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Richardson Hitchins "Africa" is an American professional boxer with a 21-0-0 record in the Super Lightweight division. 8 of those wins came by knockout (38% KO rate). Richardson Hitchins is No. 2 in the IBF's welterweight rankings (September 30, 2026) and No. 2 in the WBO's welterweight rankings (September 28, 2026).

🇺🇸UNITED STATESAGE 29SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT

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“Africa”

Richardson Hitchins

21

Wins8 KO · 38%

0

Losses

0

Draws21 tracked bouts

IBF
#2Welterweightas of Sep 30
WBO
#2Welterweightas of Sep 28
WBA
#4Welterweightas of Oct 31
WBC
#5Welterweightas of Oct 2
Height
5′10″
Reach
74″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Mar 4, 2017
Title reigns
1 reign
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Current streak
W21
Layoff
3 months
Last bout
d. Ricardo Salas · UD · Jul 26, 2026

Title Reigns

1 reign
Reign
1
Division
1
Body
1
Longest · IBF Super Lightweight
1 yr 10 mo
IBF Super Lightweight
Champion now

Super LightweightNow

1 reign
BodyHeldLengthWon vs
IBFDec 2024 – presentNow1 yr 10 moLiam Paro

Complete Fight History

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2026

JUL 26d.Ricardo Salas· UDThe Theater at Madison Square Garden · NYC21-0

2025

JUN 14d.George Kambosos Jr.· TKO · R8The Theater at Madison Square Garden · NYC20-0

2024

Won IBF · DEC 7

Paro

d. Liam Paro · SD · Roberto Clemente Coliseum · San Juan

IBF

After: 19-0

APR 6d.Gustavo Daniel Lemos· UDFontainebleau · LV18-0

2023

SEP 23d.Jose Zepeda· UDCaribe Royale Orlando · Orlando17-0

FEB 4d.John Bauza· UDMSG Theater · NYC16-0

2022

NOV 12d.Yomar Álamo· RTD · R8Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse · Cleveland15-0

MAY 21d.Ángel Sarinana Rodríguez· TKO · R4Gila River Arena · Glendale14-0

2021

DEC 18d.Malik Hawkins· UDMinneapolis Armory · Minneapolis13-0

2020

DEC 12d.Argenis Mendez· SDMohegan Sun Arena · Uncasville12-0

FEB 28d.Nicholas DeLomba· UDSam's Town Hotel · Sunrise Manor11-0

2019

NOV 1d.Kevin Johnson· UDSam's Town Hotel · Sunrise Manor10-0

MAY 18d.Alejandro Munera· RTD · R3Barclays Center · NYC9-0

MAR 2d.David Morales· RTD · R3Barclays Center · NYC8-0

JAN 17d.Tre'Sean Wiggins· UDMGM Grand · LV7-0

2018

SEP 8d.Cesar Valenzuela· UDBarclays Center · NYC6-0

APR 21d.Alexander Charneco· KO · R1Barclays Center · NYC5-0

MAR 3d.Charles Stanford· TKO · R2Barclays Center · NYC4-0

2017

OCT 14d.Jordan Morales· UDBarclays Center · NYC3-0

APR 22d.Alexander Picot· UDBarclays Center · NYC2-0

MAR 4d.Mario Alberto Perez Navarro· TKO · R1Barclays Center · NYC1-0

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Common Questions

What is Richardson Hitchins's professional boxing record?
Richardson Hitchins's professional record is 21-0, with 8 knockouts.
What is Richardson Hitchins's ranking?
As of each body's latest published list, Richardson Hitchins is No. 2 in the IBF's welterweight rankings (September 30, 2026), No. 2 in the WBO's welterweight rankings (September 28, 2026), No. 4 in the WBA's welterweight rankings (October 31, 2026), and No. 5 in the WBC's welterweight rankings (October 2, 2026).
Has Richardson Hitchins lost a fight?
No. Richardson Hitchins is undefeated as a professional, with a 21-0 record.
When is Richardson Hitchins's next fight?
Richardson Hitchins does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
What weight class does Richardson Hitchins fight at?
Richardson Hitchins fights at Super Lightweight.
Is Richardson Hitchins retired?
Richardson Hitchins is an active boxer.