When is Haney vs Hitchins?
Devin Haney could face the challenge of Richardson Hitchins in Summer 2024 in the United States.
The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 KG).
Haney vs Hitchins stats
Devin Haney would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 30 wins, zero loses and 0 draws, 15 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.
Richardson Hitchins would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 16 wins and 0 draws, with 7 of those by knock out.
The stats suggest Haney would have a slight advantage in power over Hitchins, with a 50% knock out percentage over Hitchins' 44%.
Devin Haney is the younger man by 1 year, at 24 years old.
Hitchins has a height advantage of 1 inch over Haney. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.
Both Devin Haney & Richardson Hitchins fight out of an orthodox stance.
Haney is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 14 more fights, and made his debut in 2015, 1 year and 4 months earlier than Hitchins, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 104 more professional rounds, 198 to Hitchins' 94.
Richardson Hitchins is currently ranked number 4 by the WBO and 7 by the IBF in the 140lb division.
Haney vs Hitchins form
Haney remains undefeated as a professional.
In his last fight, he beat Vasyl Lomachenko on 20th May 2023 by unanimous decision in their IBF World Lightweight, WBA Super World Lightweight, WBC World Lightweight and WBO World Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States.
Previous to that, he had beat George Kambosos on 16th October 2022 by unanimous decision in their IBF World Lightweight, WBA Super World Lightweight, WBC World Lightweight and WBO World Lightweight championship fight at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia.
Going into that contest, he had won against George Kambosos on 5th June 2022 by unanimous decision in their The Ring Lightweight, WBA World Lightweight, IBF World Lightweight and WBO World Lightweight championship fight at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.
Before that, he had beat Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz on 4th December 2021 by unanimous decision in their WBC World Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Nevada, United States.
He had defeated Jorge Linares on 29th May 2021 by unanimous decision in their WBC World Lightweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.
Hitchins remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he won against John Bauza on 4th February 2023 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States.
Previous to that, he had won against Yomar Alamo on 12th November 2022 by technical knockout in the 8th round at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Angel Sarinana Rodriguez on 23rd May 2022 by technical knockout in the 4th round at Gila River Arena, Glendale.
Before that, he had beat Malik Hawkins on 18th December 2021 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Armory, Minnesota.
He had won against Argenis Mendez on 12th December 2020 by split decision in their 10 round contest at Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Devin Haney has been fighting more than Richardson Hitchins.
Devin Haney last fought 11 months and 28 days ago, while Richardson Hitchins' last outing was 1 year, 3 months and 14 days ago.
Haney's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 5 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, 5 months and 6 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 7 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 42 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.4 rounds on average.
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