Richardson Hitchins has the sort of plans that other fighters won’t even say out loud.

As a youngen, Hitchins dreamed of becoming an Olympian. He checked that off his list. When he turned pro, he envisioned becoming a world champion. Thanks to his win over Liam Paro in December, he was able to check that off as well.

Those goals were incredibly lofty but something he took pride in achieving. Now, at the age of 27, Hitchins is realizing that he can do essentially anything he puts his mind to. So, with a little extra ambition behind him, he’s decided to make his final goal the most difficult.

“My plan is to take over the sport of boxing,” Hitchins told Matchroom Boxing. “I’m a special fighter.”

Beating George Kambosos won’t accomplish his latest dream, but it’ll go a long way. The two will officially get it on this weekend in New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Kambosos, after years of fighting at 135 pounds, needed a change of scenery. He spent the last few months in the weight room bulking up and preparing for his 140-pound debut.

Against Jake Wyllie, the popular Aussie looked strong and had little trouble grabbing a decision win. But, despite getting the victory and regardless of being a former unified lightweight champion, Kambosos is a sizable underdog.

Hitchins (19-0, 7 KOs) isn’t the gambling type, so news of him being the favorite is somewhat of a surprise. He isn’t taken aback that oddsmakers are backing him, but he doesn’t want to get ahead of himself.

Kambosos has a knack for showing up in big moments. Hitchins though, will remain on his Ps and Qs. The current IBF champ knows that a loss at this stage in his career could derail everything.

“He’s a big name, I respect George Kambosos as a man and what he’s done but at the end of the day, this is my time to shine.”