Richardson Hitchins: "I’ve got real killers” - George Kambosos Jr. reacts to death threats from Richardson Hitchins during heated press conference

George Kambosos Jr. will hope to regain a world title when he clashes with IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins on June 14. The pair will go to war at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, with the champion holding home court advantage, having grown up in Brooklyn, New York.

The build-up to their clash has been filled with tension. At the final pre-fight press conference held on June 12, things almost boiled over between the pair as words were traded and strikes were thrown. Hitchins went to far as to send death threats the way of his upcoming opponent, and his father, Jim.

Kambosos Jr. reacted to the threats during an interview following the press conference, and he welcomed the challenged presented to him.

During the press conference, the IBF champion could be heard saying [2:35-2:40]:

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"F**k around and try make it out this city. F**k around and make it out this city! Y'all boys better calm the f**k down!"

Catch Richardson Hitchins' comments below:

The Australian addressed the threats during an interview with Fight Hub TV, where he said:

"I'm not here to play around. I want a real knock right now. If he wants to have a crack, we have a crack, Aussie style. I'm from Sydney. Yeah, we're in New York, what do I care? You've got you're boys? Bring your boys! We've got boys too! We've got boys worldwide. I've got real killers that will come in a second!"

Catch George Kambosos Jr.'s reaction to Hitchins' threats below:

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Eddie Hearn unsurprised by heated press event for Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr.

Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. will go to war for the IBF super lightweight title on June 14. But the pair nearly moved their fight forward two days after a brawl nearly unfolded during the final press conference leading up to the bout.

Eddie Hearn was caught in the crossfire, as he has signed Hitchins to his promotional company, Matchroom Boxing. Hearn will also operate as Kambosos Jr.'s co-promoter.

Following the chaotic press event, Hearn was interviewed by Fight Hype backstage, where he said:

"We've got to always try and keep a little lid on it. Shout out to Richardson, because he's talking that talk... I think George was like, 'Look, the talking's done. Let's go.' And Richardson stuck it on him. Then he got in his face, and George isn't the kind of guy where you can just step to him in his space. Sooner or later he's going to react."

Catch Hearn's comments on the Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr. press conference below (0:09):

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