Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr. Odds, Predictions, Picks & How to Watch

• Richardson Hitchins defends his IBF super lightweight title against George Kambosos Jr on Saturday night
• The latest boxing odds are heavily in favor of “The Clinchman”
• Read below for Hitchins vs Kambosos odds, predictions, picks and how to watch

Brooklyn’s Richardson Hitchins defends his IBF super lightweight title for the first time against former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York on June 14th.

The undefeated champion faces the Aussie challenger live on DAZN, with the main card starting at 11 p.m. ET. The current Hitchins vs Kambosos odds have the hometown fighter as a heavy favorite.

I’ve made my Hitchins vs Kambosos prediction, broken down the odds, and will tell you how to stream the fight.

Hitchins vs Kambosos Odds

In the Hitchins vs Kambosos odds at Bet365, “The Clinchman” is a heavy -1200 moneyline favorite, giving him a 92% implied probability of winning.

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Fight Details + How to Watch

The only place to watch the event is on DAZN, as the global streaming service has secured exclusive broadcast rights.

Hitchins Boxing Analysis

Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) wants to show he belongs with the best at 140 pounds. The 27-year-old from Brooklyn won the IBF super lightweight title in December, beating Liam Paro by split decision in Puerto Rico.

Hitchins brings an impressive amateur pedigree, representing Haiti at the 2016 Olympics. Since turning professional in 2017, he’s steadily climbed the ranks with victories over Jose Zepeda, Gustavo Daniel Lemos, and most recently Paro.

Hitchins fights behind a strong defense, good jab, and sharp counters. He controls fights with technique rather than power. The big question?  Can he handle Kambosos coming forward all night? After all, the hometown kid has only seven knockouts in 19 fights.

For Hitchins to keep his belt, he needs to use that 74-inch reach, box smart, and stay out of a slugfest. Keeping Kambosos at the end of his punches is the key.

Hitchins vs Kambosos Tale of the Tape

Kambosos Jr Boxing Analysis

George Kambosos Jr (22-3, 10 KOs) returns to the venue where he pulled off one of 2021’s biggest upsets. The 31-year-old Australian shocked Teofimo Lopez at this same Madison Square Garden Theater to become the unified lightweight champion.

Since that career-defining victory, “Ferocious” has experienced ups and downs. He lost twice to Devin Haney and was stopped by Vasiliy Lomachenko in his final lightweight fight. Kambosos moved up to 140 pounds in March, decisioning fellow Aussie Jake Wyllie in his super lightweight debut.

Kambosos brings a ton of experience to the ring and has solid footwork, great timing, and tough durability. He throws a lot of punches, landing 182 out of 739 against Lopez, which shows he can really keep his opponents busy. But sometimes his accuracy struggles, usually landing only about 10-19% of his total shots.

To pull off another New York upset, Kambosos must use his aggression wisely, get inside Hitchins’ reach, and make it an ugly fight. His experience in big fights against Haney and Lomachenko could prove invaluable if he can drag Hitchins into deep waters.

Hitchins vs Kambosos Prediction

While Kambosos has championship experience and can punch, Hitchins should have too much skill and size. That six-inch reach advantage is huge, letting him control where the fight happens. He should be able to keep the shorter Kambosos frustrated on the outside.

Hitchins will probably feel things out early, using his jab to find his range while figuring out Kambosos’ timing. Once he settles in, look for The Clinchman to land clean counters when Kambosos charges forward.

Kambosos will have his spots, especially early when he’s fresh. But Hitchins’ defense and footwork should keep him out of real trouble. After six rounds or so, the champion’s cleaner work should start adding up on the cards.

The real question is how Hitchins wins, not if he wins. Without much pop in his punches, this one likely goes 12. The odds say the same thing. Kambosos is tough enough to last, but I predict Hitchins takes a clear decision at home.

Hitchins vs Kambosos Picks:

• Hitchins by Decision (-200)
• Fight goes the distance – Yes (-250)