Promoter Eddie Hearn and IBF Light Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins are aimed at George Kambosos Jr. For a fight in New York when he comes through his next fight.
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Hitchins (19-0, 7 food) feels that a victory over the former Unified Lightweight Champion Kambosos will increase its popularity in the boxing world. George (21-1, 13 CO’s) is on March 22 in Sydney, Australia, against Daud Yordan.
Richardson comes from a 12-round split decision on the IBF Light Welterweight champion, Liam Paro, in December last year. That impressive performance may have scared the Top 140-pointers, but not Kambosos. He is fearless and wants the opportunity to fight hitchins for his IBF belt because he feels he can win.
Ready for smoking
“This is now the king of the 140 pound division. No one wants to mention the name of Richardson Hitchins. You saw Theofimo Lopez and Barboza. We were ready to fight theofimo, but there is a big performance in Sydney next week. He peeled his eyes. Kambosos, we think it’s the fight in New York, but this man is ready for all the smoke, ”Eddie Hearn said Dazn box About Richardson Hitchins is the number 1 -man at Light Welterweight.
Remember the name. You know the name, but remember the name. This is the future here. “
Hitchins hoped to face the WBO lights of Welterweight Champion Theofimo Lopez in a unification fight, but rather chose to against his compulsory Arnold Barboza jr. To defend on the 2nd map on Times Square in New York.
Richardson still wants to face Teo as soon as his schedule is open. He has signed a contract with Turki Alalshikh that will keep him busy until next year. Hitchins will probably have to wait until then to go to him a shot.
Target Kambosos
“I think Kambosos is perfect. He has the awards, the name and he represents Australia wonderful as a fighter, “Hitchins said of the former Unified Lightweight Champion George Kambosos Jr.” I think for my legacy, which adds a lot to show that I belong to the Haneys, the Lomachenkos and the bigger names in boxing.
“I feel like I’m a little behind, but getting a win over George Kambosos would be special to add my name to the boxing sports. I feel like I and Theofimo are the best battle in the 140 pound division. I wanted the fight next, but we couldn’t make it happen. I’m going to do what I had to do in my next fight, and he will hopefully do what to do, and we can gather to make the biggest fight happen at 140, ”says Hitchins.
Last updated on 03/13/2025
