On The Watch “It’s All About Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr.”

IBF Junior Welterweight Challenge

Last night’s Matchroom/DAZN Main Event between IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 8 Kos) and George Kambosos Jr (22-4, 10 Kos) was nothing less than a dominant performance by the champion at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The self-proclaimed “Emperor” Kambosos is a man without a Kingdom after this one-sided beatdown handed to him by Hitchins. Kambosos once again talked a good game all the way up to the fight but failed miserably at implementing any type of a “game plan” when he was stunted from the jump by Hitchins, who showed to be levels above Kambosos as the rounds progressed.

Hitchins showed Kambosos absolutely no respect as he continued to walk Kambosos down round by round with a very accurate stiff jab that laid the groundwork for the night. Other than his toughness, Kambosos had nothing to offer or deter Hitchins from having his way with him inside that squared circle.

Kambosos laboured his way through the rounds looking defeated as he was taking a beating from head to body. The inevitable was near as Kambosos was breaking down in rapid form and by the 8th round Hitchins landed a vicious left hook to the body of Kambosos that folded him up and dropped him for the count prompting the referee to stop the bout.  

It was a very impressive performance by Hitchins who looked focussed and sharp all night. Well done, Champ. Now onto the next.

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Liam Paro vs Richardson Hitchins”

IBF Junior Welterweight Challenge

Last night’s Matchroom/DAZN Main Event between IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Liam Paro (25-1, 15 Kos) and challenger Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 Kos) was a technical matchup that greatly favoured the challenger at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

I was impressed by Richardson who walked it like he talked it and handled his business inside that squared circle like a “G”. Richardson told anybody that would listen that he was levels above Liam and backed every word of it when the time came to prove it.

It took Richardson a few rounds to figure Liam out but once he did it was a boxing session where Richardson outboxed Liam with ease and conviction that he could not be denied. Richardson’s jab was on point along with his punch selection and accuracy that clearly bothered Liam who had no answer to slow down this determined combatant from having his way with him.

“Game Plan” for “Game plan”, Richardson had the right formula. After 12 full rounds of action the Judges on hand called it 117-111 for Liam, 116-112 and 116-112 for Richardson.

The Judge who had it 117-111 for Liam was out of pocket for that but nevertheless, with this convincing win under his belt Richardson is now the new IBF Junior Welterweight Champion of the World. Well done!

A hyped up and full of confidence Richardson wasted no time in calling out his next future challenger, if possible, in WBO/Ring Magazine Junior Welterweight Champion Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 kos).

That’s a unification bout that would be fun to watch but will Teofimo answer the call? Only time will tell.

Until then, congratulations Richardson and enjoy this great well-earned victory.

Blaze