Viddal Riley, the English champion, is gearing up for an exciting challenge against Cheavon Clarke for the British cruiserweight title. This highly anticipated match is set to take place on the undercard of the Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn fight, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office on April 26.
Riley’s journey to this title shot has been filled with twists and turns. Initially slated to face Isaac Chamberlain in a fierce London rivalry earlier this year, Riley faced disappointment when Chamberlain had to pull out due to injury. However, fate smiled upon him as he now has the opportunity to compete for the British title at none other than the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, a venue close to his heart as a fan of the football club.
“He’s the British champion… That was the right person to go after.”
Cheavon Clarke, a skilled GB Olympian, claimed the British cruiserweight title with an impressive knockout victory over Ellis Zorro last year. Despite a setback in his European title fight against Leonardo Mosquea in Monaco where he suffered a split decision loss, Clarke remains a formidable opponent in the ring.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Riley expressed his respect for Clarke’s accomplishments and recognized the tough challenge ahead. “He’s managed to keep his standing as British champion… This is the natural level up,” Riley acknowledged. While acknowledging Clarke’s danger factor, Riley emphasized that facing formidable opponents like Clarke adds excitement and thrill to his boxing journey.
“If it’s not dangerous then it’s not fun… I want the challenge.”
Despite recognizing Clarke’s strengths and experience in various fighting styles both professionally and as an amateur, Riley exudes confidence in his own abilities. “I definitely possess power and skills… I can knock anyone out,” he asserted. Drawing inspiration from past fights where he showcased his knockout prowess, Riley aims to capitalize on any vulnerabilities displayed by Clarke during their upcoming battle.
As both fighters gear up for what promises to be an electrifying showdown for the coveted British cruiserweight title, fans are eagerly anticipating a clash of titans between Viddal Riley and Cheavon Clarke.
Live boxing enthusiasts can mark their calendars for this thrilling event scheduled alongside other exciting matchups including Richard Torrez Jr vs Guido Vianello and Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron 2 among others coming soon on Sky Sports Box Office!
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