Tag: Riakporhe
Chris Billam-Smith targets Gilberto Ramirez world title unification after Richard Riakporhe triumph | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith settled his score with Richard Riakporhe, avenging his only previous professional defeat and defending the WBO cruiserweight world title for a second time. It was his second world title fight at a Premier League football stadium against a British rival. Now he has set his sights on a trip overseas and becoming a…
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Chris Billam-Smith plots ‘perfect revenge’ as Richard Riakporhe warns: Nobody can hit like me | Boxing News
Richard Riakporhe’s fighting nickname is ‘The Midnight Train’. Does that make Chris Billam-Smith ‘The Little Engine That Could’? After all, even though Billam-Smith is the world champion going into this fight, he is widely considered the underdog against this challenger. For many he exceeded expectations when becoming a British champion, let alone European and then…
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Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe – who wins? Expert predictions ahead of the WBO cruiserweight world championship clash | Boxing News
Experts and pundits have their say ahead of Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe’s clash for the WBO cruiserweight world title at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park stadium on Saturday. Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe collide in one of the biggest all-British fights of the year on Saturday with fans able to tune in to watch a…
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FREE STREAM: Watch Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe weigh in for cruiserweight world title fight | Boxing News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe weigh-In LIVE! Long-time rivals Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe take to the scales at the weigh-in for their WBO cruiserweight world title fight. The champion Billam-Smith is seeking revenge for his 2019 loss to the Londoner and will put his title on…
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Lawrence Okolie would beat Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe at bridgerweight, says Macaulay McGowan | Boxing News
Over the next two days gym-mates Macaulay McGowan and Jack Massey could both win European championships. Massey takes on Isaac Chamberlain for the cruiserweight title on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, while McGowan boxes Abass Baraou for the super-welterweight belt in Bolton on Friday. He knows Baraou is a daunting opponent. “I expect a really…
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Chris Billam-Smith admits nickname of ‘The Gentleman’ is deceptive as he plans brutal fight with Richard Riakporhe | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith’s nickname of ‘The Gentleman’ is fitting for a family man who holds local charities close to his heart, but the WBO champion has prepared for a “brutal” revenge mission. Billam-Smith has sharpened his skills for a treacherous WBO cruiserweight title defence against Richard Riakporhe in front of the challenger’s home crowd at Selhurst…
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Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe in dressing-room row ahead of world title clash at Selhurst Park | Boxing News
A disagreement over who gets the home dressing room is threatening to boil over behind the scenes as Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe prepare to face off for the WBO cruiserweight world title at Selhurst Park this Saturday. As defending champion, Billam-Smith is keen to exercise his right to the home dressing room, while Crystal…
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Chris Billam-Smith says Richard Riakporhe avoided world title fight against Jai Opetaia | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith has dismissed Richard Riakporhe’s claims the pair enter Saturday’s world title fight as equals, and questioned why his cruiserweight rival did not take on fellow world champion Jai Opetaia. Speaking on The Gloves Are Off, Riakporhe praised the success of Billam-Smith in becoming WBO cruiserweight world champion with last year’s victory over Lawrence…
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Richard Riakporhe ‘can’t wait’ to fight Chris Billam-Smith vs Mateusz Masternak winner | Boxing News
Power-punching cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe is primed to challenge the winner of Sunday’s world title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Mateusz Masternak. After beating Lawrence Okolie to win the championship, Billam-Smith puts the WBO cruiserweight belt on the line against Masternak, live on Sky Sports Arena from 6pm on Sunday. Riakporhe is the No 1 ranked…
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Richard Riakporhe: ‘If I’d had more experience, I would have knocked Chris Billam-Smith out!’ | Boxing News
Richard Riakporhe and Chris Billam-Smith have a past. They could well figure in each other’s futures. Riakporhe defeated Billam-Smith on a close split decision in 2019 and remains an unbeaten cruiserweight contender. Bournemouth’s Billam-Smith went on to become the WBO world champion, a title he will defend against Mateusz Masternak on December 10. Please use…
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