Riley vs Coupe preview: Viddal Riley looks to close in on a maiden cruiserweight world title shot when he faces France’s Seydi Coupe at the top of an MF Pro bill in Wembley on Saturday. Check out the Riley vs Coupe prediction below.
Riley defends his European cruiserweight belt for the first time against Coupe at the OVO Arena, live on DAZN.
The undefeated Brit secured the strap he defends on Saturday with a dominant points win over Mateusz Masternak in April.
Notably, the 29-year-old is the number two-ranked contender for the vacant IBF crown. He was expected to face David Nyika. However, former champion, Jai Opetaia’s lawsuit against the IBF has put his shot on ice.
Meanwhile, Coupe heads into the biggest fight of his career, like Riley, unbeaten in 14 bouts.
Despite this record, Coupe, 29, has not competed at anywhere near Riley’s level and this will likely prove pivotal.
Riley vs Coupe prediction: Riley should be too quick and smart for the Frenchman. I expect him to force a stoppage in the mid-to-late rounds.
Barrett battles Gwynne
In the chief support of the Riley vs Coupe preview, Zelfa Barrett meets the relentless Welshman Gavin Gwynne in a must-win lightweight clash.
Barrett remains on the rebuild after losing to Jazza Dickens last February. The Manchester man has registered four straight wins since.
On the other hand, Gwynne took the undefeated record of Khaleel Majid in May.
Prediction: Gwynne’s pressure style should suit Barrett. I expect him to win by decision.
Riley vs Coupe – Remaining Undercard
Elsewhere on the Riley vs Coupe preview, unbeaten super lightweight pair Yaser Al Ghena and Ben Marksby clash for the Commonwealth and WBO European titles.
Prediction: Al Ghena should squeeze out a points win.
Meanwhile, Dan Toward may just edge past Jak Corrie in their rematch at super welterweight. The pair were held to a split decision draw in May.
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Tom Welland can capture the vacant English featherweight title with a points win over Jack Dillingham.
Irish welterweight Kieran Molloy should stop Steve Suppan before the end of their eight-round contest. While, JP O’Meara can see off Mexico’s Jorge Luis Huerta Balleza on points.
Rounding off the Riley vs Coupe preview, Arjon Basi is a likely points winner against Fernando Joaquin Valdez at lightweight.
Also, heavyweight prospect Derrick Osadolor can stop Tomas Podlas.
