Richard Riakporhe and Olanrewaju Durodola equally threatened to make a planet title struggle in harmful type in advance of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s arrival in their division.
Riakporhe battles Durodola for the WBC ‘silver’ cruiserweight belt on Saturday night’s BOXXER invoice at The SSE Arena, Wembley, reside on Sky Athletics, with the winner lining up a earth title fight.
‘Canelo’ has been granted a combat from Ilunga Makabu, the present-day WBC cruiserweight champion, and Riakporhe is fired up about the Mexican star’s entry to his excess weight class.
“You will find a enormous chance,” explained Riakporhe at the ultimate push conference.
“I know everyone knows what’s likely on in the cruiserweight division right now with the WBC. Canelo is coming to challenge Makabu.
“There is so significantly to enjoy for. It truly is actually intriguing. I am just actually pleased to be right here. I dreamed of this and I are worthy of to be below.”
The British contender discovered how he was contacted by the WBC president, declaring: “We have gained a information from Mauricio Sulaiman just yesterday, telling us you will find major options for you Richard.
“There’s so a great deal to struggle for, suitable now.”
Riakporhe, who has a status as a devastating puncher, predicted: “A win by any indicates vital. I believe that we can get the knockout, but we will see how it goes.
“When an option presents alone, we are going to take it.”
Durodola also has a challenging full of knockouts and has insisted he will revive his globe title ambitions immediately after a stoppage reduction to Makabu.
“Richard is a great fighter, a younger prospect,” mentioned Durodola. “But I know he’s in no way fought any person like me.
“I fought for the world title past year in opposition to Makabu, I missing. This is a great option for me again to get my revenge against Makabu, so this battle implies a ton for me and I know it suggests a ton to him much too.
“Saturday evening is heading to be a pretty remarkable fight, so do not blink, preserve observing.”
Observe Richard Riakporhe vs Olanrewaju Durodola on this Saturday’s BOXXER monthly bill, from 8pm on Sky Sporting activities.