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.

Liam Paro and Richardson Hitchins are officially on weight and ready to battle for the IBF junior welterweight title tomorrow in Puerto Rico.

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,

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

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.

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 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.

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