Richard Riakporhe closed in on a world title shot following a vicious body shot to Fabio Turchi in the second round. Leading up to the main event in London, eight fights made up the undercard, so here is a look at who impressed on the undercard.
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Decorated amateur Lauren Price opted to switch to the professional ranks since her Olympic Gold medal in Tokyo 2021. Price had her pro debut on this card, and never really needed to get out of second gear, as she showcased her dazzling handspeed over six rounds to defeat Valdergur Gudstensdottir.
1-0! ????@LLPrice94 def. Valgerdur Gudstensdottir via unanimous decision (60-54)#FightNightLondon | TONIGHT | OVO Arena, Wembley | @SkySportsBoxingpic.twitter.com/bNDEzYWDc8
— BOXXER (@boxxer) June 11, 2022
Zak Chelli took the English super middleweight title away from Germaine Brown with a controlled performance. The fight never really caught fire, but Chelli stretched a lead to get the unanimous decision victory. Chris Kongo got the biggest win of his career, as he survived a cut over the left eye to defeat Sebastian Formella by unaniomus decision to win the WBC Silver International title.
#Boxxer Official Decision:@2SlickChris def. Sebastian Formella via unanimous decision! (97-93,97-94,98-92) #FightNightLondon | TONIGHT | OVO Arena, Wembley | @skysportsboxingpic.twitter.com/TSqFtwaTn5
— BOXXER (@boxxer) June 11, 2022
Ebonie Jones returned to winning ways following a draw last time out, as she defeated the tough Bec Connolly with a shutout points victory. Popular YouTube star turned boxer Viddal Riley impressed with a brutal knockout within 60 seconds of the first round against Jone Volau.
"It is all over in a FLASH!"
Viddal Riley knocks out Jone Volau in under a minute ???? pic.twitter.com/eO5Tf9Ny6y
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) June 11, 2022
Shannon Ryan continued to impress in the pro game as she moved to 2-0 following a shutout points win over Gemma Ruegg. Jeamie TKV found a big shot to get the first knockout of his pro career as he stopped Jake Darnell with a right hand in the first.
Jeamie TKV floors Jake Darnell in the first round ???? pic.twitter.com/jlQvN6LIQ9
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) June 11, 2022
Finally, Jimmy Lee moved to 2-0, as he knocked out Ricky Starkey in three rounds, before going to to make an emotional post fight speech.
"I'm made for this game, and anybody who wants it, can have it!" ????
Jimmy Lee gives an emotional post fight interview following his victory over Ricky Starkey pic.twitter.com/2KHIPTaSjw
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) June 11, 2022