Biography
Richard Riakporhe is a British boxer from Walworth, South London. A devastating puncher who has moved up to heavyweight, he is set to challenge Jeamie Tshikeva for the British heavyweight title in April 2026 on the Fury-Makhmudov undercard at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Win Distribution
Career Timeline
Professional Debut
Riakporhe turned professional with a dominant stoppage victory in South London.
British Cruiserweight Title
Won the British Cruiserweight title, cementing his status as a top domestic force.
Defeated Chris Billam-Smith
Scored a significant victory over Chris Billam-Smith to claim the WBO cruiserweight title.
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‘I want a title fight’: Richard Riakporhe looking for opportunity to become world champion
Riakporhe: I’m very serious about doing real damage at heavyweight
BILLAM-SMITH: SKY'S THE LIMIT FOR THE GENTLEMAN!
Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing signs former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith
Riakporhe blasts through TKV to claim British title!
Richard Riakporhe wins British heavyweight title by stopping Jeamie Tshikeva
Fury vs Makhmudov LIVE! Benn, Riakporhe and Clarke on undercard
FURY UNDERCARD: RIAPORHE AND HUNI HUNTING GLORY, NOT JUST PAYCHECKS!
Richard Riakporhe prays for Jeamie TKV ahead of British title fight
Riakporhe vows to be 'terrifying' force in heavyweight division
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