“It was good, we got the job done. Big respect to Tommy Welch. Big heart, solid fighter,” said Riakporhe, having just his second fight at heavyweight. “I’m not here to play around. 2026, I’m coming for you all. I was telling Tommy, you need to slow down and not throw too many bombs early, that’s why I pounced on him straight away. I want everyone. I’m interested in the domestic scene.”