Fight preview · Saturday, February 21, 2026
Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte
IBF World Super Lightweight Title · T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA · DAZN PPV
Richardson Hitchins
20-0-0
USA
Oscar Duarte
30-2-1
Mexico
The fight
A tough hard earned points decision for the champion is my pick but I wouldn't be surprised if it's controversial
Scouting Richardson Hitchins
Stay composed and disciplined because your opponent brings skills and clever pressure
Scouting Oscar Duarte
Duarte must use clever ring generalship to cut the ring off and bring constant pressure to bear
Why the House picks Richardson Hitchins
I’ll state right away. I think Hitchins wins this. But unlike many pundits, I actually think this might be a nip-and-tuck battle. Hitchins undoubtedly has talent. Wins over Liam Paro and George Kambosos Jr are not easy wins for anyone. As a betting man, I am tempted to put a sum on Duarte, who has impressed me in recent wins over JoJo Diaz, Botirzhon Akhmedov, Miguel Madueno, and Kenneth Sims Jr. My heart tells me Duarte, my brain tells me Hitchins. So I’m going with my brain.
Fight details
- Date
- Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Venue
- T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA
- Title
- IBF World Super Lightweight Title
- How to watch
- DAZN PPV
- Promoter
- TGB Promotions & Golden Boy Promotions
Odds
Richardson Hitchins
-550
Oscar Duarte
+380
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