Richardson Hitchins: record, next fight and profile →
It’s been a bit of a slow route Richardson Hitchins. The former Olympian believes he has all the talent in the world but is simply waiting for the right moment to prove that he belongs.
Richardson Hitchins says he’s too good to feel pressure in headlining for the first time in his career on Saturday night – and will put on a dazzling performance against Jose Zepeda to prove it, as they clash at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, live worldwide on DAZN.
Hitchins, Zepeda Weights Photos Gallery - Richardson Hitchins' clash with Jose Zepeda is part of a Matchroom card in Orlando, with co-main action in the form of the return of British star Conor Benn (21-0, 14 KOs) who faces Mexican Super-Welterweight Rodolfo ‘Sinaloita’ Orozco (32-3-3, 24 KOs). (photos by Ed Mulholand)
ORLANDO -- Richardson Hitchins and Jose Zepeda both made weight for their main event battle this weekend. The next step for each—aside from a win—is to reclaim the spotlight that has already shifted to a key undercard bout. Brooklyn’s Hitchins weighed 139.8 pounds during the official pre-fight weigh-in, while California’s Zepeda was 140
Hitchins, Zepeda Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Richardson Hitchins' clash with Jose Zepeda is part of a Matchroom card in Orlando, with co-main action in the form of the return of British star Conor Benn (21-0, 14 KOs) who faces Mexican Super-Welterweight Rodolfo ‘Sinaloita’ Orozco (32-3-3, 24 KOs). (photos by Ed Mulholand)
Richardson Hitchins is planning to dominate Jose Zepeda and send a message to the big guns at 140lbs that he’s coming for them when they clash on Saturday night at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, live worldwide on DAZN.
By Jake Donovan - There will come a point when Richardson Hitchins challenges for a major title. The unbeaten Brooklyn native is that confident in his ability that he doesn’t bother to call out the top guys at his weight. He knows that day will come in due to time.
Everything’s been going according to plan. In the first handful of fights for Richardson Hitchins, he easily took care of business. The opponents, however, were nothing to brag about.
Richardson Hitchins has told Matchroom’s Flash Knockdown podcast he’s on the path to becoming a legend in the sport – and the next step on that journey sees him mix with former World title challenger Jose Zepeda at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida on Saturday September 23, live worldwide on DAZN.
Richardson Hitchins isn’t the jealous type but he does believe he’s been a bit overlooked. For the most part, Hitchins (16-0, 7 KOs) has sat back and watched as Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, and a long list of others, all of whom are around his age, grabbed most of the attention. Pound-for-pound rankings,