Richardson Hitchins reveals why he left Mayweather Promotions

Undefeated Junior Welterweight Prospect Richardson Hitchins talks about the loaded 140 pound division and why he parted ways with promoter Floyd Mayweather.
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[@albrown1812]

Bro fought Malik Hawkins and nobody knew it,that's a big fight for Richardson and a tough one and got no promo.

[@CandySlim501]

That's when I took notice.

[@iFleagler]

He beat the shit out bro

[@SewerKingRules]

Unless your name is Tank you ain't getting promo

[@theancientmuur568]

@@SewerKingRules Mayweather too busy fighting him dam self .

[@jameserath4192]

@@theancientmuur568 great in the ring, complete hoe as a person. Straight Mayweather Jr style

[@jeromebland8287]

I'm glad he made that move

[@LOADDABOWL]

51-0

[@budgonstopCANELO]

He’s still a nobody😂

[@SewerKingRules]

@@LOADDABOWL easy to be undefeated when you fought nobody's at the end

[@LOADDABOWL]

@@SewerKingRules who is Richard Hitchins?? Floyd is the goat bozo. Beat your favorite fighters

[@papeperview]

This dude Richardson was flinching while just standing next to TANK. GTD has his heart. It’s on KZbin.

[@magisage2276]

Thank goodness finally a fighter who listened his career about to take off

[@cornell833]

So true 💪

[@khalid7162]

Sergei lipinets, akhmedov, Mario barrios all good realistic fights for him. He should fight one of them in the next year

[@robinjackson7540]

I like this kid. Solid individual.

[@darrellmason3148]

They talk about those because of social media hype not fighting skills. Richardson is a problem definitely.

[@budgonstopCANELO]

Lol no he’s not😂

[@faitlavie2220]

He’s not at all

[@alfredharris3342]

Keep grinding young man

[@michaeljohnson3132]

Outstanding boxer, outstanding technique, questionable KO abilities against top competition will need to be proven. We shall see. Very talented fighter

[@traeboy89]

Well he would be the same as Haney

[@jeromebland8287]

@@traeboy89 Haney is undisputed Hutchinson isn't that's the difference champ

[@traeboy89]

@@jeromebland8287 well know shit did you come up with that by yourself

[@awi9053]

Mayweather Promotions surprisingly sucks at promoting their fighters. Tank is literally the only notable fighter there. It's like they forget about all their other fighters.

[@Obstakill]

It’s because outside of Tank. Floyd still focuses on hisself. Now that he’s found a new lane with the exhibition shyt show. Which is super easy money for him. He’s gonna Milk that until he can’t anymore. Tank is a household name now so he’s gonna keep doing business with him until he can’t.

[@awi9053]

@@Obstakill fr it's like Floyd wants his fighters to shine but not more than him. Even Shakur said he thought about signing with Mayweather but didn't like how they wanted to promote him

[@amari2805]

@@awi9053 stfu clown y’all focus more on Floyd than his fighters

[@jjtoosmoov]

Tank is highly noticed because he been knocking MF out 😂😂😂😂

[@jayblue6426]

Tank promotes himself . Remember Floyd fought in tanks fight nights . He let tank handle his own promotions

[@KenyattaSun7]

Good move on his part, definitely wasn’t fighting enough with Mayweather Promotions

[@shoreamaze177]

Plus they had em on non televised cards when he was smh

[@TheWavyWorldOfJuice]

@@shoreamaze177 facts

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

He just guaranteed he'll lose to someone that's not better OR now he can't avoid Tank = the ONLY reason guys leave is because the TRAINING is OBVIOUSLY too difficult = these guys do NOT like hard work & dedication #obvious

[@jeromebland8287]

@@DaFactsNoNonsense1713 you're just talking you don't know if training was too hard are you their every day to witness it ? Secondly he was signed to Mayweather promotions and I've seen him barley fight under that promotional company good for him hopefully he will get more fights and noticed now !

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

@@jeromebland8287 so he chose to make less & learn from someone who knows less?? Make this make sense!

