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CBS-Riakporhe 2: June 15 promises jeopardy and much-needed clarity, in rematch for WBO world cruiserweight title

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Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe face off following the Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe launch press conference ahead of their WBO...

A month shy of five full years since their first fight, a competitive clash over ten rounds on Dillian Whyte’s undercard, Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe headline their own show at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park stadium on June 15. Their paths have veered vastly differently since that night in south London, but now they do battle again – one a defending world champion with Stateside ambitions, the other expects to prove he’s been the better man all along.
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Billam-Smith bullish, unpicks Riakporhe’s big weakness before their title rematch

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Chris Billam-Smith looks on Media Workout at Camden Boxing Club on January 31, 2024 in London, England.

No date has yet been set for their heavily-anticipated rematch, but WBO cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith is confident he can avenge defeat against long-time contender and British rival Richard Riakporhe, who inflicted his only career defeat to date via split decision five years ago.
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Riakporhe jaws at Billam-Smith during interview, rematch set for WBO world title

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Richard Riakporhe poses for a photo following victory over Dylan Bregeon in the Cruiserweight Contest fight at The Halls Wolverhampton on November...

Long-standing cruiserweight contender Richard Riakporhe will get his maiden shot at championship gold in a rematch against WBO world champion Chris Billam-Smith, five years after edging a split decision win over ten rounds when both were 9-0 prospects. While a date in April or May is TBC, the 34-year-old was angry during an awkward interview between them in Saturday’s Sky broadcast. Continue reading “Riakporhe jaws at Billam-Smith during interview, rematch set for WBO world title” →

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Clarke earns UD10 win over Wach, after decisive victories for Dubois and Riley

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He started well and endured some messier moments late on, but heavyweight prospect Frazer Clarke improved to 7-0 and banked invaluable experience against former world title challenger Mariusz Wach in BOXXER’s main event from York Hall, after Caroline Dubois proved her world-level credentials at 135lbs while cruiserweight Viddal Riley left no doubt in an anticipated rematch. Continue reading “Clarke earns UD10 win over Wach, after decisive victories for Dubois and Riley” →