ormer WBC cruiserweight world champion Bellew believes this opportunity has come too early in Riakporhe's career.

"I like Richard and he’s coming on nicely but this may be a step too far too soon!" Bellew said on Twitter.

"Opetaia is a very good fighter who can do a lot of things well!

"I’d of [sic] targeted another champion and maybe caught this one in another 12 months? Really brave decision from Richard."

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