‘It’s a Big Fight’: Richardson Hitchins Reveals Super Lightweight Rival He Wants to Face
On Saturday, April 6, Richardson Hitchins (17-0, 7 KOs) will face Gustavo Lemos (29-0, 19 KOs) in a final eliminator for the IBF super lightweight title at Bleaulive at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, live worldwide on DAZN. Ahead of this fight, the Brooklyn-born fighter has spoken about the potential next step should he be victorious in Sin City.
Richardson Hitchins Reveals Super Lightweight Rival on His Radar
Richardson Hitchins Looks at Future Success
A win on Saturday will see Hitchins become mandatory to take on the IBF king, Subriel Matias. The big-punching Puerto Rican is readying himself to defend his title in a homecoming defence against the dangerous Australian Liam Paro.
Hitchins comprehensively outboxed Jose Zepeda in his last fight, winning by a unanimous decision. The judge’s scorecards read 120-108 x2 and 119-109. A win this weekend will ensure the 26-year-old Brooklyn native moves closer to that world title shot. Hitchins has revealed his feelings towards a potential world title fight against Matias:
Read More: Subriel Matias Overcomes Tough Start For World Title TKO
“I am not going to lie, I do prefer the WBC route – but if the opportunity presents itself for the world title, and on Saturday I feel good, why not the IBF?’ said Hitchins. “It’s a big fight with me and Subriel Matias, everyone would be interested in that, so let’s see what comes to the table.”
Boxing Ability of Hitchins
The Brooklyn native has shown a great ring IQ during his professional career, which has seen him impose his style on fights no matter the opposition. He uses his jab extremely well and works off that impressively, putting together eye-catching combinations.
When he uses his jab well – it helps him control the tempo and distance of fights, making it a nightmare to try and disrupt his plans. Its a big moment in the career of both fighters on April 6, with the winer set to move on to bigger fights.
Check out our prediction for Hitchins-Lemos.
Freelance Writer and Digital Marketer, spending most of his time waiting for the Tyson Fury vs Usyk announcement. Also watches YouTube videos of Lennox Lewis fights on a daily basis.