[@boxingfirstvlogbfv5]

Keep grinding boi boi we c u...

[@ysmsportsmedia]

Appreciate u oldhead

[@kushyscoopcreamery5364]

Was just thinking About Richardson I remember seeing him at the Floyd vs McGregor press conference he was with Chris Colbert they was about to fuck up some McGregor fans disrespecting floyd😂😂😂😂😂

[@dforreallogup5683]

Good move because Mayweather never promoted this young or acknowledged him in any formal way! It’s sad Floyd under minded him and the only Floyd been concerned with was fading career and tank Davis pay day. I wish this young man the best

[@desert_rose7171]

Big talk, bruh 😂

[@LuisHernandez-so8ll]

Great kid Great fighter Needs to be on tv. Seen him in the NY golden gloves.He has all the skills. But all they do is talk about Tank tank and this kid has all the skills to. He made the right move. He is an aclass fighter that needs to be on ESPN Live.I hope they signed him.

[@LuisHernandez-so8ll]

Hope fully he lands In the right team. I thought every fighter had a promoter. But I remember Wilfredo Gomez Promoted himself before he had someone.

[@perfectam6425]

This kid could cause serious damage against tank, Ryan,shakur, Lopez and Devin than they would against each other💯

[@rachest]

The business of boxing is an interesting business

[@HeruPrime]

I agree with him, he definitely should've gotten more fights and more exposure. My only question is, did Mayweather promotions think that he wasn't ready for that high level exposure? Regardless, it's good to see him take over his own career fight to be the top at 140Ib. Finally, 135. 140. and 147 are the top divisions in boxing.

[@jasonbourne3745]

When the company wants to be the “first one” to announce it, you know it’s matchroom 😂

[@Brooklyn11236]

Crazy Floyd and Al ain’t give this man more fights. Crazy talent. More skills than Devin Haney for sure

[@musicandboxing7370]

Mattias is a champ now, Puello a champ now too.

[@hectorcases9677]

He’s talking crazy Matias is a true assassin in 140 pounds point blank

[@mansojames85]

I think Floyd has too much going on outside of boxing to focus on up and coming raw talent such as Richardson Hitchens but I like the fact that he is humbly calling out some great fights, him and Gary Russell would be a great fight.

[@ganz1963]

Floyd will try2 sign anybody that he thinks that can become a threat in boxing period n hold them back from becoming a household name he Definitely has some sort of disdain for our own black fighters.

[@flizzy4645]

Best decision they hold back their fighters

[@USMKhalidTV]

It's going to be interesting to see how his career go after Mayweather promotion

[@robertblackshear2162]

Riguru is champ go for the man . See how that works out .

[@Brooklyn11236]

He needs to fight for a belt next year. Gotta step it up big time.

[@keenanthomas7381]

Boxing promotions is not marketing. These fighters have to me more pro active and creative in building their profile.

[@darthkaioh1817]

He cool but he not ready for the top 5 guys and zepeda a problem.

[@hectorgarcia2042]

Tbh

[@EfieldHfield_377]

TMT definately kept him on the shelf trying to keep everything in house. I like his skillset i just dont think he quite ready for the elite at 140. I hope they continue to step him up, but if he really think he ready then throw him out there lets see.

[@mda0214]

Top rank 140 and will get him notoriety so that would be the best choice. Then once they build you up bounce

[@OTKP]

Mayweather Promotions is the worst promotion in boxing, maybe Ellerbe should STFU about what Eddie Hearn and focus on the other fighters with TMT and building them up instead of only focusing on Tank Davis

[@robertblackshear2162]

notice he didn't call out the Roguru".

[@ronaldbrown549]

I like this guy right here he got that bloodline he's going to make some noise them guys on top like Devin Haney no problem Richardson will knock him out Haney have a glass chin

[@odhtxboxing8915]

Richardson need to chill just go step by step..cause all that shit he said you going end up like rayo and Chris colbert

[@otbboxingschooltwt5615]

Africa u said entry name but Regis

[@l.a.dshine9466]

"Guys like Teo, Ryan... they're easy fights, theyre nothing special" reporter: So what fight at 140 that you'd want? "It's alot, there's Teo, Ryan" 🤔😐

[@esoakunne5590]

He named the fighters that are good to him. Gary Russell sabriel Mathias, puello.

