Best fights of Richard Riakporhe
Over 10 years as a professional, Richard Riakporhe has compiled a 20-1 (16) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Richard Riakporhe KOs Krzysztof GÅowacki
On January 21, 2023 Richard Riakporhe faced Krzysztof GÅowacki in a cruiserweight bout. Riakporhe was 33 years old with a record of 15-0, and GÅowacki was 36 with a record of 32-3. Riakporhe was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and GÅowacki was coming off a win. Riakporhe stopped Krzysztof GÅowacki via TKO in the 4th round.
2. Richard Riakporhe KOs Jeamie Tshikeva
On April 11, 2026 Richard Riakporhe fought Jeamie Tshikeva for the vacant British heavyweight title. Riakporhe was 36 years old with a record of 19-1, and Tshikeva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riakporhe was on a 2-fight winning streak. Riakporhe stopped Jeamie Tshikeva via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Richard Riakporhe KOs Tommy Welch
On November 15, 2025 Richard Riakporhe faced Tommy Welch in a cruiserweight bout. Riakporhe was 35 years old with a record of 18-1, and Welch was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riakporhe was coming off a win. Riakporhe stopped Tommy Welch via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Richard Riakporhe KOs Olanrewaju Durodola
On November 20, 2021 Richard Riakporhe fought Olanrewaju Durodola for the vacant WBC Silver cruiserweight title. Riakporhe was 31 years old with a record of 12-0, and Durodola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riakporhe was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Riakporhe stopped Olanrewaju Durodola via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Richard Riakporhe defeats Jack Massey
On December 19, 2019 Richard Riakporhe fought Jack Massey for the vacant British cruiserweight title. Riakporhe was 29 years old with a record of 10-0, and Massey was 26 with a record of 16-0. Riakporhe was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Massey was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Riakporhe won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Richard Riakporhe KOs Dylan Bregeon
On November 18, 2023 Richard Riakporhe faced Dylan Bregeon in a cruiserweight bout. Riakporhe was 33 years old with a record of 16-0, and Bregeon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riakporhe was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Riakporhe stopped Dylan Bregeon via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Richard Riakporhe KOs Fabio Turchi
On June 11, 2022 Richard Riakporhe faced Fabio Turchi in a cruiserweight bout. Riakporhe was 32 years old with a record of 14-0, and Turchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riakporhe was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Riakporhe stopped Fabio Turchi via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Richard Riakporhe loses to Chris Billam-Smith in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 15, 2024 Richard Riakporhe fought Chris Billam-Smith for the WBO cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Riakporhe was 34 years old with a record of 17-0, and Billam-Smith was 33 with a record of 19-1. Riakporhe was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Billam-Smith was on a 10-fight winning streak. Riakporhe lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Billam-Smith.
9. Richard Riakporhe KOs Tommy McCarthy
On March 2, 2019 Richard Riakporhe defended his WBA InterContinental cruiserweight title against Tommy McCarthy. Riakporhe was 29 years old with a record of 8-0, and McCarthy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riakporhe was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Riakporhe stopped Tommy McCarthy via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Richard Riakporhe stops Kevin Nicolas Espindola
On May 3, 2025 Richard Riakporhe faced Kevin Nicolas Espindola in a cruiserweight bout. Riakporhe was 35 years old with a record of 17-1, and Espindola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riakporhe was coming off a loss. Riakporhe stopped Kevin Nicolas Espindola via retirement in the 4th round.