Riakpo advises Okoli to move up to heavyweight

Richard Riakpo (16-0, 12 KOs) believes that Lawrence Okoli (19-1, 14 KOs), who lost the WBO cruiserweight title last Saturday Chris Billam-Smith (18-1, 12 KOs), you should think about moving to the royal division. It's no secret that "Sauce" has been having trouble hitting the 200-pound limit for a long time, and cutting weight can have a very negative effect on a boxer's form.

“Even the way he took punches seems suspicious. He did not miss many hits, but he had problems after left hooks. He didn't hold them. I think it's time for him to start boxing at his natural weight and build the necessary protective frame with the help of muscles, ”said Riakpo.

Riakpo, who defeated Billam-Smith in the past, does not hide the fact that he would be glad to fight his compatriot again, this time for the title. However, it is possible that in the next fight the new WBO champion will be forced to give Okoli a rematch.