Two unbeaten crusierweights Viddal Riley and Ross McGuigan meet in Manchester
Rising cruiserweight sensation Viddal Riley (6-0, 3KO) will face unbeaten cruiserweight prospect Ross McGuigan (3-0) in his next fight on Saturday, November 12th.
25-year-old Hackney hard-hitting Riley made light work of Jone Volau back in June with a first round stoppage win at Wembley Arena.
And the Londoner returns to the AO Arena in Manchester, where he defeated Willbeforce Shihepo on points, looking to continue his impressive ascent up the rankings.
In his seventh showing, the eight-time national amateur champion and 2014 Youth Olympian for Team GB will face unbeaten Peckham puncher McGuigan, who kicked of his pro career with a first-round knockdown in September 2021, winning his debut 40-35 on points at London's York Hall where he has fought all three fights.
The 36-year-old has defeated Southern Area title contender Ossie Jervier twice, first over six rounds in March this year, then again over eight rounds in September, winning all but one of their shared 14 rounds together.
BOXXER CEO & Founder, Ben Shalom said: “Viddal is a very good boxer, who is still very young and he should be taken very seriously.
“Coming out of Tottenham and training in East London, Viddal understands the importance of honing his craft. Training, sparring, watching, listening and learning the traditional way.
“Undefeated at 6-0, Viddal sets himself goals with each opponent and understands that hard work will push him on for domestic titles in 2023, with an ultimate focus of a world title down the line.”
Since turning professional back in 2018, Riley a 2014 Team GB Youth Olympian has enjoyed a flawless start and built up a huge following across social media.
And he is intent on laying down another marker to the cruiserweight division.
Viddal Riley said: “My mission continues on November 12th in Manchester. Ross McGuigan is undefeated and will do his best to keep it that way, but I know my level and will display it in full come fight night.”
In Ross McGuigan, Riley faces a tough opponent who is keen to make an impression live and exclusively on Sky Sports.
“I’m buzzing to be fighting Viddal Riley,” added London fighter McGuigan.
“I’m really looking forward to showcasing my skills on a massive platform with Sky Sports and BOXXER, where I plan to announce myself to the rest of the cruiserweight division.”
Elsewhere on the November 12 card, Dylan Cheema will be looking to extend his unbeaten record when he fights Jordan Ellison.
Cheema (7-0, 2 KOs) became the BOXXER Series: Lightweight champion back in April when he defeated Rylan Charlton – and the Coventry fighter is expected to have his legion of followers cheering him on in Manchester.
Oldham middleweight Jack Kilgannon will be keen to put on a show for the local fans as he joins the undercard.
And Mancunian welterweight prospect Clark Smith – a Gallagher’s Gym stablemate of Natasha Jonas, who fights Marie-Eve Dicaire for the unified world titles in the main event – will be in action too as he bids to continue his unbeaten start to life in the professional ranks.
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BOXXER ticket holders
Ticket holders for the Sky Sports BOXXER event will be able to access the AO Arena from 16:45pm.
These tickets will also grant free access to the Hatton v Barrera exhibition match, promoted by Europa Combat, which is expected to begin around 10:30pm after the BOXXER main event and show has concluded.
Europa Combat ticket holders:
Tickets for the Hatton v Barrera & Hardy v Sanchez show will also enable free access to the Sky Sports BOXXER event taking place in the AO Arena from 16:45pm to around 10pm on 12th November. The Hatton v Barrera show will take place after the BOXXER event finishes.
