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How to Watch Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr: Date, Start Time, Fight Card & Live Stream

Newly crowned IBF junior welterweight champion Richardson Hitchins will look to defend his belt, when he faces former unified champion George Kambosos Jr.
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George Kambosos Jr. (left) stares down Richardson Hitchins (right)
George Kambosos Jr. (left) stares down Richardson Hitchins (right) | IMAGO / Brazil Photo Press

Richardson Hitchins is set to make the first defense of his IBF junior welterweight title when he faces his most high-profiled opponent yet, George Kambosos Jr.

Hitchins and Kombosos Jr. will clash in the main event on June 14th at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on DAZN. Should Hitchins win, it could open up the opportunity for a potential unification fight against any of the other champions at 140 lbs. For Kambosos, it's his second fight since moving up to junior welterweight, and this may be his last shot at a world title.

Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) is coming off his IBF world title win, beating Liam Paro by unanimous decision on December 7th, 2024. He will be fighting for the first time this year in front of a crowd not too far from his hometown of Brooklyn, New York. The 27-year-old is currently the No. 1 ranked junior welterweight according to Ring Magazine. A win will open up a potential unification bout against WBO Champion Teofimo Lopez, WBA champion Gary Antuanne Russell, or WBC champion Alberto Puello.

Kambosos (22-3, 10 KOs) will be fighting for the second time this year, last beating Jake Wyllie by unanimous decision on March 22nd. This is also "The Emperor's" second fight at 140 lbs, predominately fighting at lightweight the majority of his career.

Since beating Teofimo Lopez for the unified lightweight titles back on November 27th, 2021, Kambosos has had a rocky stretch, going 2-3 in his last five fights. He's lost to world level boxers like Devin Haney (twice) and Vasiliy Lomachenko. And right now, it seems like the 31-year-old is treading the line between a top contender and a gatekeeper.

Here is how to watch the fight and the rest of the card on Saturday.

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr date

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr. will take place on June 14, 2025.

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr start time

Time: 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT

The Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr. main card begins at 8:30 PM ET/5:30 PM PT.

How to watch Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr.

TV/ Stream: DAZN

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr. will be streamed on DAZN.

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr location

Location: The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr. will take place at the The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Hitchins vs Kambosos Jr. Main Card

Richardson Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) vs George Kambosos Jr. (22-3, 10 KOs): 12-round junior welterweight bout for Hitchins' IBF title

Andy Cruz (5-0, 2 KOs) vs Hironori Mishiro (17-1-1, 6 KOs) : 12-round lightweight bout

Teremoana Teremoana Jr. (7-0, 7 KOs) vs. Aleem Whitfield (9-0, 6 KOs): 6-round heavyweight bout

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JOHAN ALYAS BLANCO

Johan Alyas Blanco is a writer for KO On SI. Before joining in March 2025, he worked as a News Producer in Tallahassee and Orlando. He also works for several fight promotions in boxing and MMA, working on social media content. When he’s not writing, Alyas covers boxing on his own YouTube channel, The Split Decision. Blanco has a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from UCF, with a minor in sports business management. Alyas has interviewed several big names in combat sports, including Jorge Masvidal, Edgar Berlanga and Brian Norman Jr. His goal is to bring boxing back to prominence.

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