Richard Riakporhe scores eighth round stoppage victory over Deion Jumah

Richard Riakporhe took one more step towards a world title opportunity with another stoppage victory over Deion Jumah to add to his growing record.

Headlining once again on Sky Sports, 'The Midnight Train' Richard Riakporhe (14-0 10 KOs) showed just why the Cruiserweight world champions should keep an eye on the Londoner as he defeated Deion Jumah (14-1 7 KOs) with a brutal body shot.

Deion Jumah started the fight well, landing some accurate combinations but nothing to trouble Riakporhe. In to the fourth round and an overhand right from Riakporhe sent Jumah down to the canvas for the first time in his career. Jumah showed his toughness as he managed to rise up from the floor and survive the round.

Jumah's front foot style caused problems for Riakporhe struggling to adapt to fighting on the back foot, giving Jumah varied amounts of success.

In the opening seconds of the eighth round Riakporhe landed a sickening straight right to the body of Jumah sending him to the canvas for the second time in the fight, this time he wouldn't beat the count being in visible pain from the thunderous shot.

"I know what I want and there's nothing that can stop me. Nothing is stopping the Midnight Train." Said Riakporhe.

"I believe in myself. Tell me an opponent and me and my team will work on what we need to work on."

"Get me in there [with a world champion]. We are on a mission and want to go places."

Dan Azeez (16-0 11 KOs) claimed another knockout win as he defeated late replacement Reece Cartwright (23-3 14 KOs) in seven rounds. 

The opening rounds were fairly cagey, a solid lead jab from Azeez helped him control the distance and a clumping overhand right in the closing moments of the first round that unsteadied Cartwright momentarily.

Cartwright countered well throughout the fight however the pressure from Azeez started to pay off as the fight edged towards it finish. Azeez controlled the seventh and could sense the finish with several spiteful flurries. 

In the eighth Azeez unloaded a barrage of vicious punches prompting the ref to step in and signal the end of the contest but somewhat too late.

Adam Azim (4-0 3 KOs) breezed through Conor Marsden (6-2 5 KOs) to continue his 100% record. A strong left jab took Marsden off his feet. Azim pounced on Marsden to finish the fight in 30 seconds.

Harry Scarff (11-2 3 KOs) out boxed and out worked Louis Greene (13-3 7 KOs) to claim the vacant English super welterweight title. All three judges scored the contest in favour of Scarff. 98-93, 100-91, 100-90.

2021 Tokyo Olympian Caroline Dubois (2-0 1 KO) made light work of her opponent Martina Horgasz (5-19 4 KOs) stopping her in the first of six scheduled rounds. Dubois was dominant from the first bell, with clear intent to make secure a statement victory

Jimmy Lee (1-0) showed his class on his professional debut as he knocked down Jose Hernandez (4-41-1 3 KOs) on his way to a 40-35 points decision victory over his opponent. Lee’s superior boxing ability was evident throughout the bout.

Hassan Azim (3-0 2 KOs) remained unbeaten with a clinical stoppage victory in the first round as he stopped Yoncho Markov (4-4 2 KOs). A clean right hand from Azim sent Markov down in the first, Azim pounced and capitalised on his strong start to put Markov down once again forcing the referee to call a halt to the contest.

Ben Davison trained heavyweight Jeamie TKV (1-0) was taken the distance on his professional debut by the Spaniard Alvaro Terrero (5-16-2, 3 KOs) as he won by unanimous shutout, 40-36.

Knockout artist Joe Pigford (18-0 17 KOs) added another stoppage victory to his record with an impressive fourth round win over David Romero (12-15, 5 KOs).

Shannon Ryan (1-0) started her professional career in the perfect fashion with a one sided points decision over Claudia Ferenczi (20-90-8 10 KOs) A commanding jab and powerful right hands helped her secure a 40-36 points decision.