Chris Billam-Smith says he will stop Richard Riakporhe inside the distance when he defends his WBO cruiserweight world title at Selhurst Park this Saturday.
For much of the build-up, it has been the knockout exploits of Riakporhe to have featured among the chief talking points, but Billam-Smith has issued his own statement of devastating intent in view of spoiling the party at the home of his opponent's Crystal Palace. 'I see me getting the job done inside the distance 100 per cent,' said Billam-Smith.
'My team have done their job, we've got champion's rights, champion gets home dressing room, it looks nice in there,' he laughed. Billam-Smith has claimed in the lead-up to the fight that Riakporhe's efforts to showcase his boxing skills have detracted from the knockout power that has fuelled his rise to world title contention. 'That's complete nonsense, I think it's a psychological tactic trying to get into my mind,' said Riakporhe. 'I have real power.
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