British professional boxer, YouTuber, rapper, and internet personality Viddal Riley, widely recognised as the former boxing trainer of YouTube personality KSI has alleged that Floyd Mayweather is in negotiations to fight YouTube influencer, Logan Paul.
Riley is the only British boxer signed to Mayweather Promotions, and is trained by Floyd’s uncle Jeff and acted as the trainer for KSI, who beat Paul in YouTuber boxing’s biggest moment last year.
“Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather? How is this is a thing? I don’t understand,” Riley says.
“Both guys are in talks. It is not confirmed yet.
“Remember, I get the inside scoop. I hang around the family. It is not confirmed yet but it is in talks.”
Mayweather retired in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record as an all-time boxing great and is currently a 43-year old man.
Paul lost his only professional boxing match to fellow YouTuber KSI, who Riley insists deserves the opportunity to face Mayweather instead.
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Riley says: “Floyd is fighting the loser of the situation,”
“I like Logan but he did lose – he had a draw then lost. But he is still generating this attention.
“What has happened to the winner, the golden child? Where is the real money fight? That is KSI.
“Where would the most money be secured? It’s not with Logan because he is a B-side. Where is the money? It’s with KSI. He was the winner.
“The fight people want to see is Jake Paul vs KSI. Nobody mentions Logan Paul.”
Riley also mentioned how Paul’s size advantage could make for an intriguing fight against Mayweather.
He says: “5ft 8ins to 6ft 2ins. This is where people become interested in the event – because of the size difference, completely disregarding boxing IQ and ability.
“Jeff Mayweather has told me (that) ‘there is nothing to worry about’.
“He’s seen Floyd spar people a lot bigger and heavier than himself.
“Diego Corrales was 6ft 2’ns and Floyd demolished him. The weight will be a factor but you can’t hit what you can’t see.”
But Riley admitted about the prospect of Mayweather fighting a YouTuber: “I think it’s gone too far. I don’t think it should be happening.”
