RICHARD RIAKPORHE is now closer to a world championship bout after a devastating bodyshot finished Fabio Turchi in just two rounds.
The 32-year-old Londoner defeated by the Italian landed a brutal left-hook on the Italian to win his 15th career victory.
Richard Riakporhe strikes a huge blow at Fabio Turchi and knocks him to the ground
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Tuchi's corner is now in the towel. pic.twitter.com/CgTR6RCugs
was floored by a massive left hook to its body.
Tuchi, 28, had lost just one of his 21 previous fights. He beat the count and his cornerman ran into the ring to end the match.
Victory leaves Riakporhe to challenge Mairis Briedes, Latvian IBF champ.
Riakporhe stated that he felt the need to get some pads after his lightning fast KO.
"It was too much work, but I managed to land a good shot. Now, I feel that I have the reputation.
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A huge Crystal Palace fan from south London, the South Londoner is hoping for a title fight at Selhurst Park. An all-London match with WBO champ Lawrence Okolie would be a great possibility.
Promoter Ben Shalon said that WBC champ Ilunga Mabu could also be a potential opponent.
Riakporhe said, "I feel like I'm the new body snatcher."
"I knew that there were a few spots I wanted to target, but intelligence is key.
FREE BETTING AND SIGN-UP DEALS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGS"My coaches - Robert Garcia and Angel Fernandez – we had a simple plan. Keep it long, but look for opportunities, and punish when you see them.
"I keep telling everybody I am that guy. I'm going to the gym Monday and I'm taking control in September. All these champions run scared. I'm here for the smoke.
"I'm done, I want all of them. They are all mine. "I'm here for everything."
