Richard Riakporhe names next world champion he wants to fight

Richard Riakporhe wants to fight Lawrence Okolie for his next match-up, in an all-British clash.

WBO cruiserweight champion Okolie is one of the most talented fighters in the division and Riakporhe is aiming for his title. Indeed, he thinks a match-up is well overdue.

"That fight would have happened a long time ago if they were ready but clearly they weren't. My resume now just shows what type of fighter I am. We've run through most of the division," Riakporhe said to Sky Sports.

"I'm confident, comfortable in front of certain fighters no matter how dangerous they are. I believe in myself. I believe in my power. So I'm in that position now, mentally and physically, I'm ready for a challenge. I'm ready for a test."

He continued: "That's one thing I feel I've brought to the game I'm not scared to lose. I'm not scared to take on a challenge and I think that's what boxing's about and we're getting to a point where we're kind of straying away from that old school boxing mentality. Just jump in the ring and fight. It's a fight, may the best man win. Instead a lot of people are trying to protect their record."

Okolie believes that he has the skill to defeat Riakporhe.

"I do know if I do land, my opponent will be in trouble," he explained.

"It's my heart, it's my will. It's the adversities that I had to overcome to get to where I am now. That's what you should be more worried about. Not the punch power. Because you can't train for that.

"I know what I possess and that's why they're not too keen on jumping in the ring with me.

"These guys are not on my level. That's the truth. I will smoke them. Honestly, I'm very serious about that."