[@l.a.dshine9466]

@@esoakunne5590 2:21

[@zak2424]

@@l.a.dshine9466 he called them big fights and they are because they have a name in boxing but he also called them easy fights which they also are🤣

[@zak2424]

@@l.a.dshine9466 why do you think tank is fighting ryan and not devin way more money for way less work🤷🏾‍♂️

[@l.a.dshine9466]

@@zak2424 Tank nor Ryan announced a fight and Devin has always had a contract to rematch Kambosos. What are you talking about?

[@keithwilliams5398]

Sign with Arum you will become another Bud Crawford. Sign with Dazone you will become another Joshua. Sign with Golden Boy, well Oscar do not treat black fighters well.

[@lifeisgood5698]

He would never be a AJ AJ his countrymen behind him, that doesn't happen over here in the states..

[@josho5860]

@@lifeisgood5698 Sad but true, and he seems like a cool young man, confident but humble. If he was British, he would get supported because they support their fighters. The support over here is conditional. If you are not of the same ethnicity, some folks want support you. I also feel like Brits have an appreciation for technical fighters that many fans here don’t have.

[@alfredharris3342]

Facts!!

[@keithwilliams5398]

@@josho5860 Yes, British boxing fans worship their fighters regardless of color or race. Maybe this is because they are more abstract than US fans.

[@alexbelotti5964]

Guess he'll become another Joshua. Held 3 world championship belts twice, make a ridiculous amount of money, and fight nothing but legit top 10 opponents after becoming champ, with loads of lucrative deals and ventures.

[@ognuke]

I’m wondering why he keep naming guys who just came up from 135. Why not mention Prograis, Taylor or Ramirez

[@5paris]

I hope he going to PBC

[@mda0214]

Lol pbc fighters dont get fighters either same company

[@hiramnozall2245]

Pbc is Mayweather 😅

[@barnyard4068]

I think he should go to The PBC as well!

[@papaaddo6270]

PBC fighters don’t fight that often anyway

[@Tote-ln4ls]

Top Rank

[@MetalboxJ]

Left ellerbe for Hearn 🤣🤣

[@jiggyv6139]

Ain’t heard about young bull eva since

[@bernardburton8106]

I wish the best for Richardson I think he made the right move seem like Mayweater Promotions is all about Tank Davis only 💯

[@EfieldHfield_377]

They trying to make all in house fights. Its slowing boxing down.

[@HatersHaveOpinion1]

Mayweather Only Knows How To Promote Tank. Kid Needs To Call Bob Arum Or Eddie Hearn

[@brooklynlyfe1570]

Damn I always wondered why floyd never pushed this Hitchins guy into stardom. He has it all. Why was it that he never stood behind hitchins.. he is a helluva boxer...

[@Jimmiedagent]

Problem is they don’t have a lot of 140 pound fighters.

[@brooklynlyfe1570]

@@Jimmiedagent man that's a waste...

[@Jimmiedagent]

@@brooklynlyfe1570 in order to have star power and gain casual fans you have to have personality and also knockout power. I like hitchens he can box really well. Don’t know if he can be a ppv star

[@brooklynlyfe1570]

@Jimmie Scyffore Jr richardson hichins speaks very well..alot better than tank. Richardson Hitchins definitely has the gift to gab. So personality definitely is not it. He has way more personality thank. Tank. The only thing I can think of is that mayweather is looking for a boxer with a certain look. I noticed mayweather has another young prospect. He actually favors tank.

