Richardson Hitchins Calls Out Devin Haney for Weight Rehydration Tactics
In the world of boxing, weight is a crucial factor that can make or break a fighter’s performance. And for WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney, his weight rehydration tactics have come under fire from fellow boxer Richardson Hitchins.
Hitchins, who holds an undefeated record of 17-0 with 7 knockouts, recently called out Haney for his practice of rehydrating with tremendous amounts of weight before his fights. According to Hitchins, Haney has been coming into fights between 165 and 175 pounds, which gives him a significant advantage over his opponents.
This issue came to light when Hitchins revealed that Haney wouldn’t face IBF 140-pound champion Subriel Matias due to the rehydration limit of 10 pounds set by the sanctioning body. This raised questions about Haney’s true weight class and whether he is gaming the system to gain an unfair advantage.
While weight limits are in place to ensure fairness in the sport, Hitchins believes that Haney’s rehydration tactics give him an edge over his opponents. He also pointed out that Haney should be fighting in a higher weight class, such as junior middleweight, where fighters typically rehydrate 10 pounds to come in at 165.
But it’s not just about the weight advantage. Hitchins also accused Haney of being a weight bully, stating that he wouldn’t go up against Gervonta Davis with a rehydration clause to make the fight happen. Hitchins believes that this is because Haney knows he would have a significant disadvantage against Davis, who is a bigger and more powerful fighter.
Furthermore, Hitchins also called out Haney’s lack of quality opponents, stating that he has never beaten a “killer” in his career. Haney’s best win to date is a controversial decision against Vasily Lomachenko, where he may have had a significant weight advantage.
Hitchins’ Ambitions and Focus
Despite the controversy surrounding Haney’s weight rehydration tactics, Hitchins remains focused on his own career and ambitions. He is set to face Gustavo Lemos in the 12-round main event this Saturday, April 6th, live on DAZN at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
But Hitchins also has his sights set on a potential fight with Haney in the future. He believes that if he can have a great performance against Lemos, he could potentially earn a title shot with the IBF and face Haney in the ring.
As the boxing world continues to buzz about Haney’s weight rehydration tactics, Hitchins remains determined to make a name for himself in the sport and prove that he is a true champion. And with his upcoming fight and potential future matchups, he is well on his way to achieving that goal.
Summary
In the world of boxing, weight is a crucial factor that can make or break a fighter’s performance. And for WBC light welterweight champion Devin Haney, his weight rehydration tactics have come under fire from fellow boxer Richardson Hitchins. Hitchins has called out Haney for his practice of rehydrating with tremendous amounts of weight before his fights, stating that it gives him an unfair advantage over his opponents. Despite this controversy, Hitchins remains focused on his own career and ambitions, with a potential future matchup against Haney on the horizon.
