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 victory over three-time world title challenger Jose Zepeda, solidifying his status as a rising star in the super lightweight division.

On the other hand, Lemos (29-0, 19 KOs) is a formidable opponent known for his relentless pressure and knockout power. The 28-year-old fighter from Buenos Aires will be stepping out of his comfort zone by competing outside of his home country for the first time. Lemos is confident in his abilities and is determined to pull off an upset against the favored Hitchins, 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 kicking off 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.

Boxing fans can catch all the action live on DAZN, with the fight card also featuring exciting matchups such as Diego Pacheco vs. Shawn McCalman, Skye Nicolson vs. Sarah Mahfoud for the WBC featherweight title, and more. Don’t miss out on this thrilling night of boxing as Hitchins and Lemos go head-to-head in a battle for supremacy in the super lightweight division.