Richardson Hitchins worked his way up the ladder in boxing that many only dreamed of when they first learned the ways of the Sweet Science. The 27-year-old wants to bring it all together in one perfect performance for a global audience.


Hitchin’s challenges Liam Paro for the IBF super lightweight title on December 7. In Puerto Rico it is the first major world title that Hitchins is competing for. He is headlining a big show and may get the promised title shot after signing a multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing in 2022.


Hitchins, a Brooklyn native, would tell you this fight is a long time coming.


“It feels like the time has finally come. I’ve been working towards this all my life. I always knew I was going to be world champion,” Hitchins told The Sporting News. “I was always one of those guys that whenever they walked into a boxing atmosphere, gym, event… when I was a kid, I always felt like I was a top level fighter. A special and talented fighter. “


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Although he failed to qualify for the Olympics, this did not stop Hitchins from following his dream. He fought most of his fights at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where he entertained family, friends and those who would show up. He then moved up the cards and impressed with his in-ring and promo skills.


Under the Matchroom brand, he headlined a fight night where he defeated multiple title challenger Jose Zepeda, a major step forward in the competition. His last fight was against Gustavo Daniel Lemos, defeating the previously undefeated fighter in an exciting match. The pressure to fight someone with double knockouts, more fights or more wins than him is always there, but Hitchins has thrived under it.


Paro defeated Subriel Matias in June to win the IBF super lightweight title despite being deducted a point. The Australian has 15 wins via knockout and has been a revelation under the Matchroom brand since also signing a multi-fight deal.


Hitchins is still an undefeated fighter and welcomes the challenge. He believes he is a champion for a reason, but there are ways he has the edge over Paro.


“I believe he has sneaky power,” Hitchins said of his opponent. “He has common sense in boxing – he won’t take one and get one. He has a Mexican style and boxing awareness. Definitely a hard worker and a grinder. Paro looks like a man who takes his craft seriously.


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“When it comes to everything else, I don’t think he does anything special. There are no special effects. Things that I’m going to take advantage of… I just think I’m at a higher level. I’m the better boxer and fighter, the more polished fighter. He is best at working hard and just coming out and fighting.


“I’ve never seen Paro as a guy who came out and fought. That’s not his approach. I’ll rule him out all night if he wants to bring that approach… We’ll see who is the better boxer on the field .” high level.”


Going from an opener to a headliner would make any fighter nervous. Hitchins immediately feels at home. Over time, he has received advice from the fighters he dealt cards with and from people around him, from Gervonta Davis, the Charlo brothers, Adrien Broner and Erickson Lubin. It was worth learning and growing from these warriors, among others.


Heading into the fight, Paro talked about turning it into a dogfight so a fast-paced style could benefit him. Stunned by these statements, Hitchins wondered what he meant by them and whether Paro really believes this will hold him back. If he sticks to that plan, it could be a long night for the Australian.


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“What is a dog fight? Who is a dog fighter? That’s not the name of the sport. When guys talk like that, to me it means I have more experience than Paro,” Hitchins said. “He’s a champion, but he’s a green champion, a limited champion. When I hear that, I see him getting in shape to come forward and throw a lot of punches.”


“I like quality over quantity… When I think of ‘dogfight’ I think of James Kirkland and what he did against Canelo (Alvarez). Touch Canelo’s chest and make it a ‘dogfight’. If he wants to do that , okay, I think he saw Lemos come out and made such a fight of it, but without success. Most of his punches were ineffective, but they were ineffective I, my punches landed were much more accurate.


“Liam Paro will have to make some adjustments once that stops working on December 7.”


Hitchins believes he can stop Paro. His confidence is sky high. Can that last when the spotlight is on him?



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