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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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