Richardson Hitchins Says He Accepted Keyshawn Davis Fight a Month Ago, Still Waiting on Contract
Richardson Hitchins disputes Keyshawn Davis' claim that he just agreed to their December fight, saying he accepted over a month ago.
Richardson Hitchins and Keyshawn Davis appear to have agreed to fight each other in December, but the two Olympic-pedigree welterweights cannot agree on who said yes first.
Davis announced the fight on social media, writing that his opponent had "finally accepted" and that he was ready to "pop back out" for a December bout. Hitchins fired back on X, disputing Davis' timeline: "I accepted this fight over a month ago still no contract or anything official I'm still waiting for a contract."
The back and forth highlights a familiar problem in boxing, where public callouts run far ahead of signed paperwork. Hitchins has made it clear he will not treat the fight as official until promoters deliver contracts. As of Monday, nothing has been signed, per Boxing News 24.
Both fighters carry Olympic credentials and are considered among the best young talents around the welterweight limit. Hitchins is known for his stiff jab and range control, with his biggest win coming via controversial decision over Gustavo Lemos. Davis brings fast hands and punishing body work but will need to apply disciplined pressure to win rounds against Hitchins' style.
The matchup has been simmering for months, with both sides trading shots online. If the contracts do arrive, a December date would give boxing fans one of the more intriguing skill-versus-skill matchups of the winter.
This is the kind of fight boxing needs more of. Two young, skilled fighters who actually want to fight each other. The problem, as always, is the business side. Hitchins accepted a month ago and still has no contract? That tells you everything about why boxing fans get burned so often.
I lean Hitchins in this one. His jab is elite, his footwork is tight, and Davis has to come forward to win, which plays right into Hitchins' hands. But Davis is dangerous when he commits to the body, and if he can close the distance and stay there, the fight gets interesting.
Just get the contracts signed. Stop with the social media theater and make this official before one side finds a reason to walk away.
KEEP TALKING FIGHTS.
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