Richard Riakporhe (20-1, 16 KOs) stopped Jeamie Tshikeva (9-3, 5 KOs) in the fifth round to win the British heavyweight title at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The 36-year-old Riakporhe, fighting in the heavyweight division for the third time after moving up from cruiserweight, imposed early control with steady pressure and cleaner punching. Despite giving away size to the 263-lb Tshikeva, Riakporhe managed distance well, picking his shots and building damage through the first four rounds rather than forcing the finish.
Tshikeva tried to close distance and work behind his partner, but he was picked off by straight, cleaner shots. Riakporhe kept the rounds under control, landed first and limited what came back.
The finals came in round five when Riakporhe strung together blows at close range and forced Tshikeva on the defensive until the referee stepped in to stop it. The referee moved in to stop the match, awarding Riakporhe the strike and the belt.
It was a controlled performance that turned into a decisive finish, with Riakporhe showing that his power has moved up to heavyweight as he continues to build in a new division.
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Last updated on 2026/04/11 at 15:50
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