Hitchins vs Delgado

When is Hitchins vs Delgado?

Richardson Hitchins could take on Lindolfo Delgado in Autumn/Fall 2026 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).

The contest would be for the IBF super lightweight championship of the world.

Hitchins would be making his 2nd defense of the IBF World Junior Welterweight Championship. He won this belt against Liam Paro in December 2024. He has held this belt for 1 year, 3 months and 2 days. This fight is a mandatory contest for 's IBF Belt.

Hitchins vs Delgado stats

Richardson Hitchins would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 20 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 8 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Lindolfo Delgado would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 24 wins and 0 draws, with 16 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Delgado would have a large advantage in power over Hitchins, boasting a 67% knockout percentage compared to Hitchins' 40%.

Richardson Hitchins is the younger man by 3 years, at 28 years old.

Hitchins has a height advantage of 1 inch over Delgado. This also extends to a 6-inch reach advantage.

Both Richardson Hitchins and Lindolfo Delgado fight out of an orthodox stance.

Hitchins' experience as a professional fighter is currently relatively equal to Delgado's, having had 4 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2017, 13 days later than Delgado, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 6 more professional rounds, totaling 138 compared to Delgado's 132.

Richardson Hitchins goes into the fight ranked number 3 by The Ring at super lightweight.

Lindolfo Delgado is currently ranked number 5 by the WBC, 3 by the WBO, and 1 by the IBF in the 140lb division.

Hitchins vs Delgado form

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

In his last fight, he beat 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, United States.

Prior to that, he had beaten 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.

Going into that contest, he had won against Gustavo Lemos on April 6, 2024, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, United States.

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

He had defeated John Bauza on February 4, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.

Delgado remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela on November 15, 2025, by split decision in their IBF World Junior Welterweight championship fight at Arena Coliseo, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Prior to that, he had won against Elvis Rodriguez on April 5, 2025, by majority decision in their 10 round contest at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Bryan Flores on August 10, 2024, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque.

Before that, he had beaten Carlos Sanchez Valadez on March 29, 2024, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale.

He had won against Luis Hernandez Ramos on November 4, 2023, by knockout in the 4th round at Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Lindolfo Delgado has been fighting more than Richardson Hitchins.

Richardson Hitchins last fought 1 year, 2 months and 15 days ago, while Lindolfo Delgado's last outing was 9 months and 14 days ago.

Hitchins' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 6 months and 25 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 17 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.

Delgado's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 25 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 43 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.6 rounds on average.

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