Initiator Eddie Hearn and IBF light-time middleweight champion Richardson Hitchins are targeting George Kambosos Jr.
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Hitchens (19-0, 7 Kos) believes that beating former unified lightweight champion Campossus will win his popularity in the boxing world. George (21-1, 13 KOS) headlines against Daud Yordan in Sydney, Australia on March 22.
Richardson beat IBF Light welterweight champion Liam Paro in December last year. The impressive performance may have scared the top 140-pound players, but Cambossos is not afraid. He was fearless and hoped to have a chance to fight for his IBF belt because he felt he could win.
Ready to smoke
“This is the 140 pound king at the moment. No one wants to mention Richardson Hitchins’ name. You see Teofimo Lopez and Barboza. We’re ready to fight Teofimo, but there’s a big show in Sydney next week. His eyes are peeled. Cambossus, we think it’s a fight in New York, but this guy has all the smoke ready.” Eddie Hearn said DAZN Boxing About Richardson Hitchins is the first person to be in the welterweight division.
Remember the name. You know the name, but remember the name. This is the future here. ”
Hitchens had hoped to face WBO lightweight middleweight champion Teofimo Lopez in a unified battle, but he chose to defend his mandatory Arnold Barboza Jr. on May 2 on May 2 cards in Times Square in New York City.
Richardson still wants to face TEO after his schedule is open. He signed a contract with Turki Alalshikh, which will keep him busy next year. Hitchens may have to wait until then to face him.
For Cambossos
“I think Cambossus is perfect. He got the honor, the name, and he represented Australia as a fighter.
“I feel like I’m a little behind, but winning the George Kambosos is special and can add my name to the boxing sport. I feel like Teofimo and I are the best fight in the 140-pound division. I’m going to fight next, but we can’t achieve it. I’m going to do what I’m going to do in the next fight, and he hopes he can do what he has to do, and we can get together and have the biggest fight at 140,” Hitchens said.
Last updated on March 13, 20125
