On June 14 (June 15 Japan time), the main event of a Matchroom Boxing promotion took place at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. It was an IBF World Super Lightweight Title Match. Undefeated champion Richardson Hitchins (USA) — now 19-0 with 7 KOs — faced former WBO and IBF Lightweight World Champion and former WBA Super Champion, current IBF No. 3 contender George Kambosos Jr. (Australia) — now 22 wins (10 KOs) and 3 losses. Hitchins won the bout by TKO at 2:33 of the 8th round.
In the opening round, Hitchins effectively used a long, snapping jab from range along with quick one-twos. Kambosos Jr. tried to find an opening with body jabs, but they failed to reach their target. In round 2, Kambosos Jr. was kept at bay by Hitchins’ extended jab. Hitchins also landed a right straight over the shoulder.
In round 3, following his corner’s instructions, Kambosos Jr. attempted to build off his jab and follow with the right hook that once dropped Teofimo Lopez, showing a more aggressive approach. Hitchins stayed mobile and landed jabs and one-twos.
In round 4, Hitchins extended his jab and caught Kambosos Jr. with a downward right straight as he came forward. Toward the end of the round, Hitchins landed a clean one-two. In round 5, Kambosos Jr. tried to press the action, but Hitchins stood his ground, landing a right straight and left hook. In the final minute, a left to the body from Hitchins stopped Kambosos Jr. in his tracks and forced him backward. Hitchins capitalized with a follow-up right straight and a flurry that had Kambosos Jr. on the defensive.
In round 6, Hitchins applied more pressure, landing jabs and downward right hands. In close quarters, he also delivered a sharp left uppercut. By round 7, Hitchins had fully figured out Kambosos Jr.’s movements, targeting him with right straights, mixing in jabs and left hooks, and landing a solid left to the body toward the end.
In round 8, a confident Hitchins controlled the inside exchanges with a left uppercut and left body shots. His jab continued to find the mark, and Kambosos Jr. couldn’t find a breakthrough, falling further behind. Then, Hitchins pressed forward, landing a right downward punch followed by a vicious left to the body, which dropped Kambosos Jr. to the canvas.
With a pained expression, Kambosos Jr. rose to his feet, but the damage was evident, prompting referee Michael Griffin (Canada) to stop the fight. Just like in his bout against Vasiliy Lomachenko (Ukraine), Kambosos Jr. was defeated by body shots. Hitchins secured a dominant victory, successfully making his first title defense.
Kambosos Jr. was defeated by body shots, just as he was in the fight against Lomachenko. It might be a good idea for him to incorporate core and internal organ conditioning into his training.
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