Recently, Richardson Hitchins dealt with Liam Paro, stripping him of his IBF super lightweight title in a split decision match. Among those who expressed their views on the matter was Milwaukee Bucks All-Star point guard Damian Lillard.
Hitchins secured a significant victory over Liam Paro in a hard-fought match in San Juan, Puerto Rico to win the IBF super lightweight title. The fight ended in a split decision, with two judges scoring it 116-112 for Hitchins, while the third judge controversially scored Paro won 117-111. This result improved Hitchins’ record to 19-0, marking a pivotal moment in his boxing career.
The fight started with a promising performance from Paro, landing more punches in the early rounds. However, Hitchins gradually adapted his strategy, reacting effectively and displaying his boxing skills. He drew blood from Paro in the fifth round, demonstrating his ability to control the pace and distance of the fight, ultimately outmaneuvering Paro in the later rounds.
As the match progressed, Hitchins’ experience and technical proficiency became obvious. He landed key punches that changed the animated, especially in the seventh and eleventh rounds, where he showed his strength. In the final rounds, Hitchins established himself as the clearer challenger, limiting Paro’s offensive options.
Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard reacts to the Liam Paro-Richardson Hitchins fight
Hitchins’ victory over Paro sparked mixed reactions from boxing fans online. Among those who shared their thoughts was All-Star Damian Lillard, as seen in the tweet he shared on your official account.
“The judge told Pari to win 117-111? Lmao come on man,” Lillard wrote on Twitter.
Despite initial success, Paro struggled to regain control and Hitchins maintained a tactical approach that kept him ahead on the scorecards. The judges appreciated his performance, although the scoring was surprising, especially the score of 117-111 for Paro.
In the aftermath, the boxing community reacted to the decision, with celebrities such as boxing fan Damian Lillard questioning the validity of the 117-111 score for Paro, highlighting the consensus that Hitchins clearly deserved the win.
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