Meet Viddal Riley who trained YouTube star KSI for his fight against Logan Paul and was signed by Floyd Mayweather

Meet Viddal Riley who trained YouTube star KSI for his fight against Logan Paul and was signed by Floyd Mayweather

VIDDAL Riley has become a well-known name in the world of boxing.

He has worked with multiple famous faces but has also made a name for himself.

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Who is Viddal Riley?

Viddal Ethan Danso Riley was born on July 7 1997 in Hackney, London.

He is an English professional boxer, rapper and internet personality and is the current English cruiserweight champion.

He first found fame when he trained YouTuber KSI for his exhibition bouts against Logan Paul.

His own skills in the ring got him noticed by Mayweather Promotions, and he is now trained by Floyd’s dad Jeff.

Riley was just six when he took up boxing in one of the many local gyms.

It was his father, Derrick, who introduced his son to the sport, and he showed his skill as he powered through the amateur ranks.

What is Viddal Riley’s boxing record?

In ten years Riley won numerous titles as an amateur, including eight national championships, and a European Junior Silver Medal.

While in 2014, he became a 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympian for Team GB.

His amateur record was 41-8 – with 19 knockouts.

In 2018, Riley went pro after making ends meet by being a personal trainer.

He was signed to Floyd Mayweather’s Mayweather Promotions, with CEO Leonard Ellerbe waxing lyrical about his new discovery’s ability.

“We’re very excited to add this young man to our roster,” Ellerbe said

“He knows he’s in great hands in terms of guiding his career in the right direction, and he has the whole UK supporting him.

Viddal Riley is the whole package across the board and his charisma will take him far. We look forward to what his future holds & we welcome him to Mayweather Promotions’ team with pleasure.”

Riley was equally as excited and said: “Signing to Mayweather Promotions is the biggest mark in my career thus far.

“I am now attached to the biggest name in boxing. I look to make similar history once I reach the heights of my career with the help of Mayweather Promotions and my team.
 
“My future goal in boxing is to become a fighter who can sell out arenas and generate huge PPV numbers like the legend, Floyd Mayweather.

“If you’re not aware of the name yet, it’s Viddal Riley. Expect entertainment in multiple forms and ring IQ beyond my years.”

His professional record is 10-0 with six knockouts.

When is Viddal Riley’s next fight?

It’s thought that Riley doesn’t have his next fight scheduled yet.

However, he certainly isn’t close to retiring from the sport and has plenty of potential opponants lined up.

Fans of the boxer would like to see him to go up against Jake Paul or Tommy Fury next.

Is Viddal Riley married and does he have children?

It’s thought that Riley is currently single.

It is also believed that he does not have any children.

Riley tends to keep his personal life private and mostly dedicates his social media to his boxing content.

What has Jake Paul said about Viddal Riley?

Riley may look familiar to you as you may have seen him under the guise of YouTube sensation KSI‘s trainer.

Viddal became the internet personality’s head coach ahead of his fights against Logan Paul.

Over 40million KSI fans would’ve seen Riley push the YouTuber to the limits of his physical capabilities.

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“From the first time I met him I knew he was something special,” KSI revealed.

“He’s helped me become the beast I am today in boxing. I meant what I said after the Joe Weller fight that Viddal would become a world champion.

“Now that he’s signed with Mayweather Promotions, for me, that accolade is now set in stone. Get ready for Viddal Riley!”

While Logan Paul’s brother Jake thinks he could go up against Riley himself.

Talking about the prospect, Jake said: “For sure that can happen. That would be interesting and he has a name, a profile and that’s something that excites me for sure.

“As I go down this path I’m going to continue to challenge myself and grow and grow and grow and some of those names start popping into the equation.”

 

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