Richardson Hitchins Makes Bold Claims About Kambosos and Teofimo Lopez

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr will headline a Matchroom Boxing event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 14. They will collide for  Hitchins’ IBF super lightweight title live on DAZN. Ahead of fight night, Hitchins spoke to Dan Rafael on the Big Fight Weekend/Fight Freaks Unite podcast. The Brooklyn native did not hold back when asked about Kambosos and Teofimo Lopez.

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr Set for June 14

Hitchins Fires Shots at Kambosos Jr and Doubts Teofimo Lopez

Hitchins (19-0. 7 KOs) is the IBF champion following his win over Liam Paro. It was a dominant performance, even more so than the split decision scorecards suggested. Kambosos Jr (22-3, 10 KOs) will need to deliver a performance similar to when he shocked Teofimo Lopez back in 2021.

When talking to Dan Rafael, Hitchins did not hold back when asked about Kambosos Jr: “I’m gonna make a movie outta him. If he don’t come in there and prove he’s on an elite level of boxing, I’m going to show him he’s a f------ bum, and I believe he’s a bum,” said Hitchins.

When asked by Rafael if Kambosos deserved his world title shot following his recent performances, the IBF champion again spoke honestly: “George Kambosos has been a bum before that. He’s been a bum. He beat Teofimo Lopez. Teofimo Lopez is a talented fighter like I said before. He’s a talented fighter, but IQ-wise…”

Hitchins continued: “Teofimo showed he a talented fighter with boxing experience but as far as IQ, as far as the s--- he needs to complete at a high level of boxing, he don’t have that. He has shown that since the amateur days.”

“Teofimo and me is not the same fighter, I’m a way better boxer than Teofimo,” said Hitchins.

To hear the Hitchins interview and more from the “Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast” with Dan Rafael and TJ Rives, click the play button below.