Viddal Riley vs. Seydi Coupe press conference quotes and fight prediction
Viddal Riley (14-0, 7 KOs) will soon defend his European cruiserweight title against Seydi Coupe (14-0, 9 KOs).
Their bout headlines a MF Pro card at the Wembley Arena in London, England. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN.
Both men spoke at a press conference ahead of their Nov. 14 contest. Below is some of what they had to say.
Viddal Riley vs. Seydi Coupe press conference quotes
Viddal Riley
“Happy to be in this position,” said Riley. “Grateful to be in this position, but there’s no better way to show it than with a showstopping performance and that’s what we’re going for Saturday night. This hasn’t been given. We’ve had to tick a lot of boxes to get here…Big performance pending on Saturday night.”
“It is the right way,” he said about first becoming English champion, then British champion, and now reigning as a European champion. “It is the right way. It’s the traditional way. It’s the right way. It’s the way that you don’t get found out as you go up in the game and that’s what Seydi is going to be the victim of Saturday night. He skip some things. Skip certain opponents. Skip certain levels. I haven’t done that and that will show in the fight.”
Seydi Coupe
“I feel good,” said Coupe. “I’m very thankful to be here. Big event with a good opponent, so I’m happy to be here.”
“Definitely, he’s a good fighter. For me, [he’s] not the best, but one of the best, definitely.”
The Big Fight Weekend verdict
Prediction courtesy of Ricky Carroll: Riley is an exceptional boxer. He possesses slick footwork and picks his spots so well. He utilises his jab impressively and works well off that. Riley’s so disciplined when he fights, giving very few opportunities to his opponents.
Coupe is a largely unknown opponent, which makes him dangerous. When you watch him, it’s clear he carries power. He works well off his jab, and when he has his opponent in trouble, he seizes those opportunities. He has good hand speed, but can he trouble someone as slick as Riley?
We are backing Riley to retain his European title by decision, and move closer to that deserved world title shot.
Full press conference
For the press conference in its entirety, click here or the play button below. Video courtesy of MF Pro.
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S Saadeq Ahmed
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