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Chris Billam-Smith and BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom explain how the rematch with Richard Riakporhe could happen next, and it could be for a world title; "We're intertwined in our careers anyway. It's going to happen at some point. So why not for a vacant world title?" Billam-Smith said
Chris Billam-Smith could rematch Richard Riakporhe next and it could be for a world title.
Jai Opetaia, the IBF cruiserweight champion, has not boxed since he beat Mairis Briedis to win the title in July. He suffered a broken jaw in that bout and, reportedly, has recently had treatment on his shoulder.
If he is unable to set a defence of his championship against mandatory challenger Mateusz Masternak in due time, the IBF could make its cruiserweight title vacant.