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Nigerian-born cruiserweight boxer, Richard Riakporhe has received a strong tip to get a world title shot this year, with WBA champion, Arsen Goulamirian likely to give him a shot at the belt, megasportsarena.com reports.
This much has been disclosed by Goulamirian’s promoter, Yohan Zaoui, who opined that the Riakporhe would be a very interesting” opponent for the champ, whose team could be open to a fight in the UK.
Riakporhe is within touching distance of a world cruiserweight title fight after defeating another unbeaten rival, Deion Jumah with an eighth-round knockout last month.
The Nigerian-born British contender has a destructive unbeaten record, featuring 10 knockouts in his 14 wins.
His next target is Goulamirian and the super champion from France is willing to consider a fight against Riakporhe later this year.
Goulamirian’s promoter, Yohan Zaoui told Sky Sports: “Yes, it can be a very interesting fight.
“We know that he’s [Riakporhe] coming back after one or two years of inactivity.
“He proved that he can get a world title shot. He won against Durodola and then against Jumah.
“It can be a very, very interesting fight, but of course the world champion is Arsen (and he) has a mandatory challenger.
“The fight will happen before the summer or at least this summer. After that fight, why not?”
BOXXER promoter, Ben Shalom also confirmed that Riakporhe is targeting a fight with Goulamirian.
“We expect Richard to fight in the summer, and then we expect him to be ready for world titles,” Shalom told Sky Sports.
“We are in touch with Goulamirian’s team and that looks like a very strong option for Richard to get his first world title shot this year.”
Goulamirian would consider facing Riakporhe on British soil if he retains his title and Zaoui concluded: “If there’s a big offer, he can accept it.
“Maybe I can make an offer for Riakporhe to come, or maybe we can make a co-promotion. In France it can be great, in London, anywhere.”
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