By Isaac Nyamungu Richardson Hitchins defeated Liam Paro relieving him of his IBF super lightweight title with a fascinating split decision win (116-112 x2, 111

The saying “You're only as good as your last performance” rings true, especially for boxing.  For Richardson Hitchins (18-0, 7 KOs), the inconvenient truth is that he was fortunate to edge Gustavo Lemos in a decision victory in April.

We bring you all the latest updates, results and highlights from the IBF super lightweight title bout between Liam Paro and Richardson Hitchins in Puerto Rico

Mandatory challenger Richardson Hitchins weighed in at 139.8 pounds, and IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro came in at 139.6 lbs on Friday at their

The words of trainer Lenny Wilson lit a fire under Richardson Hitchins after a frustrating fourth round. By the fifth, Hitchins turned the tide, stepping up his aggression and showcasing the skill that would crown him Brooklyn’s newest world champion.

Richardson Hitchins relieved Liam Paro of his IBF super lightweight title with a classy split decision victory (116-112 x2, 111-117) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.While judge Nelson Vazquez seemingly watched a completely different fight,

Liam Paro and Richardson Hitchins are set to clash Saturday night, and while the junior welterweight title is officially on the line, what’s truly at stake is a ticket to boxing’s main stage.

One judge scored the IBF junior welterweight contest for Liam Paro 117-111 but was overruled by scores of 116-111 and 116-111 for Richardson Hitchins, who became the sport's lone champion from the onetime boxing hotbed of Brooklyn.