Boxing Live: Viddal Riley says he wants to cleanse Anees Taj’s name by defeating him in their rematch on Friday at York Hall.
Riley defeated Taj via stoppage in February due to a cut across the latter’s brow, although neither man was happy with how their fight finished.
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“To be honest, we offered the struggle to others. I’m not one to stay in one spot for long. Once you’ve been vanquished, you’ve been defeated, and I’ll go on. “There are a variety of reasons why people were unable to fight,” Riley explained.
“People are also interested in Anees and me. It was an exciting battle. There are guys that are good fighters, unbeaten fighters, out there. Nobody cares if I declare I’m battling them.
“Anees and I have a history now. There is something to which individuals can relate. When the battle was announced, there were varied reactions, with some asking, ‘Why are you fighting him again’?
“The facts are that you know Anees Taj now because we had that first fight. This is what the professional game is all about: attracting attention and motivating others to watch on television. This fight made sense.
“The fight was made available to others.” I considered other fighters who are closer to where I want to go in terms of championships. But Anees and I work with numbers.
“I also don’t want him to live a life in which he has misgivings about what I can get him. It all comes down to his being thorough. Many people are unwilling to repeat exams. I’d choose someone a level higher if they were available. When that proved difficult, I reasoned, ‘Let’s tick this box right’.
“Anees and I have mutual respect.” Let’s show the public what they want to see. We are entertaining, as evidenced by the views and the audience. That is why we have come.”
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