MF Pro says the sport has entered a new age after it launched with the signing of British cruiserweight champion Viddal Riley (13-0). MF Pro is a new promotion which emerges from crossover boxing organization, Misfits Boxing, but is focused on developing a new generation of world champions in the professional ranks. Riley became a free agent this year, and his move to MF Pro has sent a statement through the British boxing community. The 28-year old joins other MF Pro talents such as Amir Anderson, Ashton ‘H2O’ Sylve and J’hon Ingram, who are already familiar to fans of the crossover code, while the brilliant David ‘Dynamite’ Lopez makes his promotional debut at MF Mania in December. But the addition of London’s Riley accelerates MF Pro’s plans to disrupt the professional ranks.
Riley said: “It’s a new time; it’s a new dawn. I’ve worked hard to become the best in country and one of the best in the world. Now it’s time to conquer more challenges. I am very confident working with a group of people who truly believe in my goal and vision - should only lead to success.”
Riley, an international medal-winning amateur, shot to global prominence when he trained the king of crossover boxing, KSI for his early fights with Joe Weller and Logan Paul. Riley launched his pro career in 2018, before becoming British champion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April this year, clinically dethroning Chev Clarke on the undercard of Eubank vs. Benn I.
And Riley, represented by 258 Management who have a proven track record of taking fighters to world championships, has reunited with KSI at MF Pro, with global domination in their sights. Full circle moment,” added KSI. "“The first person to train me. The one man I said to the world would be a champion. The one man who gave me one of the biggest victories of my career. That man is now an MF Pro boxer. Together me and the team are gonna take his career to higher heights. It’s gonna be a fun and crazy journey, and you’re not gonna wanna miss any of it. Welcome home Viddal Riley!”
Amer Abdallah, President of MF Pro, says under the guidance of MF Pro’s elite team, Riley’s career has no ceiling. “What Misfits has accomplished in the crossover boxing space is unprecedented in the sport,” he said. “The launch of MF Pro now clearly distinguishes the crossover world from the professional ranks, allowing both to run in parallel under one unified umbrella. It’s a dynamic the sport has never seen before, and I’m excited to put our vision into motion.”
Abdallah added: “I’ve represented Viddal since the day he turned professional. With the launch of this new promotion, it’s only befitting we sign and guide him on his journey to a world title. The sky is the limit for this young man.”
Kalle Sauerland, who has promoted many champions during his career, said: “This is a serious statement of our intent. Riley is one of the most exciting cruiserweight talents in the world and every promoter on the planet had been chasing his signature. And this man perfectly symbolises the mission at MF Pro, which is to bring through the next generation of champions, doing so on a super-charged platform. You’ve seen us sprinkle in MF Pro fights in our crossover events, but with Viddal on board, we’re now going to put our foot to the floor in the pro ranks – this is only the beginning!”
