Richardson Hitchins Falls Ill, Cancels Title Defense Against Oscar Duarte
Richardson Hitchins has withdrawn from his scheduled IBF title defense against Oscar Duarte due to illness, leading to the cancellation of the co-main event featuring the highly anticipated fight between Ryan Garcia and Mario Barrios. With the title fight being called off just hours before the event, Oscar Duarte is poised and ready to showcase his skills in the ring, while Hitchins expressed disappointment over the situation. The boxing community is buzzing with speculation about the implications of this withdrawal, especially given the ongoing rivalry and tension between the two fighters.
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