On December 7, 2024, a 27-year-old Richardson Hitchins (18-0, 7 KOs) got a shot at the IBF super-lightweight title held by 28-year-old Australian boxer Liam Paro (25-0, 15 KOs).
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 18-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 1 day. Paro was on a 25-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 22 days.
Richardson Hitchins defeated Liam Paro via split decision and wins the IBF title — in his first world-title fight. Hitchins improves his record to 19-0, while Paro adds a loss to his record at 25-1.
On April 6, 2024, a 26-year-old Richardson Hitchins (17-0, 7 KOs) and a 28-year-old Argentinian boxer Gustavo Lemos (29-0, 19 KOs) met in the ring in a super-lightweight bout.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 17-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 14 days. Lemos was on a 29-fight win streak with a 65% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 22 days.
Richardson Hitchins defeated Gustavo Lemos via unanimous decision in the 12-round super-lightweight fight. Hitchins improves his record to 18-0, while Lemos adds a loss to his record at 29-1.
On September 23, 2023, a 25-year-old Richardson Hitchins (16-0, 7 KOs) and a 34-year-old Jose Zepeda (36-3, 27 KOs) met in the ring in a super-lightweight bout.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 16-fight win streak with a 43% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 months and 19 days. Zepeda was on a 1-fight win streak with a 69% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 29 days.
Richardson Hitchins defeated Jose Zepeda via unanimous decision in the 10-round super-lightweight fight. Hitchins improves his record to 17-0, while Zepeda adds a loss to his record at 36-4.
On November 12, 2022, a 25-year-old Richardson Hitchins (14-0, 6 KOs) and Yomar Álamo met in the ring.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 14-fight win streak with a 42% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 22 days.
Richardson Hitchins stopped Yomar Álamo via RTD in the 8th round. Hitchins improves his record to 15-0 (7 KOs)
On April 21, 2018, a 20-year-old Richardson Hitchins (4-0, 2 KOs) and Alexander Charneco met in the ring.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 18 days.
Richardson Hitchins stopped Alexander Charneco via KO in the 1st round. Hitchins improves his record to 5-0 (3 KOs)
On March 3, 2018, a 20-year-old Richardson Hitchins (3-0, 1 KO) and Charles Stanford met in the ring.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 17 days.
Richardson Hitchins stopped Charles Stanford via TKO in the 2nd round. Hitchins improves his record to 4-0 (2 KOs)
On May 21, 2022, a 24-year-old Richardson Hitchins (13-0, 5 KOs) and Angel Sarinana Rodriguez met in the ring.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 13-fight win streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 3 days.
Richardson Hitchins stopped Angel Sarinana Rodriguez via TKO in the 4th round. Hitchins improves his record to 14-0 (6 KOs)
On May 18, 2019, a 21-year-old Richardson Hitchins (8-0, 4 KOs) and Alejandro Munera met in the ring.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 16 days.
Richardson Hitchins stopped Alejandro Munera via RTD in the 3rd round. Hitchins improves his record to 9-0 (5 KOs)
On March 2, 2019, a 21-year-old Richardson Hitchins (7-0, 3 KOs) and David Morales met in the ring.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 7-fight win streak with a 42% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 13 days.
Richardson Hitchins stopped David Morales via RTD in the 3rd round. Hitchins improves his record to 8-0 (4 KOs)
On February 4, 2023, a 25-year-old Richardson Hitchins (15-0, 7 KOs) and John Bauza met in the ring in a super-lightweight bout.
Hitchins came in to the fight on a 15-fight win streak with a 46% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 23 days.
Richardson Hitchins defeated John Bauza via unanimous decision in the 10-round super-lightweight fight. Hitchins improves his record to 16-0