Makabu vs Riakporhe

When is Makabu vs Riakporhe?

Ilunga Makabu could fight Richard Riakporhe in Early 2026 the United Kingdom.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Cruiserweight division, which means the weight limit would be 200 pounds (14.3 stone or 90.7 kg).

Makabu vs Riakporhe stats

Ilunga Makabu would step into the ring with a record of 30 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws, 26 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Richard Riakporhe would make his way to the ring with a record of 18 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 14 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Makabu would have a slight advantage in power over Riakporhe, with a 87% knockout percentage compared to Riakporhe's 78%.

Ilunga Makabu is the older man by 2 years, at 37 years old.

Riakporhe has a height advantage of 5 inches over Makabu. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.

Ilunga Makabu fights out of the southpaw stance, while Richard Riakporhe is an orthodox fighter.

Makabu is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 15 more fights, and made his debut in 2008, 8 years and 1 month earlier than Riakporhe, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 78 more professional rounds, totaling 171 compared to Riakporhe's 93.

Ilunga Makabu goes into the fight ranked number 5 by the WBC at cruiserweight.

Richard Riakporhe is currently ranked number 9 by the WBO in the 200lb division.

Makabu vs Riakporhe form

Makabu has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelyan on November 4, 2023, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Casino Miami Jai Alai, Miami, United States.

Prior to that, he had been beaten by Badou Jack on February 26, 2023, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had won against Thabiso Mchunu on January 29, 2022, by split decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Packard Music Hall, Ohio, United States.

Before that, he had beaten Olanrewaju Durodola on December 19, 2020, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo.

He had defeated Michal Cieslak on January 31, 2020, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

Richard Riakporhe has stopped 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Kevin Nicolas Espindola on May 3, 2025, by technical knockout in the 4th round at The Venue Riyadh Season, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had lost to Chris Billam-Smith on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight championship fight at Selhurst Park, London, United Kingdom.

Going into that contest, he had won against Dylan Bregeon on November 18, 2023, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Civic Hall, Wolverhampton.

Before that, he had defeated Krzysztof Glowacki on January 21, 2023, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Manchester Arena, Manchester.

He had beaten Fabio Turchi on June 11, 2022, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Wembley Arena, London.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Richard Riakporhe has been fighting more than Ilunga Makabu.

Ilunga Makabu last fought 2 years, 2 months and 13 days ago, while Richard Riakporhe's last outing was 8 months and 14 days ago.

Makabu's last 5 fights have come over a period of 5 years, 11 months and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 1 year, 2 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 46 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.2 rounds on average.

Riakporhe's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 7 months and 6 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 20 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 24 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.8 rounds on average.

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