Hitchins vs Kambosos Jr 6/14/25 – 14th June 2025
Hitchins vs Kambosos Jr 6/14/25 – 14th June 2025
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Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Venue: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City
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The super lightweight division delivered high drama as Richardson Hitchins (USA) put his undefeated record and IBF title on the line against former unified world champion George Kambosos Jr (Australia). Hitchins came into the bout at 19‑0 (7 KOs) after capturing the title in December 2024 with a narrow split-decision win over Liam Paro.
Kambosos, with a professional record of 22‑3 (10 KOs), was on a comeback trail following back-to-back losses to elite names like Vasiliy Lomachenko and Devin Haney. A recent rebound win against Jake Wyllie put him back in contention—but the fire leading up to this clash went beyond the ring.
Tensions flared at the final press conference on June 12, which erupted into chaos. One team member reportedly threw a chair, another landed a punch, and security stepped in to cancel the scheduled staredown. The hostility set the tone for what promised to be a heated main event.
The matchup was a classic stylistic clash:
- Hitchins brought crisp technical boxing, smart footwork, and a +3 cm reach advantage.
- Kambosos relied on relentless pressure, body work, and his trademark grit.
Full Fight Card (DAZN Main Card – Broadcast at 8 p.m. ET)
Main Event:
Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr – 12 Rounds, IBF Super Lightweight Title
Main Undercard:
- Andy Cruz vs. Hironori Mishiro – 12-Round IBF Lightweight Eliminator
- Ernesto Mercado vs. Jonathan Montrel – 10 Rounds
- Zaquin Moses vs. Carl Rogers
- Pablo Valdez vs. TBD (original opponent Cesar Diaz withdrew)
- Nishant Dev vs. Josue Silva
- Adam Maca vs. Rafael Castillo
- Teremoana Teremoana vs. Aleem Whitfield
- Broadcast:
- Streaming on DAZN (U.S.)
- Available in Australia via Kayo Sports
- Main Event Expected Ringwalk: ~11:25 p.m. ET
Fight Recap & Conclusion
Richardson Hitchins delivered a commanding performance, retaining his IBF title with an eighth-round TKO over George Kambosos Jr.
The defining moment came 2:33 into Round 8, when Hitchins landed a crushing left hook to the body that visibly hurt Kambosos. With Hitchins continuing the assault and no signs of recovery from the challenger, referee Michael Griffin waved off the bout.
Stat Breakdown:
- Total Punches Landed: Hitchins 205 / Kambosos 57
- Jabs Landed: Hitchins 118 / Kambosos 34
It was a clinical display of distance control, volume, and timing—cementing Hitchins as a force to be reckoned with at 140 pounds. He now moves to 20‑0 (8 KOs), while Kambosos’ record falls to 22‑4, raising questions about his future path in a deep division.