Lopez vs Hitchins

When is Lopez vs Hitchins?

Teofimo Lopez could take on Richardson Hitchins in late 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

Lopez vs Hitchins stats

Teofimo Lopez would step into the ring with a record of 23 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, 13 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Richardson Hitchins would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 21 wins and 0 draws, with 8 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Lopez would have an advantage in power over Hitchins, with a 57% knockout percentage compared to Hitchins' 38%.

Teofimo Lopez is the older man by 1 year, at 29 years old.

Hitchins has a height advantage of 2 inches over Lopez. This also extends to a 5-inch reach advantage.

Both Teofimo Lopez and Richardson Hitchins fight out of an orthodox stance.

Lopez is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 4 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 5 months earlier than Hitchins, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 25 more professional rounds, totaling 173 compared to Hitchins' 148.

Teofimo Lopez goes into the fight ranked number 5 by The Ring at welterweight.

Richardson Hitchins is currently ranked number 4 by the WBA, 5 by the WBC, 2 by the WBO, and 3 by the IBF in the 147lb division.

Lopez vs Hitchins form

Teofimo Lopez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he beat Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero on August 22, 2026, by majority decision in their WBA Super World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had been beaten by Shakur Stevenson on January 31, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Arnold Barboza Jr on May 2, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Times Square, New York.

Before that, he had won against Steve Claggett on June 29, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at James L. Knight Center, Miami.

He had beaten Jamaine Ortiz on February 8, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Welterweight and The Ring Junior Welterweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.

Hitchins remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 1 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Ricardo Salas on July 26, 2026, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated George Kambosos on June 14, 2025, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their IBF World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.

Going into that contest, he had won against Liam Paro on December 7, 2024, by split decision in their IBF World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Before that, he had defeated Gustavo Lemos on April 6, 2024, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Junior Welterweight final eliminator fight at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, United States.

He had beaten Jose Zepeda on September 23, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Teofimo Lopez has been fighting more than Richardson Hitchins.

Teofimo Lopez last fought 15 days ago, while Richardson Hitchins' last outing was 1 month and 11 days ago.

Lopez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 15 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

Hitchins' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 2 months, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 19 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.

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