Liam Paro's Battle against Richardson Hitchins: Outcome and Score Report:
Liam Paro's Battle against Richardson Hitchins: Outcome and Score Report:
Hitchins from Brooklyn (19-0) almost became a victim of robbery but fortunately, two reasonable scorecards led to the just outcome.
The New Yorker clinched the IBF super lightweight title with an assertive and skillful boxing display to triumph over Paro (25-2) in Puerto Rico on Saturday evening.
The official scorecards were: 117-111 Paro (Vazquez), 116-112 Hitchins (Zappia), and 116-112 Hitchins (Lombardi). Paro secured the title in his previous battle against Mattias in June, but Hitchins provided a tougher hurdle.
Hitchins found it challenging to find a rhythm against Paro's unconventional style during the initial rounds, but in the fifth round, Hitchins put his acquired knowledge into practice and maintained the momentum.
Hitchins' jab and powerful straight right regularly connected with Paro's face. Hitchins' edge in length, speed, and accuracy resulted in his biggest advantages, as reflected in the CompuBox stats below.
Hitchins landed 87 punches to Paro's 56 between the fifth round and the end of the match. Hitchins landed 29.9% of his total punches, while Paro managed only 17.4%. Hitchins also racked up 67 jabs to Paro's 53 throughout the fight.
Once Hitchins found his rhythm, he made it seem effortless, and he appears geared up for his next challenge.
Following the fight, Hitchins expressed his desire for a New York showdown with Lopez. This clash would generate a significant draw at Madison Square Garden. If it coincided with Ortiz Jr. vs. Zayas, we'd be in for an exciting night of boxing.
For now, it's Hitchins' time to rejoice, while Paro considers his prospects moving forward.
Following the bout, there was widespread discussion around the odd scorecard submitted by Vazquez. Mannix of DAZN publicly condemned Vazquez's scorecard before his interview with Hitchins.
Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, also took issue with Vazquez's scorecard and criticized it on social media.
Although scoring discrepancies are common in combat sports, Vazquez's scorecard was significantly off the mark. It's challenging to imagine how anyone could logically score the fight so decisively in Paro's favor. Vazquez's inexplicable scorecard has reignited debates regarding accountability in boxing judging, and several fans and analysts are advocating for further training and oversight for judges in high-stakes matches.
Thankfully, Vazquez's scorecard did not affect the official result, and the deserving contestant became the new IBF super lightweight champion. The complete results from the DAZN event are provided below.
- Hitchins defeated Paro via SD-12 (116-112, 116-112, 111-117)
- Lebron claimed a UD-10 victory over Diaz (97-93, 97-93, 96-94)
- Rivera TKO-4 Gonzalez (2:09)
- Quintana and Castro ended in a SD-10 draw (97-93, 96-94, 94-96)
The evening was a triumph for local fighters, with Lebron and Rivera both tasting victory in front of their hometown fans. Lebron's triumph brought his record to a perfect 20-0, but the victory came at a cost.
Early on, Lebron's agility and jab gave Diaz problems, but as the match progressed, Diaz managed to close the distance and connected with some powerful hits. Nevertheless, Lebron managed to secure the win.
Rivera left an indelible mark on the competition, knocking out Gonzalez and demonstrating his readiness for his next professional challenge. The future of these two promising boxers is an intriguing questions.
- Richardson Hitchins' victory over Liam Paro in the IBF super lightweight title fight was celebrated widely, with the official boxing results showing a split decision victory for Hitchins: 116-112, 116-112, and 111-117.
- After his impressive win against Paro, Hitchins expressed his interest in facing off against New York boxer Ryan Garcia, a strong competitor in the boxing world, on Dazn boxing.
- The discussion about the scoring discrepancy in Richardson Hitchins vs. Liam Paro's boxing match, where Vazquez submitted a scorecard significantly favoring Paro, ignited debates regarding accountability in boxing judging. Calls for further training and oversight for judges in high-stakes matches were made to prevent such occurrences in the future.