Richard Riakporhe is gearing up for another world title clash – and he wants it against his British opponent.
London’s heavy cruiser has been riding on top of the wave since returning to the ring under the guidance of Ben Shalom and Boxxer.
Riakporhe, who fights exclusively live on Sky Sports as part of his deal, has a 15-0 undefeated record with 11 bouts.
And hot on his heels Fabio Turchi .’s June stopfinished in just two innings at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London, the 32-year-old called for a showdown with Lawrence Okolie.
Talking to Sports skyRiakporhe says:
“That fight could have happened a long time ago if they were willing, but clearly not. My resume now just shows what kind of fighter I am. We ran through most of the parts. “
Okolie is the WBO cruiser class champion and one of the top boxers of the tournament. He has only one fight left on his deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing, whose fights are broadcast live exclusively on DAZN.
‘The Sauce’, 29, is 18-0 with an early 14 and has called for a united fight. He was recently named by newly crowned IBF king Jai Opetaia, but Riakporhe – who has said it would be an honor to face Australia’s Ring Magazine champion – hopes to be able to break through the queue .
“I’m confident, comfortable in front of some fighters, no matter how dangerous they are.”
“I believe in myself. I believe in my strength. So now I’m in that position, mentally and physically, and I’m ready for a challenge. I’m ready for the challenge. a test “.
Riakporhe, nicknamed the ‘Midnight Train’, is a Crystal Palace fan and dreams of bringing on a big battle at the club’s Selhurst Park stadium:
“We’ll make it happen.”
“I speak to the commercial heads at Palace, they are all on board and they want to make this happen.
“They are really behind it and most importantly the fans. The fans stand behind it. They want a Palace boy to win a world title.”
