Why does Richardson Hitchins struggle to control fights? The answer starts with his lead hand.
American prospect Hitchins has been very impressive lately in the sport, some real ability and fight in him, no doubt about it.
But he needs to improve the most important punch in boxing, the jab;
- His counter-punching is elite, but he waits too much instead of dictating.
- A consistent jab would stop opponents from walking through his power zone.
- He leaves early rounds too close by failing to establish distance.
- Without the jab, his right hand becomes telegraphed and easy to avoid.
- A stiff lead hand would force pressure fighters to reset constantly.
- He currently reacts rather than initiates—the jab flips that script.
- It would allow him to control the pace against faster starters.
- His footwork creates angles, but he needs the jab to exploit them.
- Opponents have figured out they can step in safely against him.
- Working behind a sharp jab turns him from a counter-puncher into a complete boxer.
He boxes at 140 pounds at the moment and has a record of 21-0-8 KO.
He has a belt but it is not about belts anymore, he has beaten great opponents like George Kambosos and Liam Paro.
He might have a better resume than American boxer Shakur Stevenson at the moment, minus the hype of Stevenson.
28 year old Richard Hitchins has the ability to go much further at this point, a better jab is key.
US boxer Richardson Hitchins is a man in demand in the sport because of his performances and opponents, plain and simple.
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