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Richardson Hitchins explains the exit from the match: Why is the free agency his “best business move”

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Image: Eddie Hearn Rages as Richardson Hitchins Announces Free Agency After George Kambosos Victory

Richardson Hitchins says that his decision to leave Eddie Hearna’s match was a “business” decision. He is looking for what is “Best for me.”

The potential role of Turki

Hitchins wants Turks Alalshikh to give him fights, which he asked against Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez. IBF 140-Funty Master Hitchins (20-0, 8 KO) only wants these fights; He feels that because he is now a free agent, Turks will give him.

Fans believe that Hitchins avoid talented fighters in 140, Subriel Matias, Ernesto Mercado and Gary Antuanne Russell because he knows he has lost. Instead, he is joyful to fight guys such as George Cambosos Jr. and Liam Paro.

If Turki signs Richardson on a petite contract, he should insist that he would fight Mercado, Matias and Russell in this order, instead of giving him the fight, which he asks against Haney and Teofimo. He should not have permission to avoid, choose and choose opponents.

“Me and Eddie talked after the fight behind the closed door. Everything is on the table now,” said Richardson Hitchins Boxing king media that he is a free agent after the end of the contract with Matchroom with the victory over George Cambosos Jr. June 14.

Berlanga influence

Hitchins manages Keith Connolly, the same guy who works with Edgar Berlang. He also recently left Matchroom after the contract expired and got a contract for a lot of money on the header on the Turki Alalshikh tab.

The point is that Hitchins probably hopes that Turks will sign him with a lucrative agreement on the value of many fights of a value of millions and get fights for which he rested against Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez.

They seem to be those who turn him into a star. Hitchins’ fighting style is similar to Shakura Stevenson, not the type that most fans are watched by the majority of the American fan base. He is a runner when he faces the opposition with power. In his last fight he did not escape because he was adapted to the delicate of George Cambosos Jr.

“I love Eddie Hearn. The relationship I had with Matchroom was great. They were fair to me, and I only asked them, it’s an opportunity to prove that I was one of the best in the world,” said Hitchins. “They gave me it. Everything I can ever do is thank them forever for that.”

Without Hearna Hitchins, there are not many options. The great fights he wants against Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez have no chance. Hitchins seems to think that following the footsteps of Edgar Berlang in leaving the match, this will lead him to signing him by Turki Alalshikh, just like from Berlang. This contract concluded a great time.

Hitchins business movement

“It’s business. I have to do the best for me. Of course, I love the relationship with Eddie Hearn, “said Hitchins that he is a free agent.” I would like to work with Eddie Hearn in the future. He was always just to me. It’s as it is. [Alalshikh] folding something together. “

We have already heard that Turks will not cooperate with the Hitchins, unless Eddie Hearn is involved. So Richardson made a mistake by publishing a great announcement of his free agency after his final fight under the agreement with Matchroom after defending the title of fight against George Cambosos Jr. He should have demonstrated loyalty.

“I’m here, I’m [an IBF light welterweight] Master, I’m undefeated. I want the biggest fights. I bring a lot to the table when it comes to me and my name. I am one of the best fighters in the world. Not only America. As soon as I enter the ring, these guys will see that I am a real master, “said Hitchins.

The only two fights that Richardson wants are Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney. None of these two have a chance for an event, unless Alalshikh Turks offer them huge money. In the case of Teofimo, even if Turki offers him a mass bag, he does not guarantee that he will agree to fight the Hitchins.

The value of Haney as an opponent of Hitchins could fall to nothing if he was blown up by the WBO WBO Norman Jr. welterweight master. November 22. Fans will not be excited, seeing Haney and Hitchins fight after that.

Unlikely opponents

  • Ernesto Mercado
  • Subriel Matias
  • Gary Antuanne Russell
  • Alberto Puello
  • Keyshawn Davis.

Hitchins is not interested in fighting. They are all risky fights for him that he could lose or take a lot of punishment in winning. Richardson is not doing well and tends to run after the attack.

Last updated 08/01/2025

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Mike Tyson lists who was better between Mayweather and Pacquiao in their prime

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Mike Tyson names who was better between Mayweather and Pacquiao in their primes

Mike Tyson has shared his verdict on who he ranks higher between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather and Pacquiao are considered two of the greatest boxing legends in recent history, and their success led to a battle between them at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in May 2015.

It was Mayweather who won by unanimous decision, but now, more than a decade later, they will meet again for a second time while fighting at The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19.

