When is Hitchins vs Roach?
Richardson Hitchins could take on Lamont Roach in Spring 2027 the United States.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).
Hitchins vs Roach 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.
Lamont Roach would make his way to the ring with a record of 25 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, with 10 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Roach would have a slight advantage in power over Hitchins, with a 40% knockout percentage compared to Hitchins' 38%.
Richardson Hitchins is the younger man by 2 years, at 28 years old.
Hitchins has a height advantage of 3 inches over Roach. This also extends to a 6-inch reach advantage.
Both Richardson Hitchins and Lamont Roach fight out of an orthodox stance.
Hitchins is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 9 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2017, 3 years later than Roach, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He has fought 60 fewer professional rounds, totaling 148 compared to Roach's 208.
Hitchins vs Roach form
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 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.
Before that, he had won against 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.
Roach has beaten 2 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance once.
In his last fight, he lost to William Zepeda on August 1, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Lightweight championship fight at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had drawn with Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz on December 6, 2025 in their 12 round contest in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio.
Going into that contest, he had drawn with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis on March 1, 2025 in their 12 round contest in their WBA Super World Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Before that, he had defeated Feargal McCrory on June 28, 2024, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBA World Super Featherweight championship fight at Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington.
He had won against Hector Luis Garcia on November 25, 2023, by split decision in their WBA World Super Featherweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Lamont Roach has been fighting more than Richardson Hitchins.
Richardson Hitchins last fought 11 days ago, while Lamont Roach's last outing was 5 days ago.
Hitchins' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 4 months and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 4 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.
Roach's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 15 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 56 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.2 rounds on average.
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