Photos: Richardson Hitchins Puts in Work With Mayweather Giving Pointers

Dec 7, 2020 • 5:25 PM ET

Richardson Hitchins

Unbeaten rising prospect Richardson Hitchins faces former world champion Argenis Mendez live on SHOWTIME this Saturday, December 12 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Despite training throughout the pandemic, Hitchins has been able to remain on task and on track throughout his camp that began in Las Vegas before ending in his native Brooklyn under the guidance of his head coach Lenny Wilson.

The 23-year-old Hitchins represented Haiti at the 2016 Olympic Games and will return to the ring after debuting in 2020 with a 10-round decision victory over Nicholas DeLomba in February. It was Hitchins' second 10-round decision win after his previous fight saw him best Kevin Johnson following 10 rounds in November 2019.

Mendez presents the most accomplished opponent of Hitchins' young career. The 34-year-old former champion most recently fought Juan Heraldez and Anthony Peterson to draws in 2019, and scored victories over Eddie Ramirez and Ivan Redkach prior to that. For Hitchins, the strong resume of his opponent is something he relishes as a measuring stick for his progress.