Fight results

Aggressive George Kambosos is a bright example of a fighter who stylistically suits Richardson Hitchins. The Australian constantly presses forward, applies pressure, moves, throws combinations, and tries to overwhelm his opponents.

Facing George this time is a boxer who performs best against fighters with Kambosos' style. Hitchins primarily fights off the back foot, looking for opportunities to counter during his opponent’s aggression.

Kambosos is four years older than his opponent. He’s been in the ring with several top lightweights: fought Lomachenko, Teofimo, Haney, and beat Lee Selby. Hitchins doesn’t have the same level of opposition — Lemos, Paro, Alamo are solid, but not comparable.

Still, that’s unlikely to be a deciding factor. Here, styles and physical attributes are expected to play a bigger role.

The fighting styles are clearly reflected in the stats. Hitchins isn’t the most active offensively — in some rounds, he throws as few as 20 punches. However, his activity grows the closer he gets to the championship rounds.

Kambosos, on the other hand, is consistent. He even tried to keep up with Lomachenko in terms of output — unsuccessfully, once Vasiliy began to land with regularity. Still, George remains active throughout the fight.

At the same time, Hitchins is far more accurate, landing around 30% of his punches compared to Kambosos’ 19%.

2025 is already Kambosos’ most active year since 2022. That year, he fought twice — losing both bouts to Devin Haney. This year, he already fought once — defeating Jake Willee. The bout with Hitchins will be his second in 2025.

For Hitchins, this will be his first fight of the year. In 2024, he fought twice — winning both by decision.

Statistically, Hitchins has a lower knockout ratio, but it doesn’t mean his power is inferior.

Other key factors include accuracy and physical dimensions. Hitchins is taller, has a longer reach, and has been campaigning at 140 lbs longer. This is only Kambosos’ second fight in the division. His opponent holds a size advantage and is comfortable countering — a dangerous combination.

Neither man is made of granite. Hitchins has never been stopped, but punches from Paro clearly got to him more than once.

Still, both are gritty fighters. Richardson works to avoid getting hit as much as possible. George has only been stopped once — by Lomachenko, and that was from a body shot.

Madison Square Garden, New York — a favorable arena for both men. Kambosos has won twice there — against Mickey Bey and Teofimo Lopez, both by split decision. Hitchins defeated previously unbeaten John Bauza there in 2023 by decision.

Also, New York is Hitchins’ hometown — he was born and trains there, so the crowd will definitely be on his side.

This fight is important for Kambosos as it’s another chance at a world title. A win would make him a two-division world champion, reinforcing his significance in Australian boxing.

For Hitchins, aside from defending his title, there’s extra motivation. He wants a fight with Teofimo Lopez to unify the belts — and Kambosos is the only man to have beaten Teofimo.

Beating George and proving he did better against their common opponent would help sell a future unification bout.