Richard Ryakborough is a “very fascinating” opponent to WBA champion Arsene Gulamerian, and he is likely to be open to a struggle within the UK, says French man’s promoter Johann Zaoui.
Riakporhe is inside placing distance of a world cruiserweight title struggle after defeating one other undefeated contender Dion Juma by knockout within the eighth spherical final month.
The British contender has a devastating undefeated document of 10 knockouts in 14 victories, however WBA super-champion Golamerian is able to think about taking a struggle in opposition to Riakporhe later this 12 months.
“Sure, it might be a really thrilling struggle,” stated Clamerian promoter Johann Zawi. Sky Sports activities.
“We all know it’s [Riakporhe] Returning after a 12 months or two of inactivity. He has confirmed that he’s able to a world title. Beat Durodola after which Juma.
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Riakporhe scored a knockout within the fourth inning earlier than pummeling Deion Jumah’s assault to complete the competitors with a sinister knockout within the eighth.
“It might be a really thrilling struggle, however in fact the world champion is Arsene.
“Arsene Gulamerian has a compulsory opponent. The struggle will occur earlier than the summer season or not less than this summer season. After that struggle, why not?”
BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom has additionally confirmed that Riakporhe is aiming for a struggle with the Goulamirian.
“We count on Richard to struggle in the summertime after which we count on him to be able to win world titles,” Shalom stated. Sky Sports activities.
“We’re involved with the Gulamerian staff and this seems like a really robust possibility for Richard to say his first world title of the 12 months.”
Arsene Gulamerian defended his title for the final time in 2019
Gulameryan has not defended his WBA title since December 2019, an absence that has been prolonged on account of his optimistic Covid-19 check and penalties imposed on necessary challenger Alexei Egorov.
Zaoui stated: “Egorov is a Russian fighter and there are loads of restrictions in opposition to the Russians. The world title can’t be there, as a result of the IBF is not going to permit a struggle like this there.
“We’re attempting to place the struggle in France, however the restrictions additionally do not permit Russian fighters to return to France. I feel it is the identical within the UK. We’re attempting to prepare a struggle in a rustic the place Egorov can go to struggle. That is the case. It isn’t simple.”
However Golamerian may think about going through Riakporhe on British soil if he retains his title.
“If there’s a huge provide he can settle for,” Zaoui stated.
“Perhaps I can bid for Riakporhe to return, or possibly we will do a joint promotion. In France it might be nice, in London, anyplace.”
