Boxing
Richard Riakporhe makes demand of Chris Billam-Smith ahead of title fight
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Richard Riakporhe believes Chris Billam-Smith is not giving him sufficient respect.
The two cruiserweights fight next Saturday ( live on Peacock in the US ), and there is a growing rivalry as the tensions mount.
Riakporhe is the only man to beat Billam-Smith, but the latter holds the WBO world title now.
Speaking to Sky Sports , the challenger believes he has given credit to the incumbent, and now wants some back.
"You've done really well and I'll give you your flowers," said Riakporhe.
"You know what, if you want roses, I'll give you that. If you want a white rose, I can give you that too. And I deserve flowers as well.
“So what flowers you going to give me, Chris?
"In some of the interviews that I hear you do, you undermine me.
"I'm challenging for a world title, you're the champion. We're pretty much level."
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