History of Richardson Hitchins in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 21, 2026

Richardson Hitchins is an American professional boxer. He currently holds the IBF light welterweight title, which he won in December 2024.

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September 26, 1997: Richardson Hitchins' Birth

On September 26, 1997, Richardson Hitchins was born. He is an American professional boxer.

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2008: Inspired by Floyd Mayweather Jr. and WWE

In 2008, Hitchins was inspired to pursue boxing after watching Floyd Mayweather Jr. make an appearance for WWE.

2016: Rio Olympics Appearance

In 2016, after failing to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team, Hitchins represented Haiti at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he lost in the opening round to Gary Antuanne Russell.

March 4, 2017: Professional Debut

On March 4, 2017, Hitchins made his professional boxing debut, defeating Mario Perez by TKO in the first round.

November 12, 2022: IBF North American Light Welterweight Title

On November 12, 2022, Hitchins faced Yomar Álamo for the vacant IBF North American light welterweight title and won after Álamo's corner stopped the fight.

February 4, 2023: IBF North American and WBC USA Light Welterweight Titles

On February 4, 2023, Hitchins faced John Bauza for the IBF North American and WBC USA light welterweight titles, winning by unanimous decision.

September 23, 2023: WBC Silver and NABO Light Welterweight Titles

On September 23, 2023, Hitchins faced Jose Zepeda for the vacant WBC Silver and NABO light welterweight titles and won by unanimous decision.

April 6, 2024: IBF Super Lightweight Title Eliminator

On April 6, 2024, Hitchins faced Gustavo Daniel Lemos in the IBF super lightweight title eliminator and won by unanimous decision in a controversial outcome.