Richard Riakporhe: From near-death to boxing star

At 15 years old Richard Riakporhe was stabbed and nearly died.

He now teaches kids around the UK about the dangers of knife crime.

He's also one of the UK's best cruiserweights having already held the WBA Inter-Continental, WBC Silver and British title. He says that boxing helped change his life. He told us his story from being on the streets of south-east London to becoming a boxing champion.

Video journalist: Ameer Ahmed

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