By Graham Ilford: Richardson Hitchins boasted about himself on social media today, claiming he’s “one of the best in Boxing.” No fights scheduled and resume still lacking, IBF light welterweight champion Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOs) is still out in the cold with no options for big fights.
The former Matchroom fighter says he wants a big fight against the winner of Devin Haney vs. Brian Norman Jr. or Teofimo Lopez. His lack of willingness to take the proper career-building fights against Gary Antuanne Russell, Subriel Matias, Keyshawn Davis, or Ernesto Mercado has kept him trapped where he is.
One of the best in Boxing period And yall mad about it 😅 pic.twitter.com/R2iQaY4Fpy
— Richardson Hitchins (@HeIsRichardson) November 6, 2025
Fans Call It Delusion
Fans on social media believe Hitchins made a mistake by leaving Hearn after he guided his career and put him in a position to capture a world title against the vulnerable champion, Liam Paro, on December 7, 2024.
After Hitchins’ eighth-round knockout win over George Kambosos Jr. on June 14, 2025, he announced, “I’m a free agent now.” Hearn had wanted to re-sign him to his Matchroom company, and he was surprised by the announcement.
Eddie’s “Disrespected” Reaction
“I did feel disrespected,” said Hearn, reacting to Hitchins’s free agency announcement. “It’s not him [Hitchins], it’s the dogs around him—snakes and bloodsuckers
Now that Hitchins has seemingly burned that bridge down, he’s going to have to take some major career risks by building his name by facing the sharks at 140. He’s not going to be given backdoor treatment to circumvent the killers that could weed him out, showing that he couldn’t make the grade.
If Richardson Hitchins wants to get the mega-million paydays and upgrade his simple Brooklyn, New York digs to the luxury Upper East Side in Manhattan at 740 Park Avenue, he’s going to have to risk his hide against these apex predators:
The Sharks at 140
- Gary Antuanne Russell
- Subriel Matias
- Teofimo Lopez
- Keyshawn Davis
- Ernesto Mercado
Hitchins should start with Gary Antuanne, then work his way through the next four. By the time he’s finished with that list, he’ll have made enough of a name for himself to get the likes of Haney, Ryan Garcia, and Brian Norman Jr. The promoters would be begging him to sign with them, offering huge money contracts.
Veteran boxing columnist Graham Ilford brings dry humor and long-earned perspective to the sport.