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Oscar Duarte declares himself IBF 140lbs champ after Richardson Hitchi
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Oscar Duarte declares himself IBF 140lbs champ after Richardson Hitchins' withdrawal

April 21, 2026|4 days ago| 1 min read|Source: BoxingScene| 0 comments

Oscar Duarte has boldly declared himself the IBF junior welterweight champion after Richardson Hitchins’ late withdrawal from their scheduled February title bout. The highly anticipated clash for the 140lbs strap was abruptly cancelled, leaving Duarte without an opponent and now staking his claim to the vacant belt.

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Duarte was supposed to fight Richardson Hitchins for the IBF junior welterweight belt in February, only to have that match canceled at the last moment.

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