[@mallymal3489]

I didnt even know he left MWP 😳

[@papeperview]

He left because he doesn’t want to become Rolly by losing to a stablemate (Tank)

[@dronfoe4066]

Gary Russell bro u tripn hell nah that boy will stop Richardson..!! Not ready yet. Build that up

[@allenday24]

Must be top rank

[@rob2theworld]

Gary Russell, would pump his breaks lol.

[@TheRealPaulyD]

Great player doesnt always make a great coach… Floyd, one of the goats of the sport but we’ve heard to many complaints from his current/former fighters to prove he doesn’t do good business🤷‍♂️

[@everythingbyjohn]

I think he bouta go to Pbc what y’all think

[@gustav00o]

nigga, mayweather promotions is pbc

[@younggoat9518]

that’ll be the best move imo

[@Valentine-zk1nd]

Most likely... he is already with PBC! HE SHOULD STAY WITH AL/PBC! MAYWEATHER IS HORRIBLY SELF ABSORBED!

[@mda0214]

Why would he leave one company and then go with its partner company?

[@Valentine-zk1nd]

@@mda0214 good point... so does he go to Top Rank or with one of the other less known promoters?

[@lfreeman202]

For Ryan and Teo not to be no big deal, he stay mentioning they names...lol. So are they a big deal or is he just jealous of their popularity and accomplishments? Floyd and Ellerbe didn't think he had that star power or fight game, so they ain't back him.

[@davonbrown8468]

I don't know if this guy would beat ryan real talk

[@relaxcalmdownandchill9281]

Good for you brother. Floyd is a VERY small minded little boy with lots of money.

[@murk1doo1]

He going to toprank

[@bobharris7447]

This the dude whose looking for the easy fights that bill Haney was talking about 😂😂

[@stiffjabzz4237]

They been wasting that man time damn shame!

[@keithbazemore2182]

Good move,,holding him back, inactive was not good for him floyd was great doesn't mean he can promote several guy's...

[@leonardomoore1868]

keith Bazemore 2yrs from now when he's still unheard of don't blame floyd.

[@keithbazemore2182]

@@leonardomoore1868 why would I,,dude can fight...floyd is my dude but he's not ready for a stable,,,he had dude on the shelf..least he can make money on Dazn bcuz Dazn and golden boy and top rank fight each other

[@MzTee-qo1lx]

These kids like to rush and when you fall on your face don't cry , you was connected to the best in the game now you trying to get the big g head allot of you need to humble yourself

[@AT-wb2ph]

Adonis Stevenson jr

[@warrenrobinson8532]

I feel him somewhat but he bet he better be talking about the little brother Gary Russell,not Big Cap Russell

[@hiramnozall2245]

Of course he talking about Antuanne Russell because he fights at 140 Gary Russell Jr. fights at 130

[@warrenrobinson8532]

@@hiramnozall2245 obviously you've ever just started watching and listening in depth or either you don't listen at all ...But check Big Cap Russell who's last fight was @130 yes but his rant and rave videos call out 135ers ,140ers and a whole lot of other ppl ....it was a sarcastic joke buddy but yea check his post .....

[@manomantax]

Jerrod Carmichael started boxing ??

[@monroethegreat7539]

Mayweather promotion is only focused on 2 fighters, Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis, Anybody else is just anybody else lol

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

Ahhhh, so you never heard of anyone else, but they should be focused on guys that aren't good enough to gain attention???? Make this make sense!

[@lifeisgood5698]

If that's what it really is it's a damn shame..

[@monroethegreat7539]

@@DaFactsNoNonsense1713 The only other person is Rolly, But even Rolly is promoting himself with all the clown shit ge says, Leonard Ellerbe don't so shit for him.

[@monroethegreat7539]

@@DaFactsNoNonsense1713 Why have other guys there if Mayweather promotion is not working to make them a household name

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

@@monroethegreat7539 what if you’re not good & don’t work that hard? Your generation swears life is perfect & you always get what you want #TimeToWakeUp

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

I hope it aint Top Prank.

[@LuisHernandez-so8ll]

Tank is all that's in tmt Tank.thats all they speak about.smart move. You need to eat to Al Haymon is not no don king or arum. Al just makes the fighters He likes happy. He works for them. Richardson is them. Good move .

