# @nbcnewyork on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=ALPd7TRZPA4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73175382-nbcnewyork-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-28T15:26:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC New York (@nbcnewyork) — https://gondola.cc/nbcnewyork

## Caption

Richardson Hitchins joins GOAT Conversations ahead of his highly anticipated Zuffa Boxing debut at Madison Square Garden.

The IBF world champion opens up about his upcoming fight, why he signed with Zuffa, sharing the card with fellow Brooklyn native Edgar Berlanga, and the biggest names he wants next.

Hitchins also discusses:

Why he still wants to fight Gervonta "Tank" Davis
Calling out Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia
Why he believes he's boxing's next superstar
His friendship with Edgar Berlanga
Growing up in Brooklyn and selling candy to fund his boxing dreams
Working with Floyd Mayweather early in his career
Meeting Jay-Z
Building his legacy inside and outside the ring

Watch the full interview as Richardson Hitchins reflects on his journey from Brooklyn kid to world champion and reveals what's next after his Zuffa debut.

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/richardsonhitchins/?hl=en
Host: https://www.instagram.com/ashleychaparro23/ 

#RichardsonHitchins #TankDavis #Boxing #Zuffa #EdgarBerlanga #RyanGarcia #DevinHaney #TeofimoLopez #MadisonSquareGarden #GOATConversations #AshleyChaparro #IBFChampion #Brooklyn #BoxingInterview

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## Stats

- **Views:** 1,976
- **Likes:** 57
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 8

## Tags

tankdavis, brooklyn, teofimolopez, madisonsquaregarden, ibfchampion, ashleychaparro, richardsonhitchins, devinhaney, goatconversations, edgarberlanga, ryangarcia, boxinginterview, boxing, zuffa

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