Richardson Hitchins has lobbed a verbal grenade on Matchroom’s ‘Flash Knockdown’ podcast, signaling his march towards the boxing throne. He’s dead set on forging his legacy with a thunderous takedown of Gustavo Lemos in a critical clash for the IBF World Jr. Welterweight title contender spot at the Bleaulive Theater, Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
- Start Time:
- USA: 7 PM PST
- UK: 3 AM BST (April 7)
- Streaming Details: Live on DAZN
- Venue: Bleaulive Theater, Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Tickets: Available now via Ticketmaster
Hitchins (17-0, 7 KOs) is itching to dethrone Lemos (29-0, 19 KOs) amidst the neon glow of Las Vegas. Hitchins isn’t just eyeing the prizefight with IBF champ Subriel Matias; he’s convinced that his A-game can wipe the floor with any challenger, with the boxing circles starting to whisper his name in awe.
Hitchins is riding high on the fanfare, with the crowd salivating over fantasy face-offs against the likes of Devin Haney and Subriel Matias. For him, this is merely the appetizer in his feast of fame, hungry to gobble up every opportunity tossed his way.
Cool as a cucumber, Hitchins views the Vegas showdown as just another day at the office, another opponent to steamroll. Hitchins is all about grinding in the gym, sharpening his arsenal, committed to outclassing the competition through sheer grit and a quest for the unattainable perfect game.
On the women’s front, Skye Nicolson is strapping on her gloves, not just for the World title but to cast a spell of Aussie magic on the female boxing scene. She’s gearing up to clash with Sarah Mahfoud for the coveted WBC Featherweight title this Saturday at the Bleaulive Theater, with DAZN streaming the global spectacle.
With a pristine record (9-0, 1 KO) and a Commonwealth gold in her kitty, Nicolson is eyeing the bigger fish – snagging a World title and giving Mahfoud (14-1, 3 KOs) a run for her money.
Hot on the heels of a weekend where Aussie fighters like Tim Tszyu tasted the bitter pill of defeat, Nicolson is stepping into the ring fueled by more than just the thirst for victory. She’s dreaming of locking horns with Amanda Serrano, a victory that could not only bring her dream to fruition but also pump fresh blood into Aussie boxing.
Nicolson’s vision extends beyond the glitter of belts and the thrill of battle. She’s on a mission to inspire, from starry-eyed kids in Australia to budding fighters across the globe. With Aussie powerhouses like Ella Vasen and Sienna Murray making waves, Nicolson is eager to join the vanguard, propelling women’s boxing into the limelight.
Paying homage to Tim Tszyu for spotlighting Aussie boxing, Nicolson harbors ambitions of bringing major bouts back to her turf, envisioning epic showdowns with the likes of Amanda Serrano on Australian soil. Nicolson’s fight is more than just for titles; it’s a crusade for the future of boxing in Australia, a battle cry for the sport’s next chapter down under.
- Main Event: Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos – IBF World Jr. Welterweight Title Eliminator
- Diego Pacheco vs. Shawn McCalman – USWBC and WBO International Super-Middleweight Titles
- Skye Nicolson vs. Sarah Mahfoud – Vacant WBC Featherweight Title
- Galal Yafai vs. Agustin Mauro Gauto – WBC International Flyweight Title Defense
- Marc Castro vs. Abraham Montoya – Vacant WBC Continental Americas Super-Featherweight Title
- Harley Mederos vs. Pedro Vicente
- Steven Navarro vs. Jose Lopez – Pro Debut
