British cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe says he’s “completely” able for a worldwide identify battle after extending his document to 14-0, with promoter Ben Shalom focused on a conflict with WBA champion Arsen Goulamirian.
Riakporhe floored fellow Londoner Deion Jumah within the fourth spherical sooner than knocking him out within the 8th as his energy advised towards a recreation opponent at Wembley Enviornment on Saturday evening.
Requested via Sky Sports activities whether or not a world-title alternative is in his temporary plans, Riakporhe mentioned: “Completely. That is why I am right here.
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Riakporhe knocked out Jumah within the 8th spherical as he gained their battle at Wembley Enviornment
“I do know what I need and there is not anything that may forestall me. Not anything is preventing the Nighttime Teach.
“I consider in myself. Inform me an opponent and me and my workforce will paintings on what we wish to paintings on.
“Get me in there [with a world champion]. We’re on a undertaking and need to pass puts.”
Shalom: ‘Actual deal’ Riakporhe ‘dismantled’ Jumah
Boxxer CEO Shalom mentioned: “We’re taking a look at Goulamirian subsequent.
“I’m so pleased with [Richard]. After I met him he have been out of the hoop for 12, 18 months with out alternatives. That used to be all he wanted
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Watch highlights from Riakporhe’s win over Jumah on Saturday evening
“That used to be a difficult battle. Honest play to Jumah, we all know what a excellent fighter Deion is and Richard simply dismantled him on account of his energy
“Richard has so a lot more to head. He’s a tender 32-year-old, nonetheless studying. He’s the actual deal and his energy confirmed that.”
Jumah – whose defeat to Riakporhe used to be his first in 15 fights as a qualified – rallied after hitting the canvas within the fourth spherical however his evening ended 4 rounds later after a crunching shot to the intestine.
I need to be an inspiration for somebody who desires to succeed in anything else in lifestyles. Simply put you thoughts to it, keep constant and simply opt for it. That’s how I modified my lifestyles and why I’m right here as of late.
Riakporhe: Do not ever rely me out
Riakporhe mentioned: “Large admire to Deion Jumah. He used to be giving me a large number of issues and I needed to be affected person.
“I conditioned my thoughts and mentally ready that he used to be going to be awkward and slippery.
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Riakporhe put Jumah at the canvas within the fourth spherical sooner than his fellow Londoner rallied
“I had to keep affected person and watch for the chance. It got here and I took it.”
“[Jumah] used to be getting again into rhythm however I were given some superb directions from [trainer] Angel Fernandez and my workforce.
“Folks do not know my historical past however I have been via a lot of events when I used to be in the back of and needed to be able.
“I have at all times were given that [big punch] in me.
“Do not ever rely me out. If odds makers put cash towards me, you’ll lose your entire cash. Do not do it once more!”
