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Richardson Hitchins vacating title, heading to welterweight: report
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Richardson Hitchins vacating title, heading to welterweight: report

April 21, 2026|about 2 hours ago| 1 min read|Source: BoxingScene| 0 comments

American prospect Richardson Hitchins is reportedly vacating his junior welterweight title and making the move up to the welterweight division. This decision comes after the undefeated fighter experienced illness following a difficult weight cut for his most recent scheduled defence, indicating a natural progression for the long-time 140-pounder.

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Hitchins has competed at or near junior welterweight since his amateur days. He recently became ill after making weight for what was supposed to be his second world title defense.

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