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Richardson Hitchins Relinquishing IBF Title After Signing with Zuffa

Hitchins said he has outgrown 140 pounds and is expected to fight for a world title at welterweight within 12 months, his manager said.

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Just two weeks after revealing that he was signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins is relinquishing his title to pursue welterweight ​competition instead, Hitchins announced on social media this week. “I’ve ‌outgrown 140 and my days at the weight is done,” he wrote on X. “Let’s go!!!” The IBF confirmed the move via an issued statement on Tuesday. “On the evening of April 20, 2026, the IBF receiv…

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Boxing News 24 broke the news on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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