By Declan Taylor CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH is set to defend his world cruiserweight title against Richard Riakporhe on June 15. Negotiations to stage the highly anticipated rematch between the two Brits have been lengthy and remain ongoing. And, although there is still no decision made on a venue, Boxing News understands that June 15 is currently … Read more
POLAND’s Krzysztof Glowacki, a former WBO belt-holder at cruiserweight, has been banned from competing under a British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) licence for a total of four years after testing positive for boldenone, an anabolic steroid, following a defeat 12 months ago against Richard Riakporhe. The test was carried out after the fight by … Read more
CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH believes the next defence of his WBO Cruiserweight belt will be against former opponent Richard Riakporhe. Both men were on different sides of the ring on Sunday (December 10) evening inside the Bournemouth International Centre. Billam-Smith was defending his title for the first time against veteran Mateusz Masternak while Riakporhe was ringside working … Read more
