Unbeaten Richardson Hitchins faces Gustavo Lemos in IBF title eliminator at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Unbeaten super lightweight Richardson Hitchins is set to face off against Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos in an IBF title eliminator at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday. The highly anticipated 12-round bout, along with an action-packed undercard, will be broadcast live on DAZN.

Hitchins, a former amateur standout who represented Haiti in the 2016 Rio Olympics, boasts an impressive record of 17-0 with 7 knockouts. The 26-year-old New Yorker is coming off a dominant unanimous decision victory over Jose Zepeda, a three-time world title challenger.

On the other hand, Lemos, with a perfect record of 29-0 and 19 knockouts, is known for his relentless pressure fighting style. The 28-year-old from Buenos Aires will be stepping out of his home country for the first time but is confident in his ability to upset the odds, having previously ended the career of former featherweight champion Lee Selby.

The main event between Hitchins and Lemos is scheduled to take place on April 6, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET. The fighters are expected to make their way to the ring around 10:30 p.m. ET, depending on the duration of the undercard fights.

Fans can catch all the action live on DAZN, with subscription prices varying by region. The fight card also includes exciting matchups such as Diego Pacheco vs. Shawn McCalman and Skye Nicolson vs. Sarah Mahfoud for the WBC featherweight title.

Don’t miss out on the electrifying showdown between Hitchins and Lemos as they battle it out for a shot at the IBF title. Tune in to DAZN to witness all the hard-hitting action live from Las Vegas.