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Richard Riakphorhe set for Arsen Goulamirian WBA cruiserweight title fight

Alexander Netherton
Richard Riakphorhe set for Arsen Goulamirian WBA cruiserweight title fightDAZN
The 32-year-old Briton was victorious on Saturday night.

British cruiserweight Richard Riakphorhe hopes for a title fight and WBA champion Arsen Goulamirian is a potential opponent.

Riakporhe fought at Wembley Arena on Saturday night, knocking out Deion Jumah in the eighth round.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the fight, he said of a potential title challenge: "Absolutely. That's why I'm here.

"I know what I want and there's nothing that can stop me. Nothing is stopping the Midnight Train.

"I believe in myself. Tell me an opponent and me and my team will work on what we need to work on.

"Get me in there [with a world champion]. We are on a mission and want to go places."

Riakporhe paid tribute to his beaten opponent, saying: "Big respect to Deion Jumah. He was giving me a lot of problems and I had to be patient.

"I conditioned my mind and mentally prepared that he was going to be awkward and slippery.

"I needed to stay patient and wait for the opportunity. It came and I took it."

"[Jumah] was getting back into rhythm but I got some amazing instructions from [trainer] Angel Fernandez and my team.

"People don't know my history but I've been through numerous occasions when I was behind and had to find a way.

"I've always got that [big punch] in me.

"Don't ever count me out. If odds makers put money against me, you are going to lose all your money. Don't do it again!"

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Riakporhe’s promoter suggested that Armenian-born French fighter Goulamirian could be the next opponent.

Shalom said: "We are looking at Goulamirian next.

"I am so proud of [Richard]. When I met him he had been out of the ring for 12, 18 months without opportunities. That was all he needed

"That was a tough fight. Fair play to Jumah, everyone knows what a good fighter Deion is and Richard just dismantled him because of his power

"Richard has so much more to go. He is a young 32-year-old, still learning. He is the real deal and his power showed that."