Overview
- Viddal Riley beat Mateusz Masternak by unanimous decision to capture the European cruiserweight belt, with official scores of 119-109, 118-110, and 118-110.
- The fight doubled as an IBF eliminator, which boosts Riley’s path to a world title shot and moves his professional record to 14-0.
- Riley is expected to be elevated into a top IBF ranking and likely to be ordered to face No. 3 Chris Billam-Smith, with formal instructions still pending.
- The IBF title is vacant because Jai Opetaia was stripped after taking an unsanctioned bout against Brandon Glanton at Zuffa Boxing 4.
- Riley, managed by Anthony Joshua’s 258 Management, had Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn watching at ringside, signaling strong backing for negotiations on his next fight.