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Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte

February 21, 2026

Gym Rat Call: A tough hard earned points decision for the champion is my pick but I wouldn't be surprised if it's controversial

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Richardson Hitchins

Record: 20 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws

Gym Rat: Stay composed and disciplined because your opponent brings skills and clever pressure

USA

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Oscar Duarte

Record: 30 wins, 2 losses, 1 draws

Gym Rat: Duarte must use clever ring generalship to cut the ring off and bring constant pressure to bear

Mexico

The Gym Rat

The Gym Rat's Prediction

Pick

Richardson Hitchins

Method

Split Decision

Reasoning

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

Fight

Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte

Date & Time

Saturday, February 21st, 2026

Championship

IBF World Super Lightweight Title

Venue

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA

How to Watch

DAZN PPV

Promoter

TGB Promotions & Golden Boy Promotions

Betting Odds

Provided by DraftKings · American odds

Richardson Hitchins
-550
Oscar Duarte
+380

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Undercard

Mario Barrios VS Ryan Garcia Gary Antuanne Russell
Frank Martin VS Nahir Albright

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