Exciting Boxing Event in Las Vegas
Undefeated Brooklynite Richardson Hitchins faced off against Gustavo Lemos in a thrilling twelve-round IBF junior welterweight title eliminator on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The fight headlined a DAZN broadcast card that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Before the main event, super middleweights David Pacheco and Shawn McCalman engaged in a fierce ten-round battle. While Pacheco was expected to have an easy win, McCalman surprised everyone with his determination and skill in the ring. Despite Pacheco ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory, McCalman's performance made it a challenging fight for the favored boxer.
Main Event Showdown
As the main event commenced, Hitchins opted for a stick and move approach in the initial round, while Lemos advanced with some success, managing to land solid blows on Hitchins towards the end of the round. Moving into the second round, Lemos focused on attacking Hitchins' body, landing powerful hits as the round progressed. By the third round, it was evident that Hitchins was facing a tough challenge, with Lemos consistently landing more punches.
Throughout the fourth round, Lemos maintained an aggressive stance. However, in the fifth round, Hitchins effectively utilized his jab and began throwing combinations, potentially shifting the momentum of the fight. Lemos increased the intensity in the sixth round, resulting in a fast-paced and engaging battle.
Despite Hitchins delivering strong straight shots in the seventh round, he resorted to holding extensively in the eighth round, indicating possible injury. Towards the end of the round, Hitchins retaliated with a flurry of punches. The ninth round saw a messy exchange as Hitchins attempted to strike and hold, while Lemos persisted with his relentless assault.
Intense Battle Between Richardson Hitchins and Gustavo Lemos
As the tenth round approached, both fighters displayed signs of exhaustion. Hitchins continued to use his jab effectively while Lemos maintained his aggressive approach. Surprisingly, Lemos showed remarkable energy in the eleventh round, relentlessly attacking Hitchins until the final moments of the fight. The last round witnessed Lemos fighting from a crouched position, while Hitchins bravely fought on.
After the final bell rang, the decision went to the judges. Ultimately, Hitchins was declared the winner by unanimous decision. However, one of the judges' scores raised eyebrows due to its wide margin.