[@ysmsportsmedia]

Richardson was not an Haymon fighter...he was signed to Mayweather Promotions. Not every fighter who fights on PBC is an Haymon fighter

[@handfloboxingreview1673]

Mayweather Promotions did a terrible job promoting this guy.

[@cmoorej.r]

Him and antwaune Russell will be a good fight

[@316tycoon]

Olympic rematch. Russel beat him at trials and in rio.

[@cmoorej.r]

@@316tycoon Olympic and amateur boxing goes off of points.. Richardson will beat antwaune this time

[@316tycoon]

Do you know what your talking about? 2016 when they went to Olympics they took off the headgear and changed it to 10point round judging system like the pros. Ppl who don’t box or know about boxing just be saying shit with knowing the facts just cause they a fan of a fighter. If anything the amateurs judging style fits Richardson more since he boxes on the outside. And you acting like Russell ain’t beat boots at the trials with no headgear and pro judging system, someone who is a actual factor in pros. Russel beat hitchens at the US trials then hitchens joined Haitian team and got beat by russel again at Olympic both times no headgear pro judging

[@cmoorej.r]

@@316tycoon I know way more boxing then you I'm talking about when they head on head gear and even when it's no no head gear you it's not like fighting In the pros! Yes I box and had over 100 amateur fights won golden gloves twice at 160 so you ain't saying nothing I don't know.. An like I said it's different pros and amateur fighting and Hitchens will beat Russell

[@316tycoon]

And you don’t know lol both times they fought was with no headgear goofy 10 point judging system. Russel knocked off boots and hitchens at the trials then beat hitchens again in rio. He’s fought better opposition in the pros former champions and all hitchens best opponent so far was Hawkins lol come dude in not even a fan of russel at all but I’m just speaking facts

[@wizeguy2603]

Lmao he ain’t beaten none of those dudes! Got something against Latin fighters bro? Prograis will whoop him too

[@inmyopinion651]

Did he sign with DAZN?

[@ysmsportsmedia]

Yea

[@basillomanchenko2171]

I thought it was announced already he going to top rank?

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

Going to Top Rank = BROKE + trying to avoid Tank #EndOfStory

[@mpl8820]

@@DaFactsNoNonsense1713 tank is at 135 idiot

[@manomantax]

He’s a less marketable Devin Haney. If he had power he’d have had the opportunities of Teofimo Lopez. Look at the KO numbers.

[@TonyBMoviehood]

Ain't Regis Prograis 140. Funny how knownone sais his name

[@darthkaioh1817]

baranchyk would knock him out

[@funkrates4778]

Mayweather promotions can only afford to promote one guy and that’s the guy they mooch off of.

[@fitlifestylebiggainz]

Russell will give you problems.

[@Midwest51344]

Good move youngster got with Eddie Hearn and about to be promoted right and show your talent. Jaleel Hackett going to leave Mayweather promotions too when his contact up them boys just can't promote fighters right. They make you think they can because of Tank. Can't just feed one lion in the cage when you got others with that same hunger. Floyd on some 48 laws of power shit never outshine the master. Well guess what the disciples leaving to get they own shine

[@michaeljohnsonboxingtalkan866]

Sounds like someone whispered in his ear and he took the bait

[@sonnycheeba4536]

Whispers 😂😂..there are billboards and examples all around him

[@michaeljohnsonboxingtalkan866]

@@sonnycheeba4536 smh 🤦

[@Official_josiah1]

Softest hands in boxing

[@Jimmiedagent]

If you’re 140 why not go to top rank

[@chrisfrancis9555]

Smart kid 👌 I see now why tank isn't happy with floyd mayweather, showtime is about finished, they can't even finalise a fight between bud and errol and charlo hasn't fought at all this year neither has thurman and practically everybody else, you got floyd fighting on dzan in his next exhibition and tank just wants outta there but he's being held hostage with false promises and lies lol haymon good at that

[@oldudeDMV]

Floyd is as active now as he was in the "pretty boy" era. But his fighters gets no dates!

