Boxing News: Richardson Hitchinsto vs. Gustavo Daniel Lemos Eliminator Announced for Subriel Matias’ IBF Title; Jordan Gill vs. Zelfa Barrett Date and Venue Revealed

Come this April, and Subriel Matias will know the man who will challenge him next. The IBF super lightweight champion will have to either surmount Richardson Hitchins or Gustavo Daniel Lemos to retain his title. The details of the showdown between surging super featherweights Jordan Gill and Zelfa Barrett are also out.

Hitchins, at 17-0, will continue to ride on the momentum of his recent win against Jose Zepeda last September. Meanwhile, his opponent, Lemos, at 29-0, will finally end his two-year-long layoff. However, they are not the only fighters trying to steal the limelight that night, as another mouthwatering bout is added to their card.

Hitchins and Lemos fight it out on April 6; Gill vs. Barrett on April 13

Michael Benson revealed that Hitchins and Lemos will square off on April 6 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in a final eliminator. The winner will then face the IBF champion, Subriel Matias, this year. Notably, Hitchins was previously in negotiations with Jack Catterall, but the purse bid was canceled last Thursday. He now has to contend with the undefeated Argentine sensation, Lemos.

In addition, Diego Pacheco, at 20-0, will try to dismantle Shawn McCalman, at 15-0, in a super middleweight clash and extend his win streak to nine. Meanwhile, the AO Arena in Manchester will welcome Jordan Gill, at 28-2-1, and Zelfa Barrett, at 30-2, on April 13. The venue will also see a world title fight as Rhiannon Dixon, at 9-0, will exchange blows with Karen Elizabeth Carabajal, at 21-1, for the vacant WBO 140-pound crown.

Rumors of Subriel Matias vs. Gervonta Davis shunned down

While Matias will know his mandatory for the IBF crown soon, he is on the lookout for an ideal opponent next. The American boxer is a heavy puncher and exhibited his boxing prowess when he knocked out Shohjahon Ergashev last November. Since then, talks of the 20-1 record holder fighting against Gervonta Davis have gained traction. But those recently received a reality check.

Mayweather Promotions CEO responded to those rumors and clarified that it was a lie. Therefore, the speculations of ‘Tank’ moving up to the 140-pound division for the IBF title have been shut down. However, it seems it’s the other super lightweight champion Davis has his eyes on.

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Davis has turned on the heat with Devin Haney. It remains to be seen whether Davis will finally jump to 140 pounds. Meanwhile, Matias will continue building his repute as a hard puncher and might grace the ring in the first quarter of 2024.

What do you make of these announced fights for April? Who do you think will challenge Subriel Matias for his IBF strap? Let us know in the comments below.

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