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British cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe sent out a chilling warning to the rest of the division on Saturday night as he brutally stopped Italian Fabio Turchi in just two rounds - swiftly ending the fight with a devastating body shot.
For a fighter who had won 20 of his 21 fights as a professional, suffering one defeat on points - nothing about this bout screamed walkover, but Riakporhe made quick work of the Italian and made a huge statement about his world title hopes.
Riakporhe knew victory here would make him No 2 challenger to feared Latvian cruiserweight Mairis Briedis, holder of the IBF belt, and 'The Midnight Train' is well on his way to reaching his destination on time.
Richard Riakporhe moved closer to a world title shot after stopping Fabio Turchi in two rounds with a devastating body shot
The south London star left the Italian crumpled on the deck after the powerful hook to the ribs
Riakporhe told the belt holders he was 'coming for everything' after the statement win
A route to a world champion is opening up now and edging closer as his promoter Ben Shalom confirmed he is looking to set