[@Obstakill]

None of his fighters bring in real huge money except for Tank & now Rolly has made a little name for hisself so he puts them to the side.

[@NoBiasAllBoxing]

Regis stops him he’s a basic boxer

[@jgyrwa]

I do t know bruh, Gary Russel is a huge task to take on…

[@mda0214]

He'll make that fight look wasy with his jab and movement

[@rickycooper1750]

Will be a good excellent fight though. They fought in the Olympics. Antwane won, but it was a decent fight.

[@dublifeyogi]

How Teofimo not Good when he had all the belts at 135 before you even got a real fight at 140😂 his resume 100xs Better

[@tramarparker7725]

Floyd ddnt have that many fighters at 140 thatz y Itz harder all the top 140lbs is wit top rank or dazn…same problem Crawford had at 147 with top rank 🤷🏽

[@teamjjj9913]

Mayweather promotion only cares about one fighter

[@sgpac3190]

He smart

[@WARS187]

Exposed TMT JS... IS HE LYING THEN? GLAD THIS YUNG GUN IS FREE MAKE UR PAPER N GET BELTS 💯💯💯

[@TEVINHOOPS]

Africa is nice for sure but Teo a hard fight for anybody. Gotta be Top Rank or PBC.

[@black90smademe42]

My boi 🇭🇹

[@hiramnozall2245]

Teofimo is easy work he’s a hype just a great athlete but a B level maybe C+ boxer at best

[@TEVINHOOPS]

@@hiramnozall2245 I disagree. Teo is a great athlete but to say he isn’t skilled and not elite is a stretch.

[@deeyoung8650]

🇭🇹

[@alod247]

@@TEVINHOOPS Teo has every skill, except fighting on the move at a high level and inside fighting. His strategy and boxing IQ are his biggest flaws to me.

[@bigsal100]

He could fight but I wanted to hear him say Regis Prograis name.. nobody call out Regis

[@bmoregorillas828]

Regis got hands still don't understand how he lost to josh Taylor.

[@TheWavyWorldOfJuice]

@@bmoregorillas828 because josh taylor is good too, just because he had a off night against catteral doesnt mean he needs to be wrote off

[@dabulltrick4913]

Mayweather Promotions hasn’t built any stars. Tank built himself if u ask me and they’re getting all the credit. Is Malik Warren still with them? He should leave too

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

You don't think Floyd had anything to do with Tank being where he is?

[@derondillard5142]

Bruh what? Lol

[@dabulltrick4913]

@@Ho11is2Ho11ywood not much

[@dabulltrick4913]

@@derondillard5142 what other star have they built to prove me wrong? Tank isn’t the first or only fighter signed to Floyd. And you can find multiple videos on KZbin of coaches and other fighters saying how Tank was even selling out as an amateur

[@hiramnozall2245]

@@dabulltrick4913 fake news Mayweather built Tank like he built Adrian Broner the thing with Mayweather is once he focus on one fighter his attention and budget goes into that fighter so the rest of the guys have to wait their turn when Tank takes his first L you’ll see them bring up their next star.

[@jeffblazer5848]

Mayweather promotions is wack as fuck. Only person they care about over there is Tank. They're going to waste jahlil hackett career too if he doesn't get away from them too

[@eddiemorales2457]

Puello is easy asf he got a gift against the real champion batyr akhmedov

[@dacoaching9862]

Glad he left Mayweather promotion hopefully he fight more

[@trueboxingkings3721]

Mayweather Promo is going after light skinned dudes. Y'all see that young bul they signed? Looks like another Tank Davis, little yellow guy. 🤣 His name is Curmel I think, he's a good kid but you can see that Mayweather Promo is going after a certain look.

[@jerrysorianoyourlenderforl6062]

PBC is a slow motion train wreck... Only a natter of time before they lose all their young talent.... They will hold on to all the 30 plus fighters...just on pride alone...They will stay loyal...