Richard Riakporhe Extends Knockout Power to WBO Cruiserweight Title Challenge
British Boxer Set to Fight for World Title at Selhurst Park
London's Riakporhe to Face Chris Billam-Smith on Saturday
Richard Riakporhe is set to challenge for the WBO cruiserweight world title on Saturday at Selhurst Park. The 32-year-old Londoner is unbeaten in 17 fights and will face Chris Billam-Smith, who is making the first defense of his title.
Riakporhe has knocked out 12 of his opponents and is considered one of the hardest hitters in the cruiserweight division. He will be looking to add another knockout to his record and become the first British boxer to win a world title in the division since Tony Bellew in 2016.
Billam-Smith is also undefeated in 15 fights and will be looking to make a statement against Riakporhe. The 31-year-old from Bournemouth is a former British and Commonwealth cruiserweight champion and will be confident of causing an upset.
The fight is expected to be a close and competitive contest, and Riakporhe will need to be at his best to overcome Billam-Smith. If he can do so, he will become the WBO cruiserweight world champion and add his name to the list of British boxing greats.
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