Richardson Hitchins remained undefeated after a nip-and-tuck affair final Saturday in Puerto Rico. He received by a cut up determination over the defending champion Liam Paro, taking his file to 19-0 and amassing his first world title in a stacked 140lbs division.
The scorecards learn 117-111 Paro (Nelson Vazquez), 116-112 Hitchins (Carl Zappia), and 116-112 Hitchins (Frank Lombardi). Liam Paro had received the IBF title in his final bout in opposition to Subriel Mattias in June, however Hitchins proved to be a a lot stronger problem. Within the first three rounds, Paro out-landed Hitchins and seemed to set the tempo for the remainder of the struggle. With a proper cross jab, Hitchins, within the fourth, stumbled the defending champion to the left, and from then on, Hitchins grew in confidence spherical by spherical exhibiting his championship pedigree and elite boxing type.
What’s subsequent for the brand new champion?
Within the post-fight media scrum, the Brooklyn star talked about a number of names in and round his division. One identify that can whet the urge for food for the UK followers is Jack Catterall, universally often called the uncrowned, undisputed champion of the world. There may be choices to unify with different champions on the weight class, like WBC belt holder and one other undefeated boxer, Alberto Puello(23-0), who received his model in June.
There may be additionally WBO champion and fellow Brooklyn native Teofimo Lopez. Hitchins is aware of he’s with the very best promoter within the enterprise and says Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn will “go for the largest fish” relating to his subsequent struggle; due to this fact, the Lopez struggle makes good sense for all concerned. Nonetheless, Teofimo Lopez could be stepping as much as welterweight to problem one other Matchroom fighter, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, for his IBF crown. With nothing but confirmed, promoter Hearn will doubtless desk a couple of supply for the previous undisputed champion at 13lbs, who Prime Rank and Bob Arum promote.
Full Undercard Outcomes:
W R. Hitchins def Liam Paro L Cut up Dec
W Henry Lebron def C. Diaz L Unanimous Dec
W Yankiel Rivera def A. Gonzalez Jr L KO/TKO, R4
W A. Quintana def Marc Castro L Cut up Dec
W William Ortiz def Lionell Colon L Unanimous Dec
W Jose Roman def Jalil Hackett L Cut up Dec
W Juan Zayas def Geraldo Valdez L Unanimous Dec
W S. Pineiro def Kalindra Faria L Unanimous Dec
W Carlos De Leon def J. Guevara L KO/TKO, 2:30 R1
