British heavyweight boxing doesn’t get much more compelling than this. On April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the BBBOC British Heavyweight Championship is on the line when defending champion Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva puts the belt up against former cruiserweight contender Richard “The Midnight Train” Riakporhe. It’s a fight full of intrigue — a champion who stunned the heavyweight scene by dethroning Frazer Clarke in December 2025, facing a man who reinvented his career at a new weight class and arrived on the same December card hungry and dangerous. Two paths converge in London. One gets a title; one gets a lesson.
| Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Title | BBBOC British Heavyweight Championship |
| Scheduled Rounds | 12 |
| Broadcast | Netflix (Worldwide) |
Richard Riakporhe (19-1-0, ~15 KOs) is proof that career reinvention in boxing is possible — and sometimes produces something special. The East London-born heavyweight spent years building his name at cruiserweight, reaching the heights of a WBC world title challenge against Chris Billam-Smith — a fight he lost on a 12-round points decision in June 2024. Where many fighters retreat into comfortable lower-level matchups after a title defeat, Riakporhe moved up a division.
The results have been encouraging. His 95 professional rounds, finishing instinct, and aggressive pressure — qualities he honed as a cruiserweight — have translated upward. He stopped Kevin Espindola in four rounds in May 2025, then stopped Tommy Welch inside two rounds in December 2025 on the same night Tshikeva won the British title. He watched what happened. Now he wants it.
Nationality: England | Age: 35 | Stance: Orthodox Height: 6’5” / 196 cm | Reach: 77.2” / 196 cm | Debut: 2016
Recent Form:
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Chris Billam-Smith | UD | 12 |
| Win | Kevin Espindola | TKO | R4 |
| Win | Tommy Welch | TKO | R2 |
Jeamie Tshikeva (9-2-0, ~6 KOs) is perhaps British heavyweight boxing’s most underrated story. The French-born, English-based heavyweight with Congolese heritage surprised the heavyweight landscape by beating Frazer Clarke on a split decision in December 2025 to win the BBBOC British Heavyweight Championship. It wasn’t just a result — it was a statement.
At 6’4” with a 76-inch reach and an orthodox stance, Tshikeva isn’t built as a one-punch destroyer. His game is about movement, volume, and disrupting opponents’ rhythm. The Clarke win showed he can execute a consistent game plan over 12 rounds against a quality opponent — Clarke is a 6’6” Olympic bronze medallist with enormous physical gifts, and TKV found answers to all of it. Now the man who beat Clarke is on the same card as Clarke, with the British belt at stake.
Nationality: England | Age: 32 | Stance: Orthodox Height: 6’4” / 193 cm | Reach: 76” / 193 cm | Debut: 2022
Recent Form:
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | David Adeleye | TKO | R6 |
| Win | Frazer Clarke | SD | 12 |
| Riakporhe | Tshikeva | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 35 | 32 |
| Record | 19-1-0 | 9-2-0 |
| KOs | ~15 (79%) | ~6 (67%) |
| Height | 6’5” / 196 cm | 6’4” / 193 cm |
| Reach | 77.2” / 196 cm | 76” / 193 cm |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Rounds Fought | 95 | 61 |
| Debut | 2016 | 2022 |
The record gap — 19-1 versus 9-2 — is significant, but Riakporhe carries 34 of those 95 rounds from the cruiserweight division, where power is distributed differently. At heavyweight, he’s still accumulating experience. Tshikeva has fewer fights but has now proven himself over 12 championship rounds.
This is a genuinely fascinating matchup. Riakporhe is an active, high-output fighter who seeks to smother opponents and create short-range finishing opportunities. His 79% stoppage rate and 95 rounds of professional experience suggest he has both the punching power and the tactical flexibility to handle different styles.
But Tshikeva’s Clarke performance showed something important: when he commits to his movement-based, volume approach, he can implement it over the full 12 rounds against quality opponents. He doesn’t invite exchanges — he accumulates work, stays uncomfortable to time, and wins rounds on activity and ring generalship.
The key data point: Tshikeva went 12 rounds with Clarke. Riakporhe’s two heavyweight wins under his belt came via TKO in rounds 4 and 2. He hasn’t yet been to the deep water at heavyweight. If Tshikeva can make this a championship-level 12-round contest, his experience at that distance becomes an advantage.
Richard Riakporhe must:
Jeamie Tshikeva must:
Riakporhe’s experience, finishing instinct, and motivation make him a genuine danger. But Tshikeva has shown over 12 rounds that he can impose his style on quality opposition — and he has the home advantage and champion’s edge. This is close enough to warrant respect for either outcome.
Our pick: Jeamie Tshikeva by MD 12 rounds — the champion’s proven 12-round ability and intelligent boxing just about sees him through.
| Country | Broadcaster | UK Time | US Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Netflix | ~7:00 PM BST | — |
| United States | Netflix | — | ~2:00 PM ET |
| Worldwide | Netflix | varies | varies |
Riakporhe vs Tshikeva is expected in the ring around 7:00–7:30 PM BST / 2:00–2:30 PM ET on Saturday, April 11.
Also on the card: Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov main event preview, Conor Benn vs Regis Prograis preview, and Frazer Clarke vs Justis Huni preview.
What title is on the line in Riakporhe vs Tshikeva? The BBBOC British Heavyweight Championship is on the line. Tshikeva won the belt in December 2025 by defeating Frazer Clarke on a split decision.
When is Riakporhe vs Tshikeva? April 11, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on the undercard of Fury vs Makhmudov.
How to watch Riakporhe vs Tshikeva? Live on Netflix worldwide as part of the Fury vs Makhmudov event — included with any standard Netflix subscription.
Who is Jeamie Tshikeva? Tshikeva (9-2) is the current BBBOC British Heavyweight Champion, known by his ring name “TKV.” He won the British title in December 2025 by defeating Frazer Clarke on a split decision. He has been professional since 2022.
Who is Richard Riakporhe? Riakporhe (19-1) is a former cruiserweight contender who challenged for the WBC cruiserweight world title against Chris Billam-Smith in June 2024. He has since transitioned to the Heavyweight division, where he has won two fights by stoppage.
Has Riakporhe fought at Heavyweight before? Yes — Riakporhe has had two confirmed Heavyweight bouts since moving up, stopping Kevin Espindola (TKO R4) and Tommy Welch (TKO R2). The Tshikeva fight is his first at Heavyweight with a title on the line.
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