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Hitchins and Kambosos Set to Clash at MSG After Chaotic Press Conference

Fighters completed their weight requirements to contest the IBF super-lightweight title at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater on June 15 with live coverage on DAZN.

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Richardson Hitchins (left) throws a left hand against John Bauza (right) at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on February 4, 2023 in New York City.
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Overview

  • A pre-fight press conference on June 13 ended in physical altercations with threats, forcing Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn to cancel the traditional face-off.
  • Both fighters made the 140-pound limit to battle for Hitchins' IBF super-lightweight title on June 15 at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater.
  • The event will stream live on DAZN; Foxtel’s Main Event along with Kayo Sports pay-per-view offer additional coverage; the undercard features an IBF lightweight title eliminator between Andy Cruz and Hironori Mishiro.
  • Undefeated champion Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) is favored for his range and technical skill; former unified lightweight titleholder George Kambosos Jr. (22-3, 10 KOs) counters with his Madison Square Garden experience.
  • Hitchins flashed $50,000 at the presser to cement a bet before promising to stop his opponent; Kambosos Jr. vowed to 'do the trifecta' with a third consecutive win in New York.