Richardson Hitchins (born September 26, 1997) is an American professional boxer. As an

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he represented

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at the

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in Rio de Janeiro, where he lost to Gary Antuanne Russell. Hitchins was born in Brooklyn to Haitian parents. Having failed to qualify for the U.S. Olympic team, he decided to represent his parents' country instead. He is currently signed with Matchroom Boxing. He was previously signed with Mayweather Promotions founded by Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Professional boxing record

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