Boxing Fight: After his next fight, Richard Riakporhe should be in line for a world title shot or a highly anticipated rematch with Chris Billam-Smith of Great Britain.
Next, Krzysztof Glowacki of Poland will face Riakporhe, according to his promoter Ben Shalom.
The new year’s January is probably when that will happen.
Former world cruiserweight champion Glowacki. When he won the vacant WBO title last year, Lawrence Okolie defeated him.
It should pave the way for a thrilling run of cruiserweight competition. Billam-Smith, who suffered his lone career defeat to Riakporhe in a split decision in 2019, will seek retribution.
On December 17 in Bournemouth, Billam-Smith will fight Armend Xhoxhaj. After that, if he wins, he plans to challenge IBF champion Jai Opetaia for a world championship.
Promoter Shalom for BOXXER said, “I think it’s a bout that he’s eyeing for March or April next year.
Both Billam-Smith and Riakporhe are moving up to the international level, but a future rematch may be in the cards for both.
“In my opinion. Both boxers seem prepared, in my opinion. Next year, Billam-Smith and Richard both want to compete in a global championship. They both are likely to compete for world championships in the first few months of 2019. But I think the fans would eagerly anticipate that fight.” Shalom said.
Richard Riakporhe is a different fighter than the one who faced Chris Billam-Smith, and Chris would say that he has also improved as a fighter, but I think because of Richard’s power people would like to see him in 50-50 fights because it is exciting when you have a guy, almost like (Deontay) Wilder, who can end fights whenever he wants.
Billam-Smith vs. Riakporhe in Bournemouth, in my opinion, would be a huge occasion and event.
There are intriguing championship matches that can be made with IBF champion Opetaia and WBA champion Arsen Goulamirian in the mix.
The fact that Lawrence, Richard, Chris, and even (Jack) Massey should eventually reach the point where they are all competing against one another makes the cruiserweight division exciting, according to Shalom.
There are some significant fights there, as well as some world titles that are up for grabs.
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