Riakporhe Smith

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  1. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Anyone got any input on this match? On paper, I can’t imagine Riakporhe losing. Odds are juicy at -230 for him to outright win.
     
    vargasfan1985, Jul 17, 2019
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    Why? He’s not very good apart from his punch power, CB will school him
     
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  3. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well I’m guessing on paper that why I’m curious as to what you all think. Smith’s best win was over some bloke ranked 277. Riakporhe’s was against a guy ranked 50.
     
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  4. emallini

    emallini Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Riakporhe was very lucky to beat Sam Hyde. Hyde was winning easy and is clearly the better man.
     
    emallini, Jul 18, 2019
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    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    Riakporhe too big to lose on Saturday night
     
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  6. Twentyman

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    Thought he was awful against Hyde. He has power but not sure he’s got good fundamentals. I’ve heard he’s fighting Glover next if he beats Billiam-Smith.
     
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    I thought Riaphore looked sensational against McCarthy who put up a good fight himself until he got hurt. He stuck to the game plan and demonstrated serious power.

    I cannot see past Riaphore via TKO KO in under 6 rounds in this one.
     
    destruction, Jul 18, 2019
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    Did RR get into boxing late? What's his amateur background like.

    Looking forward to this one, hope Hearn and Sky don't put it on too early in the night.
     
    CutThroatFade, Jul 18, 2019
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  9. anjawnaymiz

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    Riakporhe is quality

    One of my favourites to watch right now
     
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  10. BoxingABC1

    BoxingABC1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Don't think Riakporhe is particularly good really, but he's like Okolie in that i think he'll always find a way to win
     
    BoxingABC1, Jul 18, 2019
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  11. Journey Man

    Journey Man Journeyman always. Full Member

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    Riakporhe will batter him.
     
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  12. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    I think the more experience under the lights Riakporhe gets, the better we'll see of him. I know for his first big televised fight, he was really nervous and tense which reflected in his performance.
     
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    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    These are some of the most mixed reviews I've ever seen on a fighter
     
    PaddyGarcia, Jul 18, 2019
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    A potential pudding now on my radar
     
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  15. Journey Man

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    McCarthy was a great win, he was losing vs Hyde but managed to damage him enough to win.
     
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