Richard Riakporhe rumors, news

Richard Riakporhe news, rumors

  • Intriguing Bout Added to Richard Riakporhe vs. Chris Billam-Smith Undercard
    • Intriguing Bout Added to Richard Riakporhe vs. Chris Billam-Smith Undercard
    The next opponent for rising light heavyweight star Ben Whittaker (7-0, 5 KOs) has been confirmed as Ezra Arenyeka (12-0, 10 KOs). The two undefeated fighters will collide on the Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe undercard at Selhurst Park on June 15 live on Sky Sports. The Nigerian-born fighter previously gatecrashed a Whittaker press conference and has told Sky Sports his opponent “a...2024
  • • BILLAM-SMITH VS RIAKPORHE 🔥 | Launch Press Conference
    ►SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub The launch press conference ahead of Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe. ►TWITTER: https://twitter.com/skysportsboxing ►FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/skysportsboxing ►WEBSITE: http://www.skysports.com/boxing MORE FROM SKY SPORTS ON YOUTUBE: ►SKY SPORTS FOOTBALL: http://bit.ly/SSFootballSub ►SKY SPORTS BOXING: http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub ►SKY SPORTS CRICK...2024
  • New Title Fight Added To Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe Card
    • New Title Fight Added To Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe Card
    Following the announcement that Chris Billam-Smith will defend his world title against Richard Riakporhe, a new title fight has been added to the card. Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe is a battle for the WBO world cruiserweight championship that is set to take place at Selhurst Park, the home of Premier League side Crystal Palace, on […] The post New Title Fight Added To Chris Billam-Smit...2024
  • Cieslak vs Chamberlain joins Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe 2 on June 15
    • Cieslak vs Chamberlain joins Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe 2 on June 15
    Michal Cieslak will be making the second defense of his European cruiserweight title Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe 2 won’t be Selhurst Park’s only solid cruiserweight showdown on June 15th, as Boxxer announced that Isaac Chamberlain will challenge Michal Cieslak Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KO) won both the British and Commonwealth belts last October with a unanimous decision over unbeaten Mika...2024
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  • South London Showdown: European Title Fight Added to June 15 Selhurst Park Card
    • South London Showdown: European Title Fight Added to June 15 Selhurst Park Card
    Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe for the WBO world cruiserweight championship will take place at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park on June 15 and be shown live on Sky Sports. The first intriguing undercard fight has been added to the BOXXER Promotions bill, and it will be Isaac Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KOs) taking on Michal Cieslak (26-2, 20 KOs) for the European cruiserweight championship,...2024
  • • Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe on June 15th at Selhurst Park in London
    Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO World Cruiserweight Title against mandatory challenger Richard Riakporhe on Saturday, ... read more Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe on June 15th at Selhurst Park in London @ Boxing News 24/7...2024

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Richard Riakporhe injury and suspension

