There wasn't a lot of hype surrounding Richardson Hitchins at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and that's kind of been the story of his career.
Born in the New York City borough of Brooklyn that has spawned so many legendary boxers, most notably former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, Hitchins not only flew under the radar for most of his amateur career, but the same could be said of his professional career, as well.
Hitchins, though, was only 18 at the time of the Rio Games, and didn't have the kind of experience that many of those he would have to compete against to medal had accumulated. “I was born to do this; I’m made for it," Hitchins said."I think that there’s always been pressure for me [since] Day 1, but I handle it because I am confident in my ability and in who I am. I am a special fighter; at the end of the day, it’s boxing and I truly believe I’m one of the best out there.”
He lived a roller coaster life growing up in an extremely poor family. It was no given from day-to-day that there would be food on the table or even that he'd have a roof over his head.
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