Richardson Hitchins had an impressive victory over Ricardo Salas but where does he sit now among new names in US boxing near the highest level?
Richardson Hitchins is one of many new names of young US boxers making a name for themselves at the moment.
Across the country and across the globe of course.
Here is where he maybe sits among some other current young American boxers coming through near the highest level of pro boxing currently — starting with Hitchins himself:
- Richardson Hitchins – Pure boxer with elite defense and ring IQ; just made a statement at welterweight.
- Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez – Relentless volume puncher with blazing hand speed and footwork.
- Abdullah Mason – Explosive southpaw with fight-ending power in both hands.
- Keyshawn Davis – Olympic silver medalist with slick counters and sharp combinations.
- Floyd Schofield – Aggressive pressure fighter with heavy hands and fast entries.
- Diego Pacheco – Long, rangy boxer-puncher with a stiff jab and growing confidence.
- Xander Zayas – Skilled combination puncher with good footwork and ring generalship.
- Jaron “Boots” Ennis – Devastating finisher with unorthodox angles and freak athleticism.
- Sebastian Fundora – Unconventional tall fighter who uses his reach and volume to overwhelm opponents.
Here is where Hitchins sits among the above names in terms of achievements at the moment:
- Jaron “Boots” Ennis: Below. Ennis has beaten higher-ranked welterweights and has a deeper title-defense resume.
- Keyshawn Davis: Even or slightly above. Both beat Lemos; Hitchins has a former champion (Laguna) on his resume, Davis has Olympic silver.
- Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez: Below. “Bam” has beaten multiple world champions and is a two-division titleholder. Hitchins isn’t close.
- Abdullah Mason: Above. Hitchins has fought and beaten former champions; Mason is still building against lower-tier opposition.
- Floyd Schofield: Above. Hitchins has beaten a former champion (Laguna); Schofield’s best win is an aging Tevin Farmer.
- Diego Pacheco: Even. Both have similar-level wins and no losses. Neither has a career-defining victory yet.
- Xander Zayas: Above. Hitchins is undefeated; Zayas just took his first loss. Cleaner resume.
- Sebastian Fundora: Below. Fundora has beaten top contenders and held a title longer than Hitchins has.
Alas, Hitchins is doing well at the moment but still has a bit to go to prove himself as the best boxer in America.
There is also the likes of Shakur Stevenson, Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and if he ever comes back, Gervonta Davis as well.
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