George Kambosos Jr. can return to glory if he takes down IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins on June 14. The fight in Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater is available on DAZN in the U.S. and Kayo Sports in Australia.
It is the first fight back in the Hulu Theater for Kambosos (22-3) since beating Teofimo Lopez in 2021 to become the unified lightweight champion. The Aussie has gone 2-3 since then and is 2-1 in his last three fights.
Moving divisions, Kambosos is ready to win gold in New York once again.
“New York is a beautiful place for me, a beautiful city. I’m 2-0 there, ready to be 3-0. I built my legacy here, beaten champion after champion here, and I am coming again, number three, taking his belt,” Kambosos said.
The Brooklyn-born Hitchins (19-0) beat Liam Paro in December to win the IBF title. The 27-year-old has seven wins via knockout and looks to spoil Kambosos’ attempt at history.
“He has experience, I have my skill set and my mentality,” said Hitchins. “People say ‘Hitchins runs.’ I don’t gotta run. It’s smart boxing, always sharp, so don’t make any mistakes. It might not be his hardest fight, but it’s going to be difficult for him.
A lightweight title eliminator fight takes place on the Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr. undercard while several fighters look to impress in New York.
Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr. undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Hitchins vs. Kambosos card.
Andy Cruz vs. Hironori Mishiro
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Cruz record: 5-0
- Mishiro record: 17-1-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
The co-feature will see an IBF lightweight title eliminator between Andy Cruz and Hironori Mishiro.
Cruz (5-0) was an acclaimed amateur star with over 12 gold medals. The 2020 Olympic gold medalist, ranked third in the IBF rankings, looks to go 2-0 in 2025 and secure his status as a top contender.
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Mishiro (17-1-1) is ranked fifth. The 30-year-old is on a five-fight win streak and has won six contests via knockout.
Teremoana Teremoana vs. Aleem Whitfield
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- Teremoana record: 7-0
- Whitfield record: 9-0
- Belts at stake: N/A
Teremoana Teremoana returns to action against Aleem Whitfield.
A 2023 Pacific Games gold medalist and Olympian, Teremoana (7-0) has won all his fights via knockout. The Campbelltown-born fighter looks to go 3-0 in 2025.
Facing the likes of Shawn Porter at the amateur level, Whitfield (9-0) returned in 2024 after not competing for over nine years. He looks to go 2-0 in 2025.
Pablo Valdez vs. Cesar Diaz
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Valdez record: 9-0
- Diaz record: 9-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card will see Pablo Valdez vs. Cesar Diaz.
Valdez (9-0) has won four straight fights via knockout. The 42-year-old New Yorker returns to the Hulu Theater for the first time since 2023.
Diaz (9-1) is on a three-fight win streak, winning all those contests via knockout.
Nishant Dev vs. Josue Silva
- Division/Weight: Super Welterweight
- Dev record: 1-0
- Silva record: 3-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Nishant Dev vs. Josue Silva is also on the card.
A 2023 World Championships bronze medalist, Dev (1-0) fell short at the Olympics. The Indian fighter won his pro debut in January and looks to be the next big thing in boxing.
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Silva (3-2) lost in April after not competing for about three years. He looks for his first win since 2022.
Zaquin Moses vs. Carl Rogers
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Moses record: 3-0
- Rogers record: 3-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Zaquin Moses faces Carl Rogers.
Moses (3-0) looks to go 3-0 in 2025. The 20-year-old already has two wins via knockout.
Rogers (3-2) didn’t compete for about three years before returning in March. He looks for his first win since 2022.
Adam Maca vs. Rafael Castillo
- Division/Weight: Super Bantamweight
- Maca record: N/A
- Castillo record: 2-6
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Adam Maca faces Rafael Castillo.
A European and English champion at the amateur level, Maca makes his pro debut against Castillo (2-6), on a two-fight losing streak.
Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr. tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, June 14
- Start time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT | 12 a.m. BST | 9 a.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 11 p.m ET | 8 p.m. PT | 4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST
- Location: Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater – New York
- Live Stream: DAZN | Kayo Sports PPV
Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr. will be available on DAZN.
A DAZN monthly subscription is $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month. The annual subscription is $224.99.
In Australia, the fight is available on Foxtel’s Main Event, which requires a subscription. The cost of the fight on Kayo Sports is $49.95.
