Richardson Hitchins (16-0 7KOs) is set to headline his first Matchroom card on September 23rd when he steps up to face former world title challenger Jose Zepeda (36-3 27KOs). Unified Welterweight Champion Jessica McCaskill (12-3 5KOs) will fight WBO Welterweight Champion Sandy Ryan (6-1 2KO's) in a big time unification. This card will take in Orlando, Florida live on DAZN.
Hitchins 25, has looked superb in his two fights since signing with Matchroom Boxing. He defeated Yomar Alamo by 8th stoppage and John Bauza by Unanimous decision.
Zepeda 34, is tough veteran southpaw with a big punch, is coming off an easy unanimous decision over Neeraj Goyat in March. Zepeda fell short to Regis Prograis in November 2022 when was stopped the 11th of their WBC title fight.
McCaskill 38, is coming off a unanimous decision lost to Chantelle Cameron for the Undisputed Super Lightweight crown November 2022. Since the defeat, McCaskill had to vacate her WBO and IBF titles.
Ryan 29, won the vacant WBO title in April with a unanimous decision victory over Marie Pier Houle. Ryan avenged her only loss to former Champion Erica Farias in 2022. McCaskill defeated Farias twice at Super Lightweight in title fights.
Is the Hitchins/Zepeda fight for a title eliminator?