Hitchins to Defend Title Against Kambosos – The Ring

Unbeaten American IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) will make the first defense of his title against Australia’s George Kambosos (22-3, 10 KOs), The Ring reports.

The bout is scheduled for June 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Hitchins captured the vacant title in December, edging out Liam Paro by split decision in a tightly contested bout.

Kambosos, a former unified lightweight champion, made his junior welterweight debut on March 22, where he scored a unanimous decision win over Jake Wiley. The June showdown will be a major test for both fighters as they look to cement their place atop the 140-lb division.