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Eimantas Stanionis says he accepted a fight offer from Zuffa Boxing to face Richardson Hitchins but never heard back. The former WBA welterweight champion told The Ring that Zuffa approached him about facing Hitchins earlier this year.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 2

Richardson Hitchins Hosts Back-to-School Community Giveaway In Brooklyn on September 6

BROOKLYN, NY — September 1, 2026 — Brooklyn’s own former IBF Super Lightweight World Champion Richardson “Africa” Hitchins will return to his community on Sunday, September 6, to host “Fight for Your Future,” a free back-to-school community giveaway designed to help local students start the new school year prepared, confident, and motivated.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 27

Richardson Hitchins beats Ricardo Salas by UD at Zuffa Boxing 9

Richardson Hitchins beat Ricardo Salas by unanimous decision at Zuffa Boxing 9, extending his unbeaten record to 21-0. The welterweight contest went the full 10-round distance, with Hitchins controlling enough rounds to earn the nod from all three judges.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 21

Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Zuffa Boxing 09 heads to the Big Apple, New York City, on Sunday night as they host a fight card from the Theater at Madison Square Garden, live on Paramount+.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 9

Edgar Berlanga, Richardson Hitchins get Zuffa Boxing debuts

Edgar Berlanga will stay at super middleweight for his Zuffa Boxing debut against Canadian veteran Steven Butler, while Richardson Hitchins moves up to welterweight to face Mexico's Ricardo Salas on July 26 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 9

Edgar Berlanga And Richardson Hitchins Head To NYC For Zuffa Boxing 09 on July 26

They say there’s nothing like summer in New York, and this year that looks to be the case, as July is filled with big events like the Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium, FIFA World Cup games, Fanatics Fest, and Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 31

Richardson Hitchins Confirms Zuffa Boxing and Welterweight Debut Opponent

Richardson Hitchins' Zuffa Boxing debut is now set in stone. One month after Hitchins signed with Zuffa and subsequently vacated the IBF super lightweight title, he announced his inaugural opponent and date under Dana White's banner.

Boxing News / KO on SI / April 23

IBF Orders Teofimo Lopez Title Fight After Richardson Hitchins Vacates

Shortly after Teofimo Lopez's 140-pound title reign came to an end at the hands of Shakur Stevenson, he announced he would be moving up to welterweight.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / April 21

Richardson Hitchins relinquishing IBF title after signing with Zuffa

Just two weeks after revealing that he was signing with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins is relinquishing his title to pursue welterweight competition instead, Hitchins announced on social media this week.

Boxing News / KO on SI / April 21

Richardson Hitchins Vacates the IBF Junior Welterweight Title to Change Divisions

Richardson Hitchins is moving on up in more ways than one. On Tuesday, April 21, the IBF junior welterweight champion announced that he will vacate his title so he can compete at 147 pounds.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / April 21

Hitchins Vacates IBF Title, Joins Benn at Welterweight Under Zuffa Boxing

Richardson Hitchins is officially moving on and moving up. The undefeated Brooklyn native is vacating his IBF junior welterweight title to campaign full-time at 147 pounds, his manager Keith Connolly confirmed Monday.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 21

Richardson Hitchins Vacates IBF 140 lb Title Shortly After Signing With Zuffa Boxing

Only ten days after announcing his new deal with Zuffa Boxing, undefeated junior welterweight Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOs) vacated his IBF world title and will move up to 147.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 8

Edgar Berlanga & Richardson Hitchins Are The Latest to Sign Deals With Zuffa Boxing

Zuffa Boxing continues to expand its roster with the latest signings of two fighters who have name recognition. Super middleweight Edgar Berlanga and IBF junior welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins, both managed by Keith Connolly, were announced on Wednesday as having signed with the boxing promotion led by Dana White and Nick Khan.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 26

Oscar Duarte Discusses Hitchins Payday, Talks with Golden Boy, And Targets Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz

Junior welterweight contender Oscar Duarte is days removed from seeing his chance at the IBF world title slip through his fingers. But the 30-year-old from Chihuahua, MX, isn’t letting that derail his journey, especially when his promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, makes it clear they have his back.

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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / February 21

Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios loses co-main event as Richardson Hitchins pulls out hours before ring walk

The Ring Magazine’s big Las Vegas showcase has lost a massive world title fight just hours before bell time. Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios will do battle for the WBC welterweight world title in the main event of the show at the T-Mobile Arena tonight.

Boxing News / ESPN / February 21

Hitchins falls ill; IBF title defense vs. Duarte off

Richardson Hitchins, the IBF junior welterweight champion, fell ill ahead of Saturday's title defense against Oscar Duarte, forcing officials to call off the bout.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 18

Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte: Preview & Betting Tips

The clash between Richardson Hitchins and Oscar Duarte is a fascinating contest which is set to take place this weekend for the IBF super-lightweight title.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 17

Richardson Hitchins Vs. Oscar Duarte Breakdown

The IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins boxes Oscar Duarte on February 21, as we preview the upcoming fight. This serves as the co-main event to the Mario Barrios vs.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 10

Richardson Hitchins Reunites With Matchroom Boxing: '2026 Will Be a Huge Year'

After months of uncertainty surrounding his promotional future, Richardson Hitchins has officially reunited with Matchroom Boxing. The unbeaten IBF junior welterweight champion announced the news across his social media platforms on Monday a move that solidifies his position as one of boxing’s fastest-rising stars heading into 2026.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 30

Richardson Hitchins Eyes Two-Division Glory: 'I’m Willing to Go Up to 147'

NEW YORK — IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins has already proven himself among the elite at 140 pounds now, he’s setting his sights on bigger challenges both figuratively and literally.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 7, 2025

Richardson Hitchins Calls For 'Easy Money' Fights vs Teofimo Lopez And Devin Haney

Richardson Hitchins believes he is ready to take the next step in his career. Just two months after defending the IBF super lightweight title against former champion George Kambosos Jr., the 27-year-old is itching to get back into the ring.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 15, 2025

Hitchins Impresses For The Home Crowd

.Richardson Hitchins said it wasn’t going to be pretty and he kept his word. Hitchins manufactured a huge beatdown of former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 13, 2025

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr Odds And Prediction

Richardson Hitchins is set to take on George Kambosos Jr at Madison Square Garden on June 14. Hitchins is 19-0-0 with seven knockout wins. The 27-year-old currently holds the IBF super lightweight title, defeating Liam Paro via split decision in his last outing.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 12, 2025

Hitchins Looks To Be Next At 140

IBF Junior welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins and former undisputed junior welterweight champion George Kambosos Jr do not like each other at all.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 10, 2025

Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr: Preview & Betting Tips

The boxing world turns its attention to Madison Square Garden this weekend as the undefeated IBF world super-welterweight champion, Richardson Hitchins makes the first defence of his title against former unified lightweight champion, George Kambosos Jr.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 23, 2025

'You Say Hitchins Is Your Best Guy, Well Let Me Fight Toe-To-Toe With Him,' Says George Kambosos Jr. After Beating A-Little Known Jake Wyllie

The Australian’s George Kambosos Jr managed to secure another world title shot after evading a ferocious test with a unanimous points victory over gallant countryman Jake Wyllie in an epic super-lightweight clash in Sydney.