Hitchins vs Russell

When is Hitchins vs Russell?

Richardson Hitchins could take on Gary Antuanne Russell in Spring 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 Russell 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.

Gary Antuanne Russell would make his way to the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 17 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Russell would have a massive power advantage over Hitchins, boasting a 89% knockout percentage compared to Hitchins' 38%.

Richardson Hitchins is the younger man by 2 years, at 28 years old.

Hitchins has a 5-inch reach advantage.

Richardson Hitchins fights out of the orthodox stance, while Gary Antuanne Russell is a southpaw.

Hitchins is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 1 more fights, and made his debut in 2017, 28 days earlier than Russell, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 66 more professional rounds, totaling 148 compared to Russell's 82.

Gary Antuanne Russell is currently ranked number 5 by The Ring in the 140lb division.

Hitchins vs Russell 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.

Russell has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he won against Andy Hiraoka on February 21, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Jose Valenzuela on March 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Alberto Puello on June 15, 2024, by split decision in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had defeated Kent Cruz on August 12, 2023, by knockout in the 1st round at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill.

He had beaten Rances Barthelemy on July 30, 2022, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Barclays Center, New York.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Richardson Hitchins has been fighting more than Gary Antuanne Russell.

Richardson Hitchins last fought 29 days ago, while Gary Antuanne Russell's last outing was 6 months and 3 days ago.

Hitchins' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 5 months and 26 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 12 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.

Russell's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 7 months and 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 11 months and 5 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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