightweight contender Lamont Roach jr. Proclaimed on social media and offered him a battle for his IBF Light Welterweight crown. Roach (25-1-2, 10 COs) reply to the affirmative and says: “You speak to my language.”
If Hitchins had no options at 140 for essential battles, you can understand that he is calling out Lamont Roach. This is not the case at all.
Hitchins found WBA champion Gary Antuanne Russell and WBC champion Subriel Matias, both of which asked to meet in a unification fight. The undefeated 140 -pound contender, Ernesto Mercacado, also demanded a fight against Hitchins and was ignored.
Hitchins Search Roach
It is a bad look for hitchins to combat the ranks of 135 pounds, looking for smaller, weaker opposition such as the Finesse-Level Fighter Lamont Roach Jr. To defend his IBF title of 140 pounds.
Now you are talking to my language 💯 https://t.co/ewvukzpayq
– Lamont Roach Jr. (@Oneof1x) August 22, 2025
‘Negotiations at the moment. I want to unite it. There are just so many people with titles out there. Don’t run. It is possible, ” Antuanne Russell told Boxingscene about his interest in the fight against Hitchins.
Of course, a battle between Antuanne Russell and Hitchins would be possible. But not if Hitchins prefer guys like George Kambosos jr. And Lamont Roach jr. Not to fight.
Hitchins announced that he was a free agent on June 14, 2025, after his eighth round of Kambosos Jr. In Madison Square Garden in New York. Richardson’s contract with match room box has expired with that battle. The chairman of the match room, Eddie Hearn, was dissatisfied with Hitchins who made the announcement after the fight because he wanted the opportunity to talk to him to sign him again.
A history of investment
“I did feel respect, because it’s not him. It’s just dogs around him. ‘ Hearn told Boxingscene: ‘I remember when I first met Richardson Hitchins, the door fell off his car. I spent a lot of money and invested in a young man I really respect and admire ‘.
Hearn sends Hitchins to the IBF title of 140 pounds and fits him against Kambosos jr. In his first defense. One could understand his disappointment that Hitchins departed after the investment he made in him.
Roach, 30, missed a rematch with WBA lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis when the Baltimore native decided to fight on Netflix on November 14.
Last updated on 08/22/2025