  • • Intriguing Bout Added to Richard Riakporhe vs. Chris Billam-Smith Undercard
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  • Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
    • Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
    Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is in at 140 after thrashing Rolly Romero | Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is in at 140 after thrashing Rolly Romero, plus much more! Next update will come Monday, April 22. Ranked fights this period: Heavyweight: (8) Jared Anderson vs Ryad Merhy, Apr. 13 Super Middleweight: (8) Diego Pacheco vs Shawn McCalman, Apr. 6 Super Lig...2024
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  • Billam-Smith and Riakporhe agree to title rematch
    • Billam-Smith and Riakporhe agree to title rematch
    Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images Richard Riakporhe beat Chris Billam-Smith by split decision in 2019 Boxxer’s Ben Shalom tells Sky Sports that WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith and longtime rival Richard Riakporhe have agreed to and signed off on a rematch. The date and location remain up in the air, with Shalom “looking at dates at both Selhurst Park and the Vitality [S]tadi...2024
  • Glowacki suspended four years for failed drug test
    • Glowacki suspended four years for failed drug test
    Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images Krzysztof Glowacki tested positive for boldenone after last January’s knockout loss to Richard Riakporhe Former cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki authored one of my 2023 Knockouts of the Year in his mixed martial arts debut, but the prognosis for his boxing career is much grimmer, as this morning saw UKAD announce a four-year suspension for faili...2024
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  • Opetaia vs Thompson, Scotney vs Griffa official for Sept. 30 at Wembley
    • Opetaia vs Thompson, Scotney vs Griffa official for Sept. 30 at Wembley
    Three different mandatory challengers fell through for Jai Opetaia, two voluntarily and one due to injury After going 0-for-3 in securing a mandatory defense, IBF cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia will go the voluntary route when he meets Jordan Thompson atop a September 30th Matchroom show at Wembley. Opetaia (22-0, 17 KO), out of action since powering through a broken jaw to outlast MAiris Briedis...2023
  • • Opetaia ordered to defend against Riakporhe by IBF
    IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opateia has been ordered to defend his world title against Britain’s Richard Riakporhe. Parties have 90 days to negotiate a deal before purse bids will be called The Australian upset division ruler Mairis Briedis in his home country last July, suffering a fractured jaw in the process. Opateia has not fought […]...2023
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  • • Highlights and results: Okolie wins dull decision over Light to retain WBO title
    Lawrence Okolie beat David Light to retain his WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester | Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images Lawrence Okolie beat David Light to retain his WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester, but it wasn’t pretty. Lawrence Okolie did it again, both in terms of retaining his WBO cruiserweight title and doing so in a fashion that left the live crowd half-asleep a...2023
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    "(2) Chris Billam-Smith vs (3) Richard Riakporhe, TBA Upcoming Fights: (1) Dmitry Bivol vs (2) Artur Beterbiev, June 1 ."

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    "Masson is a 31-year-old Aussie cruiserweight, stepping up a bit on paper with Italy’s Turchi, who is 4-2 in his last six with losses to Tommy McCarthy and Richard Riakporhe, but should be a live dog here."

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Richard Riakporhe trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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  • • IBF orders Opetaia vs Riakporhe after Masternak withdraws
    Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images Mateusz Masternak will reportedly fight Chris Billam-Smith for the WBO title After fighting through a gruesomely broken jaw to take the IBF cruiserweight title from Mairis Briedis last July, Jai Opetaia got the call to face hard-luck veteran Mateusz Masternak in his first mandatory defense. Yesterday, on the eve of a scheduled purse bid, Masternak’s team de...2023
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  • • Richard Riakporhe extends deal with BOXXER on Sky
    Richard Riakporhe has signed a new contract extension with BOXXER and Sky Sports – and has now set his sights on becoming a world champion. Ranked No.2 by the WBO and IBF, whilst rated at No.4 by the WBC, London fighter Riakporhe (16-0, 12 KOs) is on the cusp of greatness with huge fights on… Richard Riakporhe extends deal with BOXXER on Sky The post Richard Riakporhe extends deal...2023
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Richard Riakporhe stats and results

