Liam Paro, junior wrestler titleholder And IBF No. 1 contender Richardson Hitchins will settle their differences on December 7 at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
before the collision The two sat across from each other promoting a segment titled Liam Paro and Richardson Hitchins: Face OffPremiering on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel, the fight is set to air on DAZN. It will be Paro’s second and final fight in 2024.
For Paro, a 28-year-old Australian, the place has special meaning. His last fight in Puerto Rico saw him defeat local favorite Subriel Matias to win the junior welterweight title. On his opposite side, Hitchins, a 27-year-old New Yorker, came into the fight with a victory over Gustavo. Unanimously Lemos while winning Hitchins admitted his performance lacked his usual sharpness. Due to struggling to lose weight
When both fighters are not defeated The promotion put additional mental pressure on Hitchins. “I wanted to fight you as soon as I signed with Matchroom,” said Hitchins, who signed with Matchroom Boxing in September 2022. “I called you and Butt ( Montana’s Love”
Paro was unfazed as he was shot back.
“We go after big names. And sadly, you haven’t caught up yet,” he said, smiling and acknowledging that the battle is now taking place. Because Hitchins is the number one contender for his position. before sending a sharp punch “With your single digit knockout ratio,” Paro added. in reference to Hitchins’ power after the challenger questioned his chin.
Hitchins 18-0 (7 KO) further presses the issue. Pointing to their respective results against Yomar Alamo, Hitchins stopped Alamo in November 2022, while Paro, 25-0 (15 KO), won a split decision after being dropped by Alamo in First round
“Like I said. I’ve never been down,” Hitchins said. “Overweight Richardson Hitchins was attacked by people. One with 12, 13 straight knockouts, I’m not going down, but are you? You backed away from the man I fought. And I don’t feel any power at all. I saw that fight, man. How could that man disappoint you? I want to see where your jaw is. You’d better take it. Because if there’s one thing I know I can punch.”
