Riakporhe, a former world‑title challenger at cruiserweight who stepped up to heavyweight last year, said he would welcome Fisher as a future opponent after the Londoner’s upcoming bout, describing the young boxer as “respectful, likeable and a big puncher”.
The fight between Fisher and Michael Pirotton is set for Saturday night at the Copper Box Arena in East London. The event, billed as the “Romford Bull” headline, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, giving the British public a chance to see the 23‑year‑old’s next test.
Riakporhe’s own rise has been rapid. After moving up to heavyweight, he stopped Jeamie TKV in five rounds to capture the British heavyweight title, cementing his status as one of the division’s top ten heavy hitters.
Looking beyond the domestic scene, Riakporhe said his ultimate goal is a world title, naming current champions such as Fabio Wardley, Daniel Dubois, Agit Kabayel and Filip Hrgovic as targets he is “training to compete for”.
Fisher, who has previously spoken about a potential fight with Deontay Wilder, sees the Pirotton clash as a stepping stone, noting he is “two fights away from the big time”. A win would not only keep his momentum but also put him in line for a British title showdown with Riakporhe.
Sky Sports has promoted the event with a free‑to‑air stream on NOW for non‑subscribers, and the network’s app will provide live analysis and video highlights throughout the night.