  • • South London Showdown: European Title Fight Added to June 15 Selhurst Park Card
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  • • Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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  • Former World Champion And Usyk Opponent Banned For Four Years After Steroid Ruling
    • Former World Champion And Usyk Opponent Banned For Four Years After Steroid Ruling
    Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki, who lost his WBO cruiserweight world title to Oleksandr Usyk back in 2016, has been banned from the sport of boxing for four years. The 37-year-old was knocked out by the UK’s Richard Riakporhe in January of 2023. A post-fight doping test conducted by the UK Anti-Doping Agency returned a positive result. […] The post Former World Champion And Usyk Opp...2024
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  • ‘I am back’: Richard Riakporhe set to return against Dylan Bregeon, Nov. 18
    • ‘I am back’: Richard Riakporhe set to return against Dylan Bregeon, Nov. 18
    Richard Riakporhe looks to demonstrate his standing against Dylan Bregeon. | Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images Richard Riakporhe will make his second appearance of the year after fighting this past January. Cruiserweight contender Richard Riakporhe is officially scheduled for his next fight as Sky Sports reports that he’ll appear on the Aziz vs Petitjean card on Nov. 18, taking on Dylan...2023
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  • Billam-Smith vs Masternak set for Dec. 10 in Bournemouth
    • Billam-Smith vs Masternak set for Dec. 10 in Bournemouth
    Chris Billam-Smith upset Lawrence Okolie for the WBO cruiserweight title in May WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will look to build off of one of 2023’s biggest upsets when he defends his title against veteran Mateusz Masternak on December 10th in his native Bournemouth. The bout airs on Sky Sports in the UK and, presumably, Peacock in the States; can’t imagine it being among the “sel...2023
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  • • Highlights and results: Okolie wins dull decision over Light to retain WBO title
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  • • South London Showdown: European Title Fight Added to June 15 Selhurst Park Card
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  • • Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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  • Gilberto Ramirez Makes History vs. Arsen Goulamirian – Examining the Future for the WBA Cruiserweight World Champion
    • Gilberto Ramirez Makes History vs. Arsen Goulamirian – Examining the Future for the WBA Cruiserweight World Champion
    On Saturday, March 30, Gilberto Ramirez (46-1, 30 KOs) defeated Arsen Goulamirian (27-1, 19 KOs) by unanimous decision at Hollywood Park in Inglewood live on DAZN. Ramirez bossed proceedings and became the first-ever Mexican cruiserweight titleholder. Following this historic win, attention now turns to what will be the next fight for the WBA cruiserweight world champion. Gilberto Ramirez Next Figh...2024
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  • Rankings: Joseph Parker makes his move, AJ roaring back, and more
    • Rankings: Joseph Parker makes his move, AJ roaring back, and more
    Joseph Parker has made his move at heavyweight | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Joseph Parker has made his move at heavyweight, but how dangerous a contender is he? Next update will come on Monday, April 1. That’s not a funny prank-joke, that’s just the date it will be. Ranked fights this period: Cruiserweight: (8) Arsen Goulamirian vs Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, Mar. 30 Middleweigh...2024
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  • Nakatani, Ford, Tanaka, more: Divisional rankings for March 4
    • Nakatani, Ford, Tanaka, more: Divisional rankings for March 4
    Junto Nakatani is now the top dog at bantamweight | Photo by PHILIP FONG/AFP via Getty Images Junto Nakatani is now the top dog at bantamweight, plus more! The next update will come on Monday, March 11. Generally we might not turn around so quickly with so few fights in a coming week, but there are a couple of big ones at heavyweight that will determine two spots and some positioning in th...2024
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  • ‘I Believe the Winner Will Fight for a World Title’: Ben Shalom Talks Boxxer Stable and More
    • ‘I Believe the Winner Will Fight for a World Title’: Ben Shalom Talks Boxxer Stable and More
    Ben Shalom has enjoyed a rapid rise in the boxing world and recently sat down with Dan Rafael for a Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend interview. During this exclusive interview, Shalom spoke about his journey into boxing and covered a few fighters from the BOXXER stable, including Joshua Buatsi, who will fight Dan Azeez on February 3 in a WBA light heavyweight eliminator. Ben Shalom Talks Journ...2024
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  • Ranking the five biggest fights to be made at cruiserweight
    • Ranking the five biggest fights to be made at cruiserweight
    Jai Opetaia vs Chris Billam-Smith is the biggest fight to be made at cruiserweight | Mark Robinson/Getty Images and Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images It may not be the sexiest division in the world at the moment, but there are still fights to be made. It wasn’t that long ago that the cruiserweight division stole the hearts of the boxing hipsters. A thriving eight-man WBSS tournament...2023
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  • • ‘I am back’: Richard Riakporhe set to return against Dylan Bregeon, Nov. 18
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  • • Highlights and results: Okolie wins dull decision over Light to retain WBO title
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Top Richard Riakporhe news

