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

Richardson Hitchins dominated the second half of his DAZN main event in Puerto Rico against Liam Paro, taking the IBF 140 lbs. title by a split decision that should have been unanimous. To say that expectations were low is putting it mildly,

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,

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 secured a win over Liam Paro to pick up the latter’s IBF Junior Welterweight Title in an impressive performance. Hitchins defied the pre-fight critics, who questioned whether he was ready for this fight based on his last performance.

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.

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