Hitchins vs Kambosos: 140lb Title Fight Result
richardson Hitchins dominated George Kambosos Jr. and retained his IBF light welterweight title with a stunning eighth-round knockout.Hitchins, showcasing his power and precision, landed a career-best win at Madison Square Garden. This victory marks a important setback for Kambosos,whose aspirations of becoming a multi-division champion hit a snag. The light welterweight championship role is firmly in Hitchins’ grasp, setting the stage for a potential unification fight. After a tense fight lead up, Hitchins is now positioned for greater opportunities. News Directory 3 has your ringside coverage. Will Hitchins face Devin Haney next, or could Teófimo López enter the picture? Discover what’s next …
Hitchins KOs Kambosos to Retain IBF Light Welterweight Title
Updated June 15, 2025
Richardson Hitchins, 26, showcased a dominant performance Saturday at Madison Square Garden, retaining his IBF light welterweight title by stopping George Kambosos Jr. in the eighth round.A left hook to the body ended the fight, marking a career-best win for Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOs) in his first title defense and hometown headlining debut.
Hitchins controlled the fight from the opening bell, landing 205 of 398 punches (52%) compared to Kambosos’s 57 of 384 (15%), according to Compubox.The Brooklyn native dictated the pace, fulfilling his promise of a punishing performance after a tense lead-up to the fight.
Kambosos (22-4, 10 KOs), who turned 32 Saturday, faced a significant setback. The Australian fighter’s bid to join the ranks of multi-division world champions from his country was thwarted, adding to a string of recent losses.
The light welterweight championship role is now firmly in Hitchins’ grasp. He previously defeated Liam Paro in December to win the IBF strap. As a promotional free agent,Hitchins is now positioned for a potential title unification fight. Teófimo López was present at ringside, but Hitchins expressed a stronger interest in facing Devin Haney, who has moved up to the 140lb division.
“I’ve been telling the boxing world I was coming and they should have listened,” Hitchins said. “I told his dad, if you love your son, you’ll stop the fight. He was tough, a true competitor, but I was just the better man tonight.”
Kambosos acknowledged Hitchins’ superiority.”Man, I really believed in myself, but just didn’t have the timing,” Kambosos said. “He was a little bit too good for me tonight. He hit me with a gorgeous body shot. I still got up before 10, but the ref’s got to do his job.”
What’s next
While Hitchins eyes a unification bout, Kambosos indicated he plans to coach his son’s soccer team, perhaps signaling a shift away from professional boxing.