Richard Ryakborough thinks he’s one win away from organising a dream world title battle on the residence of his sweetheart Crystal Palace on the finish of this yr.
The British cruiserweight boosted its unbeaten report to 14-0 (tenth knockout) final month with an eight-round victory over Dion Jumaa at Wembley Enviornment, ending his opponent with a stinging blow to spice up his title hopes.
He’s now wanting ahead to assembly an as-yet-confirmed opponent this summer season in what he feels would be the final springboard in the direction of that chance.
“The plan is to have one other battle in the summertime after which transfer on to the title battle in the direction of the tip of the yr, there are some good choices on the market,” he informed Sky Sports activities.
“Lots of people are exhibiting curiosity now, as a result of they know Sky is the place to be, Sky is the place to place these massive reveals on and broadcast them in every single place.
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Richard Ryakborh scored a knockout within the fourth earlier than ditching Dion Juma’s assault to complete the competitors with a sinister knockout in eighth place.
“There are a number of choices and I feel the followers shall be very completely happy. We have now a gathering scheduled, it needs to be on Sunday, it will likely be with (BOXXER promoter) Ben Shalom and the crew.”
Riakporhe has vowed to “change boxing” by regaining a willingness to battle anybody he says the game has misplaced through the years.
WBA (Tremendous) champion Arsen Goulamirian has emerged as a possible rival for the 32-year-old, with BOXXER promoter Shalom confirming he’s involved with the French facet.
Gulameryan was because of defend his belt in opposition to Alexei Egorov in December final yr, however was pressured to withdraw after testing constructive for Covid-19. He has not fought since December 2019 when he suspended his opponent Konstantin Pignaro within the tenth spherical.
“Certain (somebody could be considering a battle),” stated Ryakborh. “He is somebody I feel I can recover from in a great way, and he appears so we are able to make it occur.”
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Richard Ryakborough talks about his knockout victory over Dion Juma within the British cruiserweight match on Saturday.
Riakporhe has made no secret of his need to stage a world title match at Selhurst Park, with Palace Chief Steve Parrish apparently considering welcoming the occasion into the house of the Premier League membership.
“Latest, early subsequent yr, however we’re ready for the tip of this yr,” Ryakborh stated of his ideally suited time-frame for the title battle. “We wish to make it massive in Selhurst Park, that is the dream.
“Not solely will it imply a lot to me, however to the followers as nicely, I get messages each day of ‘let’s get that massive message in Selhurst Park’, ‘when is that going to occur? It is going to occur quickly, it’s simply endurance.
“I’ve had phrase from Steve (Barrish), he’s eager on this and internet hosting this occasion. It will likely be one thing to recollect.”
Riakporhe lately educated with Anthony Joshua amid preparations for this summer season’s rematch in opposition to Oleksandr Usyk, who stripped the Briton of his WBA, IBF and WBO titles by a unanimous resolution at Tottenham Hotspur final September.
He is anticipating a unique story this time.
“AJ seems to be harmful, he seems to be like a really harmful fighter,” he stated. “I’m very considering seeing this match in opposition to Usyk.
“Lots of people have written to him, however they may see one thing very totally different on the subject of the second recreation.
“If I used to be a betting man, I’d put all my cash in AJ. It would not be what we noticed at Spurs.
“I feel he would be the three-time world heavyweight champion.”
