Chris Billam-Smith v Richard Riakporhe LIVE RESULTS: Pair locked in TENSE world title fight at Selhurst Park – latest

CBS Riakporhe R5

A third of the way through and Billam-Smith remains an attainable target, so Riakporhe’s resolve will never waver – especially here.

He hits a short right and gets lectured by the official once again before CBS lands a nice uppercut and some bodywork at close range.

Riakporhe deflects wide with a right, and the referee’s warnings become a persistent theme in this stop-start affair.

CBS Riakporhe R4

In the fourth attack, Billam-Smith sticks out his tongue after landing a two-punch combo with Riakporhe against the ropes.

The champion is starting to feel good now, but he can’t allow overconfidence to creep into his work with a heavy-handed challenger ready to respond at a moment’s notice. They negotiate down there.

CBS’ jab is accurate, but Richard’s right hand is a much scarier prospect and that layer of danger will only intensify as they exchange.

CBS Riakporhe R3

By persistently complaining about Riakporhe’s illegal tactics, CBS is giving the referee a decision to make – but will it allow him to momentarily pull the plug at the wrong time? Let’s wait and see.

Riakporhe lands a crowd-pleasing right, but the subsequent work is messy, before he is warned again – this time with a low blow and soon after, leading with the head in the clinch.

Does a bell ring? After all, Lawrence Okolie is ringside.

Billam-Smith lands some sneaky body punches to end another tricky round full of waiting and mounting frustration.

CBS Riakporhe R2

Billam-Smith begins the second round as soon as he finished the first, with some shrewd work on the inside as Riakporhe tries to open up space.

The referee tags both as CBS is unhappy with Riakporhe’s restraint, so the champion absorbs two handcuffs on his right hand as they trade punches in the center ring. A more cautious stanza, this one.

CBS Riakporhe R1

Here we go! A month shy of five years after their first fight, the pair fight again – both have improved since then, but who will prove themselves on the biggest stage here?

Billam-Smith starts out as the aggressor, the referee separates them as Riakporhe finds himself against the ropes – twice – then the challenger lands a stiff right hand that rocks Billam-Smith.

Riakporhe tries to keep his distance with some punches, but is criticized for illegal moves in the clinch as CBS’s dirty boxing comes to an end.

It’s almost time…

Billam-Smith in the ring, national anthem beautifully sung, now comes the introduction of the fighters. Repetition or revenge?