Krzysztof Glowacki. Picture courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions
On Saturday, former two-time cruiserweight titlist Krzysztof Glowacki will try and breathe new life into his profession when he faces unbeaten Richard Riakporhe on the Manchester Area in Manchester, England.
The 36-year-old Glowacki, who first gained acclaim by annexing the WBO cruiserweight title from Marco Huck with a surprising, come-from-behind Eleventh-round knockout in August 2015, is respectful of Riakporhe’s capacity however feels he can roll again the years and beat the more-favored Brit.
“He’s large, tall, has an enormous attain, he can punch, however in fact we discover some weaknesses in his sport,” Glowacki (32-3, 20 knockouts) advised The Ring by means of Michal Koper. “I don’t need to discuss them; I’ll attempt to exploit them within the ring.
“I nonetheless really feel the fireplace inside me; I nonetheless need to problem myself. My solely concern is my well being. I had lots of accidents throughout my profession. However so long as I’m wholesome, I wanna battle and win.”
Glowacki revealed that he turned down a shot on the vacant European title towards Dylan Bregeon to go in a distinct path.
“After I acquired a suggestion from Riakporhe’s camp, it was no-brainer for me,” he stated. “I needed the larger problem, which clearly was Riakporhe.”
Glowacki misplaced the title to present heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk by unanimous resolution in September 2016. The Polish veteran has been coaching below the watchful eye of coach Andrzej Liczik and is aware of {that a} win would seemingly propel him again into world title fights.
“I do know the division has modified since I used to be a champion, however I wanna take a look at myself towards the younger weapons like Riakporhe,” he stated. “My win may very well be a strong assertion and proof that I’ve nonetheless acquired it.”
Riakporhe knocked out Deion Jumah in eight rounds in March 2022. (Picture by Lawrence Lustig / BOXXER)
His promoter, Andrew Wasilewski of KnockOut Promotions, appreciates the significance of the bout if his fighter is to proceed preventing on the highest stage.
“It’s a form of a crossroads battle for Głowacki,” admitted Wasilewski. “Krzysztof had some nice fights in his profession. He’s a two-time world champion, however he’s 36 now. And along with his boxing fashion, all these ring wars he had, he can’t field ceaselessly. If he desires about one other title battle, he should beat Riakporhe.
“In my view, he’s acquired extra to realize than to lose right here. Younger, hungry and powerful, Riakporhe might be a tough problem, however that is the form of battle Krzysztof needed.”
Riakporhe (15-0, 11 KOs), The Ring’s No. 9-rated cruiserweight, turned skilled in 2016. Since then, the big-punching Englishman confirmed his vaunted energy stopping unbeaten Sam Hyde (TKO 8) and future European champion Tommy McCarthy (TKO 4), he edged out home rival Chris Billam-Smith (SD 10) after which beat Jack Massey (UD 12) to change into the British champion.
After a close to two-year hiatus, he returned on Boxxer with 4 wins in lower than a yr, notably beating Deion Jumah (KO 8) and, most lately, Fabio Turchi (TKO 2).
Eubank Jr.-Smith plus full supporting undercard might be broadcast on DAZN at 2:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT and on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace within the U.Okay. at 7:00 p.m. GMT.
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