How to watch Richard Riakporhe vs Fabio Turchi
‘The Midnight Train’ faces the ‘Stone Crusher’
BBN have provided viewers with all the details needed to tune in and watch what happens on the next stop for ‘The Midnight Train’ Richard Riakporhe (13-0, 9 KO’s) when he battles former European Union champ Fabio ‘Stone Crusher’ Turchi (14-0, 7 KO’s) on the 162nd day of the year.
Date
The contest takes place on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Venue
OVO Wembley Arena, London.
Rounds scheduled
12 three-minute rounds at cruiserweight (200lbs).
Titles
The contest is an eliminator for the IBF cruiserweight title, currently held by Mairis Briedis.
Ringwalks
Ringwalks can be expected from 10pm.
TV Coverage
Coverage starts live on Sky Sports YouTube and Facebook channels at 5:30pm.
Then move over to Sky Sports Main Event (Sky channel 401) from 7pm-11pm.
Live Stream
You can watch online via the Sky Sports website here: https://www.skysports.com/watch
There is one other way that you can watch if you are not a Sky TV customer, or if you are just out and about on Saturday night by simply finding a suitable pub that is showing the event by visiting pubfinder.sky.com
BBN will be providing LIVE round-by-round results on fight night HERE
Tickets
Tickets for this event are on sale now at BOXXER.com starting from £40.
Undercard Highlights
Germaine Brown (12-0, 3KO) and Zak Chelli (11-1-1, 6KO) will clash for the English super-middleweight title. Both from the south-west part of London, this 168lbs clash will be a fantastic local derby for fight fans. Evenly matched on paper and in the ring, this is a real 50-50 pick 'em fight and a contest that is a must-watch for any British boxing fan.
Background
With Riakporhe coming off a stunning knockout victory over domestic rival Deion Jumah in March and former IBF International Cruiserweight champion Turchi having a 66% stoppage rate in his victories, this fight matches two proven finishers and promises action from the very start as both men look to score the knockout which will move them on to world championship opportunity.
What have they said?
Riakporhe: “My camp to prepare for this fight has done me so much good. I think this is going to be the best performance of my career. I'm going to win a contest of punching power, if that’s what it becomes. I just want to improve in every single way. At the gym we made a pact that we aim to improve every single performance, and we wanna give the fans what they want, they want to see a fight, they want to see knockdowns and knockouts. That’s what we train to do in the gym and that’s why people like to watch Richard Riakporhe.”
Turchi: “I am very happy to have this opportunity. Since I was a kid I always dreamed of fighting at the international level and in an important venue like this. I'm dedicating my body and soul to get into the best shape and have a great match against Riakporhe who I think is an excellent boxer.”
Predictions
Tim Rickson, BBN Editor: “I believe Riakporhe is already a level above Turchi, plus he has fought better opponents too, including Chris Billam-Smith, Jack Massey, and even Deion Jumah in his last fight. I think this could potentially go a few rounds, but I can see Riakporhe winninng this fight by knockout, perhaps from eight onwards.”
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Betting Odds
1/8 Riakporhe
3/1 Turchi
22/1 Draw
Weights
Check back the day before fight night for weigh-in results.
Running Order
Main Event:
Richard Riakporhe vs Fabio Turchi
12×3 IBF Cruiserweight Eliminator Contest
Chief Support:
Germaine Brown vs Zak Chelli
10×3 English Super-middleweight Title
Chris Kongo vs Sebastian Formella
10×3 Welterweight Contest
Viddal Riley vs TBA
6×3 Cruiserweight Contest
Jeamie TKV vs TBA
6×3 Heavyweight Contest
Ebonie Jones vs TBA
6×2 Super-bantamweight Contest
Joe Pigford vs TBA
6×3 Super-welterweight contest
Shannon Ryan vs TBA
4×2 Super-flyweight contest
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