Hitchins vs Mercado

When is Hitchins vs Mercado?

Richardson Hitchins could face Ernesto Mercado in Early 2027 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).

Hitchins vs Mercado stats

Richardson Hitchins would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 21 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 8 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Ernesto Mercado would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 19 wins and 0 draws, with 18 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Mercado would have a massive power advantage over Hitchins, boasting a 95% knockout percentage compared to Hitchins' 38%.

Richardson Hitchins is the older man by 4 years, at 28 years old.

Both Richardson Hitchins and Ernesto Mercado fight out of an orthodox stance.

Hitchins is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 2 more fights, and made his debut in 2017, 4 years and 3 months earlier than Mercado, whose first professional fight was in 2021. He has fought 91 more professional rounds, totaling 148 compared to Mercado's 57.

Ernesto Mercado is currently ranked number 4 by the WBO, 5 by the IBF, and 10 by The Ring in the 140lb division.

Hitchins vs Mercado form

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

In his last fight, he beat 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 beaten 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 beaten 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 defeated Jose Zepeda on September 23, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando.

Ernesto Mercado remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 5 of his last opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Juan Carlos Burgos on June 19, 2026, by knockout in the 2nd round at Thunder Studios, Long Beach, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Antonio Moran on December 13, 2025, by knockout in the 6th round at Stockton Arena, Stockton.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Jose Pedraza on January 25, 2025, by technical knockout in the 4th round at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had beaten Hector Edgardo Sarmiento on July 27, 2024, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at Little Ceasars Arena, Detroit.

He had won against Deiner Berrio on April 5, 2024, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Red Owl Boxing Arena, Houston.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Ernesto Mercado has been fighting more than Richardson Hitchins.

Richardson Hitchins last fought 15 days ago, while Ernesto Mercado's last outing was 1 month and 22 days ago.

Hitchins' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 3 months and 20 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.

Mercado's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 7 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 19 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 3.8 rounds on average.

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