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Richard Riakporhe could fight "Makabu, Briedis, Goulamirian, he'll take them all" says Ben Shalom

Alexander Netherton
Richard Riakporhe could fight "Makabu, Briedis, Goulamirian, he'll take them all" says Ben ShalomDAZN

Richard Riakporhe is ready to face world champions Ilunga Makabu, Mairis Briedis and Arsen Goulamirian, according to Ben Shalom.

The 32-year-old Briton defeated Italian fighter Fabio Turchi on Saturday night at Wembley Arena in their IBF eliminator, but that win does not guarantee him mandatory status.

Riakporhe now has an unbeaten 15-0 record and appears keen on fighting for a world title sooner rather than later. Shalom, his promoter, wants the same.

"He's an incredible specimen, that was his left hand, imagine when his right hand connects," he told Sky Sports . "I genuinely believe nobody wants to get in the ring with Richard Riakporhe, ask anybody who has sparred with him.

"I was asked recently, 'who is the biggest puncher you've ever seen?' and I said Richard Riakporhe, people laughed, this guy is the biggest puncher I've seen.

"Next, Makabu, Briedis, Goulamirian, he'll take them all. I know Richard wants (Okolie), more than anything," said Shalom.

"He is a superstar, we want to see him develop in the right way, we want to see him take it up a level. I'm just so happy for him and I hope people put some respect on him.

"I think he can fight for a world title this year, it will come down, if Angel (Fernandez), Robert Garcia and Richard feel like he's ready, for me he can.

"Richard Riakporhe will be a world champion, whether it's the next fight or one after, 100 per cent."