Richard Riakporhe has shut down rumours that he is dating Madonna (Image: GETTY) Richard Riakporhe has poured cold water on rumours that he is dating Madonna after it was reported that he was 'growing close' with the pop icon. The pair were recently pictured together on a night out just days after Madonna was said to have broken up with boxer boyfriend Josh Popper. Last month, it was reported by The Sun that Riakporhe had grown close with Madonna after meeting the 65-year-old while modelling for Burberry.
Madonna previously took to Instagram to post an image of her straddling Riakporhe alongside the caption: "I had to sit somewhere." Rumours have swirled about the pair being in a relationship over the last few weeks but Riakporhe was quick to shut down the speculation in an interview with Express Sport. He said: "Me and Madonna are just friends.
We linked up in the fashion world and the rest is history, pretty much." Related articles Anthony Joshua's net worth seven years after making billionaire claim KSI names next opponents as YouTuber plans to fight two men at once Riakporhe met Madonna in the fashion world and the pair are good friends (Image: GETTY) Riakporhe is an undefeated boxer, having won all 17 of his professional fights to date. He was raised in south London and nearly died at the age of 15 when he was stabbed in the chest by a robber attempting to steal his mobile phone.
On Saturday, the 34-year-old will fight for the WBO cruiserweight title when he faces Chris .
