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.
Anthony Joshua is finally set to take on Tyson Furyand promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that a world-renowned trainer will be helping Joshua prepare for his showdown with ‘The Gypsy King’.
‘AJ’ has teamed up with Team Usyk for his last two professional contests, with Iegor Golub acting as lead trainer in back-to-back knockout wins against Jake Paul and Kristian Prenga within the last 10 months.
Despite being victorious, Joshua has been criticised for not dispatching of Paul quicker and for twice being dropped by unknown Albanian Prenga ahead of his long-awaited bout with fellow two-time heavyweight ruler Tyson Fury.
In a clip captured by Pro Boxing FansHearn has revealed that Ben Davison, a former trainer of both Fury and Joshua who he labelled as ‘one of the best in the world’, will be involved in ‘AJ’s camp for the December 11 clash which will take place in Cardiff.
“Even when Ben wasn’t his principal trainer – he was just working with him – strategically, talking all of the time, I think he respects Ben a lot. Obviously, there is probably a feeling that Ben Davison knows Tyson Fury extremely well.
“For me, I think that he is one of the best trainers in the world. I don’t know AJ’s final decision as to where he is going to locate his training camp but Ben Davison will definitely be involved in that camp and in that process.”
It is unknown whether Davison will be re-appointed as Joshua’s lead trainer in Golub’s place or if the pair will work together as part of a wider ‘AJ’ coaching unit.
Jose Benavidez Sr is the father and trainer of potential Fighter of the Year candidate, David Benavidezwho has risen the pound-for-pound rankings with his solitary outing of 2026.
Now, Benavidez Sr has given praise to another reigning world champion, believing that nobody in his division can defeat him.
Benavidez made the 25lb leap up to cruiserweight earlier this year and dethroned unified world champion, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez upon his debut in the division as he announced himself to the 200lb scene in style.
In December, Benavidez will look to add an additional cruiserweight title to his collection, expected to collide with newly-elevated WBC cruiserweight king, Michal Cieslak, in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, December 12.
Although, whilst his son is receiving credit for his efforts this year, Benavidez Sr told Fight Hub TV how impressed he was by WBC welterweight titleholder Ryan Garciawhen witnessing ‘King Ry’ halt Conor Benn inside two rounds earlier this month.
“It was spectacular. Ryan Garcia has a lot of speed, he is super fast, he has got that hook. It’s unbelievable. When Ryan focusses and stays sharp he is a very dangerous fighter in that division.
“I just don’t see nobody beating him and he brings a lot of people, so at the end of the day, the sky is the limit for him. He is doing great, I am a big fan and I think that, at this point right now, I don’t see nobody beating him.”
Like Benavidez, Garcia is also looking to compete again before the end of the calendar, eyeing up a December showdown with Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.
Horrific footage has emerged showing Arturo “Lobito” Torres collapsing in the ring moments after his final fight was stopped in Mexicali.
Torres died on September 25six days after suffering serious injuries following his fight at Parque Vicente Guerrero on September 19.
The 26-year-old’s corner had already stopped the contest when Torres remained on his feet for a matter of seconds.
Then his body gave way.
Footage shows Torres slumping limply to the canvas as those around him immediately rush to his aid.
He was subsequently hospitalized and underwent emergency surgery, but his injuries ultimately proved too severe.
Torres died six days after stepping into the ring for the final time.
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Arturo Torres Funeral
Torres was laid to rest in Mexicali on September 28 as family, friends and members of the local community said goodbye to the young fighter.
Footage from Mexico showed a lengthy funeral procession making its way through the city nine days after his final fight.
Sadly, the sight of a boxer’s limp body slumping to the canvas is not unfamiliar in this sport.
Having covered boxing for 16 years, World Boxing News is all too familiar with the distressing sight of a fighter in trouble after a hard contest.
Sometimes the consequences mean the end of a career. On terrible occasions, they are far greater.
For Torres, what happened after his final fight ended with a young life being cut tragically short.
The footage is difficult enough to watch without knowing what happened next. Knowing that Torres never recovered makes those final moments in the ring considerably harder.
Nine days after the fight, the streets of Mexicali filled for his funeral procession.
Arturo “Lobito” Torres was only 26.
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