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Richardson Hitchins Delivers Devastating Knockout, Retains Junior Welterweight Title
New York, NY – In a highly anticipated clash at The Theater at Madison square Garden on June 15, 2025, Richardson Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOs) delivered a dominant performance, securing an eighth-round knockout against former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. (22-4, 10 KOs). Hitchins retained his IBF junior welterweight championship after a one-sided battle that showcased his superior skill and power. The junior welterweight division is now on high alert.
Hitchins’ Surgical Beatdown of Kambosos
The fight, preceded by weeks of intense verbal sparring, saw Hitchins back up his words with decisive action. From the opening bell, the 27-year-old Hitchins controlled the pace and distance, ultimately overwhelming Kambosos with a calculated and brutal assault. The end came at the 2:33 mark of the eighth round when a punishing body shot sent Kambosos to the canvas.
A Dominant display of Skill
Hitchins’ victory was never in doubt as he systematically broke down Kambosos, utilizing his superior reach and speed. The CompuBox statistics tell the story of the fight: Hitchins landed 205 of 398 punches (51.5%) compared to Kambosos’s 57 of 384 (14.8%).
Kambosos, 32, who was aiming to add a junior welterweight title to his previous unified lightweight crown (won in a stunning upset against Teofimo Lopez in 2021), found himself outmatched. This loss marks his third in his last five fights, with previous defeats to Devin Haney (twice) and Vasiliy lomachenko.
Fight Highlights: Round by Round
Kambosos started aggressively, trying to close the distance, but Hitchins effectively used his reach advantage to maintain control with a steady jab and powerful right hand. By the end of the second round, Kambosos already showed signs of damage from Hitchins’ relentless jab. In the fifth round, a well-placed body punch visibly hurt Kambosos, setting the stage for the eventual knockout in the eighth.