With a busy week behind him Richard Riakporhe is ready for his 7th Fight at the O2 Arena. After public training on Wednesday followed by the press conference on Thursday, the rising cruiserweight went on to Sky Sports News on Thursday evening to talk about [with presenter Jim White about his sparring partner and mentor Dilian Whyte], his self-imposed boot camp trip to Cuba to perfect his craft, and his signature finishing moves.
On Friday the 6’5 Riakporhe weighed-in at Spitalfield Market for his face-off against Elvis Dube on the undercard on the much anticipated Whyte vs Parker fight night this Saturday, the 28th of July 2018 at the O2 Arena. The boxer has been preparing for his fight in Cuba and demonstrated that he is in pristine fighting shape.
Boxing correspondent and bestselling author Paul Zanon speaks on the cruiserweight and the upcoming fight:
“Richard Riakporhe is a feared man in the cruiserweight division. The mild-mannered, polite and endearing Londoner transforms into a demolition expert once he steps through the ropes. His fight against Dube is all part of the necessary early journey mechanics needed to move up the rankings, but Dube is a very resistant journeyman, very capable of skiving and surviving for the duration of the contest. If Riakporhe stops Dube, he’ll make a big statement.
The fight we all need to see is Riakporhe against Okolie.The sooner the better please. I’d see Riakporhe coming out victorious.”
The card has been put together by the Eddie Herne run company Matchroom Boxing and will be broadcast on Sky Box Office
Purchasing the fight will allow you to watch the entire undercard, which is set to be a very entertaining – £19.95 gives you full view however you choose to watch it; on TV or online.
Existing Sky customers will be able to buy the fight on their remote by going to channel 491, pressing Box Office, selecting Sports and Events and using the arrow buttons to highlight the event.
You can also buy the fight over the phone for a £2 booking fee, after midnight on Friday, July 27 you will pay £24.95.
Whyte vs Parker live stream
For non-Sky subscribers, the fight can be bought and watched online.
Simply visit the Sky Sports Box Office website and pay for the fight, to be streamed online on a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile.
