Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins: Fight date, ring walk time, venue, profiles, last fights & more

Pound-for-pound star Teofimo Lopez is expected to make his long-awaited in-ring boxing return against Richardson Hitchins this summer and we've got all the details you need ahead of the colossal world title unification bout.

Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins - All You Need To Know

Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins - Date

Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins is expected to take place in May or June, with June likely to be the preferred month for the showdown between the two super-lightweight world champions.

Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins - Ring walks & Fight Time

Although the fight hasn't yet been officially rubber-stamped, fans in the United Kingdom can expect Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins to get underway in the early hours, given the expectation that the card will be staged in California, USA.

Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins - Venue

Which fight is taking place at Alcatraz Prison?

Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins looks set to take place at Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco, California, USA.

Turki Alalshikh confirmed that plans are in place for a Riyadh Season card to be staged on Alcatraz Island, with Lopez v Hitchins rumoured to be the fight topping the bill there.

Speaking recently, Eddie Hearn - the promoted of Hitchins - told Boxing News, "His Excellency has had an idea to stage fights at unique locations, such as Alcatraz, London Bridge and Times Square - these discussions have been taking place for the last three months or so.

"When the gate is not relevant in terms of financial input, you can really do what you want in boxing, and whilst I do love live crowds, imagine the excitement and drama that Alcatraz could bring to the sport of boxing.

"Turki Alalshikh has the vision and purse strings to make these sort of things happen, and it's wonderful for boxing."

What titles will be on the line for Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins?

Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins is likely to be a super-lightweight unification showdown, with Lopez the current WBO and Ring Magazine title-holder and Hitchins - unbeaten in 19 professional fights - the holder of the IBF strap.

Teofimo Lopez profile, record & last fight

Nationality:	American
Age:	27
Height:	5ft 8ins
Reach:	68.5ins
Total Fights:	22
Record:	21-1 (13 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won (UD) v Steve Claggett (29/06/24)

Richardson Hitchins profile, record & last fight

Nationality:	American
Age:	27
Height:	5ft 10ins
Reach:	74ins
Total Fights:	19
Record:	19-0 (7 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won (SD) v Liam Paro (07/12/24)

Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins - Undercard

Undercard details for Teofimo Lopez v Richardson Hitchins will be announced in due course.