Mayweather is now 49 and Pacquiao is 47, both men are well past their prime, and there is often debate among boxing fans as to which man was better than the other during the best years of their careers.

Mayweather retired with a perfect 50-0 record, defeating the likes of Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez, while Pacquiao is the only eight-division boxing world champion in history to boast victories over the likes of Juan Manuel Marquez and Miguel Cotto.

Heavyweight icon Tyson once expressed his own opinion on who was the better of the two, ace revealed that he thinks Pacquiao has achieved more.

“Pacquiao is better than Floyd. He overcame adversity. He got knocked out, came back and had some sensational fights against opponents that outperformed any opponent Floyd had fought.”

Before Mayweather faces Pacquiao in a rematch, he is actually scheduled to face Tyson himself, and an event between the pair will take place soon, although it appears it will not take place on the originally announced April 25 date.

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Dmitry Bivol is targeting a fight with Canelo Alvarez or David Benavidez

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Image: The New Canelo? Jose Benavidez Sr. Says Son David Will Relentlessly Pursue Dmitry Bivol's Titles After WBC Vacancy

Undisputed lithe heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol could pursue a rematch with Canelo Alvarez or a fight with David Benavidez once he finishes his current duties in the division.

Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, outlined the champion’s preferred path in comments provided by Dan Rafael, explaining that Bivol intends to first pursue a mandatory IBF defense and then return to competing with Artur Beterbiev.


He is expected to have a mandatory defense against Michael Eifert this spring. The fight was scheduled for May 23 at a gala headlined by unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

After fulfilling this obligation, Bivol’s team wants to immediately start the third fight with Beterbiev. Their rivalry produced two closely watched fights, leaving unfinished business between two fighters who have dominated the lithe heavyweight division for the past several years and built one of the most respected rivalries in the sport.

More intriguing possibilities emerge after this trilogy. Rafael reported that Bivola’s camp sees a second fight with Canelo as one of the main options still available to the champion. Bivol defeated Alvarez by unanimous decision in 2022, handing the Mexican star one of the clearest defeats of his career.

Another potential opponent in question is Benavidez, who has moved up to lithe heavyweight and has been seeking a chance to fight the top fighters in the division. The fight between Bivol and Benavidez will pit the undefeated Mexican-American challenger against a champion who currently holds four major division titles.

Kornilov also suggested that Bivol could eventually prove himself at cruiserweight, although such an idea appears to be more of a long-term possibility than an immediate plan for the undefeated champion.

For now, the plan of action remains straightforward: fulfill the IBF mandate against Eifert, complete the trilogy with Beterbiev, and then fight one of the most crucial fights that could decide the final stage of Bivol’s career.

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Jai Opetai’s undisputed dream lives on as the IBF releases a fresh statement regarding the status of the title

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Jai Opetaia undisputed dream still alive as IBF release new statement on title status

A fresh twist has been revealed in the story of Jai Opetai and the IBF cruiserweight title.

Last week it was reported that Opetaia was to be stripped of his IBF belt after the opening bell of his planned fight with Brandon Glanton on Sunday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, due to the fact that the fight was also for Zuffa’s inaugural belt.

Nevertheless, Opetaia continued his fight and declared a unanimous decision victory over Glanton extend their undefeated record to 30-0.

After the fight, Opetaia once again shared his desire to become undisputed in the cruiserweight division, and it appears he has been given the opportunity to do just that as – announced the IBF in a statement that they have not yet made a final decision to strip him of the title.

“Jai Opetaia made comments during the post-fight press conference that led the organization’s leadership to question whether his advisors fully and fully made him aware of the decisions he had to make in deciding to fight Brandon Glanton. The organization intends to take a closer look at this matter.”

The statement also included a mighty response to claims that they had decided not to sanction the fight due to feelings of “disrespect” in the run-up to the fight.

“The IBF categorically denies any suggestion or claim that it deliberately withdrew sanctions to cause harm. The IBF sanctioned the Opetaia vs. Glanton fight in good faith, expecting what was assured to happen.”

“The press conference held on March 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, made it clear that the inaugural Zuffa World Cruiserweight Championship would be held on March 8.

“The IBF, as previously stated on March 6, reserves the right to sanction title fights along with other sanctioning bodies that adhere to the same regulations that the IBF follows, and reserves the right to sanction title fights along with other fights that prepare the IBF cruiserweight title remains a subject of discussion.”

The final outcome as to whether Opetaia will indeed retain her title will be revealed in due course.

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