  • • Boxing streaming and TV schedule for March 29-April 1
    Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin headlines this week’s boxing schedule | Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images Anthony Joshua returns against Jermaine Franklin, Robeisy Ramirez faces Isaac Dogboe, and more. Wednesday, March 29 DAZN and Social Media, 9:00 am ET, Joshua vs Franklin press conference. Thursday, March 30 ESPN+ and Social Media, 2:00 pm ET, Ramirez vs Dogboe press conference...2023
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  • RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!
    • RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!
    Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? Next update will come Monday, May 6, later in the day to give time for Inoue vs Nery (and a stacked undercard) to finish that morning. Ranked fights this period: Super Middleweight: (1) Canelo Alvarez vs (...2024
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  • Former cruiserweight titlist Krzysztof Glowacki takes a break from boxing, mulls MMA run
    • Former cruiserweight titlist Krzysztof Glowacki takes a break from boxing, mulls MMA run
    Former two-time WBO cruiserweight titlist Krzysztof Glowacki has decided to step away from boxing. “I’m not retired completely. I may consider coming back for a fight, if it is a very, very interesting one” Glowacki (32-4, 20 knockouts) told The Ring. “But for now, I’m out of boxing because after [Richard] Riakporhe fight I realized […] The post Former cruiserwe...2023
  • • Highlights and results: Okolie wins dull decision over Light to retain WBO title
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  • • Jai Opetaia-Richard Riakporhe IBF Title Fight Ordered After Masternak Abandons Mandatory Title Challenge
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  • • Jai Opetaia vs. Richard Riakporhe in Talks For August 23 Showdown
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  • • Chris Billiam-Smith-Richard Riakporhe WBO Title Fight Rematch Set; Date, Location TBD
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  • • Richard Riakporhe Pulled From Ordered IBF Title Fight Versus Jai Opetaia, Purse Bid Canceled
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Richard Riakporhe schedule, game

  • • RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!
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  • • Rankings: Joseph Parker makes his move, AJ roaring back, and more
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  • Rankings: Teofimo fails to impress, Buatsi and Yarde size each other up
    • Rankings: Teofimo fails to impress, Buatsi and Yarde size each other up
    Teofimo Lopez won, but didn’t impress against Jamaine Ortiz | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Teofimo Lopez won again, but did he lose ground in the 140 landscape at the same time? The next update will come on Monday, March 4. Ranked fights before the next update: Light Heavyweight: (8) Ali Izmailov vs Britton Norwood, Feb. 20 Lightweight: (6) Andy Cruz vs Brayan Zamarripa, Feb. 24 ...2024
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  • Rankings (Nov. 20): Shakur’s stinker, Navarrete’s draw, new champs, more!
    • Rankings (Nov. 20): Shakur’s stinker, Navarrete’s draw, new champs, more!
    Shakur Stevenson put on an awful fight, but is still a top lightweight | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Shakur Stevenson put on an awful fight, but is still a top lightweight, plus more in this week’s update! Next update comes on Monday, Nov. 27. Ranked fights this week: Super Middleweight: (2) David Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade, Nov. 25 Junior Welterweight: (5) Subriel Matias vs ...2023
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  • • ‘I am back’: Richard Riakporhe set to return against Dylan Bregeon, Nov. 18
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  • • IBF orders Opetaia vs Riakporhe after Masternak withdraws
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  • • Boxing streaming and TV schedule for March 29-April 1
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Richard Riakporhe rumors, scandals

  • • Rankings: Pitbull and Zurdo crash top 10s, Valdez and Estrada look strong, more
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  • • Glowacki suspended four years for failed drug test
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  • • Ranking the five biggest fights to be made at cruiserweight
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