Richardson Hitchins explains Matchroom Exit: Why free agency is his “best business movement”

Richardson Hitchins explains Matchroom Exit: Why free agency is his “best business movement”

Richardson Hitchins says his decision to leave Eddie Hearn’s corresponding room is a “business” decision. He looks out for what is “Best for me.”

Turki’s possible role

Hitchins wants Turki Alalshikh to send the fighting he has been asking for against Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez. IBF 140-LB Hitchins (20-0, 8 KOS) are just those fights; He feels, with him, a free agent now, that Turki will give him.

Fans feel that Hitchins have been avoiding the talented fighters at 140, Subriel Matias, Ernesto Mercado, and Gary Antuanne Russell, because he knows he will lose. Instead, he is happy to fight men like George Kambosos Jr. and Liam Paro.

If Turki signs Richardson into a small contract, he should insist that he fights against Mercado, Matias, and Russell respectively rather than putting the fighting he asks against Haney and Teofimo. He should not be allowed duck and select his opponents.

“I and Eddie spoke after the fighting behind closed doors. Everything is on the table right now,” said Richardson Hitchins Boxing King Media Because he was a free agent after expiring his contract with Matchroom with his victory over George Kambosos JR on June 14th.

Berlanga’s influence

Hitchins is managed by Keith Connolly, the same guy who works with Edgar Berlanga. Matchroom recently left recently after his contract expired and got a big money deal for a headline on July 12th Turki Alalshikh.

So, the idea is that Hitchins is likely to hope that Turki will sign him with a profitable multi-fight deal worth millions, and he will get the fighting he has been pinching against against Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez.

He seems to think that is the ones who will turn him into a star. Hitchins’ fighting style is similar to those of Shakur Stevenson, and not the kind most US fans base enjoys watching. He is a runner when faced with power resistance. In his last fight, he did not run because he was paired against the George Kambosos jr-string George Kambosos Jr.

“I love Eddie Hearn. The relationship I had with a corresponding room was great. They’ve been fair to me, and all I asked them was the opportunity to prove that I was one of the best in the world,” said Hitchins. “They gave me that. All I can never do is thank you forever for that.”

Without Hearn, Hitchins don’t have many options. The big fighting that they want against Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez have no chance of happening. Hitchins seems to think that by following the footsteps of Edgar Berlanga when leaving Matchroom, he will lead to Turki Alalshikh signing him as he did with Berlanga. That deal is back -a big time.

Moving Hitchins Business

“It’s a business. I have to do what is best for me. Of course, I love the relationship with Eddie Hearn, ”Hitchins said of him as a free agent.” I would love to work with Eddie Hearn in the future. It’s always been fair to me. This is what it is. We’ll see what the future has, as far as me and Eddie working together, Me and Turki (Alalshikh) putting something together. “

We have already heard that Turki will not work with Hitchins unless Eddie Hearn is involved. Thus, Richardson made a mistake and made a major announcement of his free agency following his final battle under his contract with Matchroom after his defense of combat title against George Kambosos Jr. He should have shown loyalty.

“I’m here, I’m (IBF lightweight welter weight) is a champion, I’m not treated. I want the biggest fight. I bring a lot to the table as far as me and my name. I’m one of the best fighters in the world. Not just America. As soon as I step in the circle, these guys are going to see I’m a true master,” said Hitchins.

The only two fights that Richardson wants are Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney. Neither of those two have any chance of happening unless Turki Alalshikh offers them huge money. In the case of Teofimo, even if Turki offers him a huge purse, he does not guarantee that he would agree to a fight against Hitchins.

Haney’s value as an opponent to Hitchins could drop the next thing if it is blown out by WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. on November 22nd. Fans will not be excited to see Haney and Hitchins fight after.

Unlikely opponents

  • Ernesto Mercado
  • Subriel Matias
  • Gary Antuanne Russell
  • Alberto Puello
  • Keyswein Davis.

Hitchins have no interest in fighting. Those are all a dangerous fight for him that he could lose, or take a lot of punishment while winning. Richardson does not handle weight well and tends to run when attacked.

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Last updated on 08/01/2025

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