‘I was stabbed at 15 and nearly died but now I'm destined for boxing stardom'
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Riakporhe had a close shave with death which changed his outlook on life.
www.express.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to 2024–2025.
- Richard Riakporhe has publicly discussed the scar on his chest from a stabbing he survived as a teenager, using the experience as motivation and a reminder of the life he left behind on the streets. The scar is widely described as a six-inch chest wound that he says still marks him today.[1][2][3]
- He has repeatedly framed his past hardship as a catalyst for his boxing career, emphasizing that overcoming that trauma helped shape his discipline and focus in pursuit of world-title opportunities.[4][5][1]
- Recent features in 2024–2025 continue to revisit his stabbing narrative as part of his origin story, often tying it to his resilience and community work, but there is no indication of a new, materially different incident or “new scar” that has been reported in those outlets.[3][6]
If you want, I can pull the very latest articles from preferred outlets (e.g., Sky Sports, BBC, Express, Palace FC site) and summarize any new details, ensuring we capture any recent mentions of his scar or related health/boxing updates.