Dan Rafael reports Richardson Hitchins vs Keyshawn Davis is unlikely on the Fury-Joshua card, with Zuffa reportedly planning other fights for Hitchins in early 2027.
From 2 reports by 2 outletsLatest Rafael: Hitchins-Davis not happening on Fury-Joshua card; Zuffa has other early-2027 plans for Hitchins 2 outlets
What we know
- Top Rank released Keyshawn Davis with one fight left on his contract, at his request according to Bob Arum; Rafael calls him a free agent.
- Hitchins wrote on Oct. 26 that neither he nor his manager said no to fighting Davis.
- No Hitchins-Davis contract has been signed or announced.
Reported, not confirmed
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Dan Rafael wrote on Oct. 30 that Hitchins vs Davis is 'not happening on Fury-Joshua at this point if at all'.
MiddleEasy
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Rafael reports Zuffa is making other plans for Hitchins in early 2027; no opponent, venue or date has been given.
MiddleEasy
- Hitchins has said Davis demanded $6 million for the fight; the claim comes from Hitchins. Bad Left Hook
Boxing reporter Dan Rafael said on X on October 30 that a Richardson Hitchins vs Keyshawn Davis fight is not happening on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua card "at this point if at all". He wrote that Zuffa Boxing is making other plans for Hitchins in early 2027, but named no opponent, venue or date.
Rafael also called Davis a free agent after Top Rank released him with one fight left on his deal, and criticised his purse expectations. That is Rafael's own assessment; no offer or signed agreement has been disclosed.
Hitchins wrote on X on October 26 that neither he, his manager nor anyone on his side had said no to fighting Davis. That is his account of the talks; neither boxer has signed for the fight. Earlier, Bob Arum said Top Rank released Davis at his request, and Hitchins said Davis demanded $6 million.
Rafael also called Davis a free agent after Top Rank released him with one fight left on his deal, and criticised his purse expectations. That is Rafael's own assessment; no offer or signed agreement has been disclosed.
Hitchins wrote on X on October 26 that neither he, his manager nor anyone on his side had said no to fighting Davis. That is his account of the talks; neither boxer has signed for the fight. Earlier, Bob Arum said Top Rank released Davis at his request, and Hitchins said Davis demanded $6 million.
- Summary
- Dan Rafael reports Richardson Hitchins vs Keyshawn Davis is unlikely on the Fury-Joshua card, with Zuffa reportedly planning other fights for Hitchins in early 2027.
- Key points (one per line)
- Dan Rafael wrote on X on Oct. 30: "Not happening on Fury-Joshua at this point if at all."
Rafael reports Zuffa is making other plans for Hitchins in early 2027; no opponent, venue or date named.
Rafael describes Davis as a free agent after Top Rank released him with one fight left.
Hitchins wrote on Oct. 26 that neither he nor his team said no to fighting Davis.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Bad Left Hook | https://www.badlefthook.com/boxing-news/119787/top-rank-cuts-bait-on-keyshawn-davis
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/boxing/richardson-hitchins-early-2027-zuffa-plans-dan-rafael/
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