Richard Riakporhe

Richard Riakporhe Eyes Move Up To Heavyweight

Richard Riakporhe could have fought as a cruiserweight for the final time.

Ben Shalom Defends Staging Billam-Smith Vs. Riakporhe At Selhurst Park

Ben Shalom has dismissed suggestions Boxxer took a risk by staging the rematch between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park.

Shane McGuigan Reveals Timeline For Gilberto Ramirez, Noel Mikaelian and Jai Opetaia

Shane McGuigan targeted unification fights with Gilberto Ramirez, Noel Mikaelian and Jai Opetaia after watching Chris Billam-Smith produce what he considered the finest performance of his career to defeat Richard Riakporhe on Saturday evening

'Career-Best' Chris Billam-Smith And Shane McGuigan Relish Title Defence

Chris Billam-Smith and his trainer Shane McGuigan hailed the best performance of his career after he eased to victory over Richard Riakporhe in the second defence of his WBO cruiserweight title

Chris Billam-Smith Gains Revenge In Victory Over Richard Riakporhe

Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title and avenged the only defeat of his career by earning a unanimous decision over Richard Riakporhe at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park

The Improvements In Chris Billam-Smith Explained In Detail By Shane McGuigan

Shane McGuigan expects the experience of having dethroned Lawrence Okolie to prove the difference when Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO cruiserweight title against Richard Riakporhe on Saturday evening.

Richard Riakporhe's Power Is Similar To That Of Anthony Joshua, Billam-Smith Warned

Angel Fernandez has warned Chris Billam-Smith that Richard Riakporhe is an even more improved fighter than he is. The 34-year-olds, on Saturday night at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park, contest Billam-Smith’s WBO cruiserweight title, and do so in the...

Shane McGuigan Not Concerned About Riakporhe's Improvement, Believes Okolie Would Beat Him

Chris Billam-Smith’s trainer Shane McGuigan admitted the possibility of a rematch with Richard Riakpohe has always been on the horizon.

Richard Riakporhe Predicts Perfect Night Against Chris Billam-Smith

Richard Riakporhe, who will get his first shot at a world title when he takes on cruiserweight titleholder Chris Billam-Smith at London's Selhurst Park, has big expectations for Saturday night – and beyond.

Chris Billam-Smith on His Championship Mindset and Hunger to Improve

Chris Billam-Smith, who has been in a constant search for improvement ahead of Saturday’s rematch with Richard Riakporhe at London’s Selhurst Park, now believes he's the class of the cruiserweight division.

Richard Riakporhe Has Chased Chris Billam-Smith Rematch For Almost Two Years

Richard Riakporhe has been preparing for Saturday’s rematch with Chris Billam-Smith for over 18 months

Chris Billam-Smith Drawing On Experiences With Lawrence Okolie Ahead Of Rematch With Richard Riakporhe

Chris Billam-Smith is taking the conviction of his victory over Lawrence Okolie into Saturday’s rematch with Richard Riakporhe

'Deontay Wilder-Esque Richard Riakporhe Can Hurt Improved Chris Billam-Smith'

Richard Riakporhe has “Deontay Wilder kind of power”, according to Dan Azeez

Richard Riakporhe's Trainer Says All Pressure Is On The Champion

Despite Richard Riakporhe being the betting favorite and having hometown advantage for Saturday's rematch Chris Billam-Smith, trainer Angel Fernandez, says there is no pressure on his fighter’s shoulders.

Jai Opetaia Waiting in Wings for Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe Winner

IBF cruiserweight belt holder Jai Opetaia wants the winner of Saturday’s WBO cruiserweight title fight between champion Chris Billam-Smith and challenger Richard Riakporhe.