After being brutally stabbed at a party aged just 15, Richard Riakporhe changed his life around and is a rising star on the British Cruiserweight scene, with a title on his record.
In an exclusive interview, Riakporhe provides a gripping insight on his troubled beginnings, the significance of speaking openly on mental health issues and how boxing gave him a purpose.
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Former footballer and boxer Leon McKenzie reveals how boxing helped him to overcome mental health problems