"Torrential rain lashed across north London yesterday and the mood tonight at the Tottenham Hotspur would have been very different if we had to face more of the same. But it's crisp and, so far, mercifully dry. The stadium is about 90% full but a large number of tickets were easily available, and at a marked-down price, earlier today. Thousands of freebies were also dished out this week which indicates that demand for Benn-Eubank Jr II needed a little boost."
"Richard Riakporhe calls himself the Midnight Train but, just before 7pm, the former cruiserweight looked like a hurtling freight train as he obliterated Tommy Welch's unbeaten record. He knocked down Welch heavily three times in round two before the referee waved an end to a mismatch that had been expected to be briefly competitive. Welch had warned Riakporhe that he would send him on the last bus home perhaps the least successful boxing prophecy of 2025."
"This was only Riakphorhe's second fight as a heavyweight but he looked impressive even if the limited Welch had never faced any opponent of note while compiling a 16-0 record. Riakporhe is also a model, a friend of Madonna's and a fighter with a compelling backstory. The Midnight Train is rolling but he needs a proper test from a tough and skilful heavyweight."
Torrential rain lashed north London yesterday, but conditions at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium are crisp and dry tonight. The stadium is about 90% full, with many tickets available earlier at marked-down prices and thousands of freebies distributed this week. Benn and Eubank Jr should make their ringwalks around 10pm. Richard Riakporhe demolished Tommy Welch, knocking him down three times in round two before the referee stopped the fight. Riakporhe has an appealing backstory and looks impressive as a heavyweight but requires a tougher, skilful opponent. Adam Azim dominated Kurt Scoby, winning every round and stopping him late to reach 14-0. The Catterall–Essuman undercard fight is underway.
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