Gary Antuanne Russell confirms negotiations with Hitchins for the end of the year unification

The WBA Light Welterweight champion Gary Antuanne Russell revealed that he is in “negotiations” for a unification struggle against IBF champion, Richardson Hitchins, in a struggle that he could occur before the end of the year.

Antuanne Russell and Hitchins Unification

Russell (18-1, 17 kos) wants Hitchins (20-0, 8 kos) not to “flee” from the fight. It is risky for Hitchins, because Russell is a much better fighter than Richardson recently had against George Kamboses Jr. On June 14.

Hitchins made a large part of his victory over Kamboses, believing that his eighth round victory turned it into a house name. Sounded miserable on his part.

Antuanne Russell defeated Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela by a unanimous 12 -round decision on March 1 in Brooklyn, New York.

Unification before the end of the year

“Negotiations right now. I’m looking to unify -Me Boxing Swan When asked if heavy weight champion Ibf Richardson Hitchins is the guy seeking to fight below.

For Hitchins to fight, he must sell himself for himself after his victories on Kamboses Jr. and Liam paro. It is not a struggle that had a good shot to win.

It is not known who will be the promoter of Richardson for the fight. He announced that he was a free agent after his victory over Kamboses. In the way he revealed it, it may have been hoped that there was a stampede of interest to other promoters or Turki Alralikh.

“It’s been talking a little rubbish. It’s *** even talking a little. So I want to test it. He wants my way. I would like to happen before the end of the year. Closing the year with another title,” Russell said. “He has belief in himself, but in terms of competition. There is no change. I don’t think he has what I have.