Riakporhe Offers Fisher British Title Shot After Pirotton

British heavyweight champion Richard Riakporhe is open to defending his belt against Johnny Fisher if the rising contender gets past Michael Pirotton this weekend at the Copper Box.

Riakporhe, who claimed the British title with a win over Jeamie TKV in April, told Sky Sports that Fisher has earned consideration for a shot at the strap. "Why not give them the opportunity?" he said. "Very respectful, likeable, and he's a big puncher himself as well and a strong guy, like an ox. So it would be good for the fans to see."

Riakporhe Eyes World Title But Sees Value in Fisher Fight

The champion acknowledged his top-10 world ranking and ambitions at the division's summit, but according to Bad Left Hook he believes a domestic clash with Fisher would draw strong ticket sales and local interest. Riakporhe said he plans to watch Fisher's weekend bout and is cheering for the Bosh family fighter to succeed.

Fisher faces Pirotton on Saturday looking to position himself for bigger opportunities in the heavyweight ranks. A win would put him in line for the kind of domestic showcase Riakporhe appears willing to deliver, provided the money and timing align with the champion's world title aspirations.

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• Bad Left Hook — ‘Why not give them the opportunity?’: Richard Riakporhe willing to give Johnny Fisher shot at British title should he get past Michael Pirotton