One judge scored the IBF junior welterweight contest for Liam Paro 117-111 but was overruled by scores of 116-111 and 116-111 for Richardson Hitchins, who became the sport's lone champion from the onetime boxing hotbed of Brooklyn.

The words of trainer Lenny Wilson lit a fire under Richardson Hitchins after a frustrating fourth round. By the fifth, Hitchins turned the tide, stepping up his aggression and showcasing the skill that would crown him Brooklyn’s newest world champion.

We bring you all the latest updates, results and highlights from the IBF super lightweight title bout between Liam Paro and Richardson Hitchins in Puerto Rico

Liam Paro and Richardson Hitchins are officially on weight and ready to battle for the IBF junior welterweight title tomorrow in Puerto Rico.

Richardson Hitchins hushed his skeptics Saturday night in the most significant fight of his life.

Richardson Hitchins is confident he will dethrone IBF light welterweight champion Liam Paro on Saturday night in their 12-rounder at the Coliseo Roberto

Richardson Hitchins warned that he's levels above Liam Paro as a boxer. Then, he went out there Saturday night and proved it in the ring.

IBF super-lightweight champion Liam Paro and challenger Richardson Hitchins both came in bang on the money ahead of their clash tonight.

By Isaac Nyamungu Richardson Hitchins defeated Liam Paro relieving him of his IBF super lightweight title with a fascinating split decision win (116-112 x2, 111