Viddal Riley: KSI, Mayweather & Millions! Why He Left It All To Pursue Boxing Dream.
Viddal Riley: From YouTube Corner to British Champion | First Round TV
Most people know Viddal Riley as KSI’s boxing coach. But what they’ve missed is the fighter behind the trainer — an 8-time national champion who walked away from fame to chase real legacy in the sport.
In this episode, Viddal joins Darren Barker to talk about:
- Coaching KSI, Bezinga & the Sidemen
- His childhood in the gym under his father’s watch
- Losing twice and being told: “Quit, or go pro”
- Signing with Floyd Mayweather Promotions and fighting in Vegas
- Why he had zero nerves before the biggest fight of his life
- What the British title means — and who he wants next
This isn’t a YouTuber story. This is a fighter’s journey — raw, grounded, and focused on greatness.
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Transcript
0:00 – 2:00 | 🎬 Trailer Montage
2:00 – 4:00 | Who is Vidal Riley?
4:00 – 6:00 | Born to be a star
6:00 – 8:00 | Repton roots & school memories
–:10:00 – 13:00 | Believing in himself
–:15:00 – 18:00 | Coming back at 18
–:22:00 – 26:00 | Turning pro: Vegas moment
–:30:00 – 33:00 | Choosing to box, not coach
–:36:00 – 38:00 | Winning the English title
–:43:00 – 46:00 | Target on his back: Alloys Jr callout
–:49:00 – 51:00 | No distractions—Even for Jake Paul
–:53:00 – 56:00 | Heavyweight hot takes
–:57:00 – 59:00 | Mount Rushmore & dream fights
–:1:01:00 – 1:03:00 | YouTube, content & Brew Wills podcast
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