Viddal Riley vs Seydi Coupe: Records, Result and Tale of the Tape

Verified and updated: November 15, 2026, 1:18 a.m. UTC (London, GMT, UTC+00:00).

Viddal Riley kept his European cruiserweight title with a unanimous-decision victory over Seydi Coupe at OVO Arena Wembley in London on November 14. The judges scored the 12-round fight 116–112, 117–111 and 119–109. Riley’s professional record moved to 15–0, with seven knockouts; Coupe took his first professional loss and stands at 14–1, with nine wins by knockout before the bout.

The result settled a matchup between two previously unbeaten fighters with contrasting physical profiles. Riley entered with the more established British profile and a recent win over experienced former world champion Mateusz Masternak. Coupe arrived as a French contender with a higher pre-fight knockout count and the height advantage. Riley’s points win means the immediate takeaway is a successful title defense; what comes next, including any world-title opportunity, remains to be confirmed.

Destaques

• Riley retained the EBU European cruiserweight title by unanimous decision.
• Officially reported scorecards: 116–112, 117–111 and 119–109.
• Riley is now 15–0 (7 KOs); Coupe is 14–1 (9 KOs).
• Coupe’s pre-fight height advantage was listed at three inches, while some other tale-of-the-tape details were not consistently published.

What was the result of Viddal Riley vs Seydi Coupe?

Riley won by unanimous decision after 12 rounds, retaining the European cruiserweight championship. The three judges’ totals were 116–112, 117–111 and 119–109. Those scores indicate a clear decision overall, although the 116–112 card gave Coupe more rounds than the other two tallies.

The result was reported in FIGHTMAG’s live coverage, which also updated both records after the contest. The fight-night results and scorecards provide the reported outcome. The European Boxing Union’s contest listing identifies the bout as an EBU cruiserweight contest scheduled for November 14 in London, though that listing remains framed as a schedule rather than a post-fight result.

What are Riley and Coupe’s professional records?

Riley entered the fight unbeaten at 14–0, with seven knockouts, and left at 15–0 with the same knockout total. Coupe was also 14–0 before the contest, having recorded nine knockouts. After the decision, his record became 14–1. The distinction matters: both men were unbeaten beforehand, but a knockout percentage alone does not establish who is the stronger boxer or predict how a particular fight will unfold.

Riley’s previous fight was a unanimous-decision win over Poland’s Mateusz Masternak on April 4, 2026, according to the pre-fight reporting. That result gave him experience over 12 rounds against a seasoned opponent and preceded his first defense of the European belt. Coupe’s reported last outing before Wembley was a stoppage of Ervin Dzinic in May. These recent wins offered different kinds of evidence: Riley had gone the distance against a notable opponent, while Coupe had added another stoppage to his record.

How did their tale of the tape compare?

Published pre-fight figures listed both boxers at 29 and orthodox. Riley was listed at 6 feet 1 inch (185 centimeters), while Coupe was listed at 6 feet 4 inches (193 centimeters). That gave Coupe a three-inch height edge on the published comparison. Riley’s reach was listed at 194 centimeters by one fight database, but a comparable Coupe reach measurement was not available there, so a reliable reach advantage cannot be stated.

Records and physical measurements describe the matchup, but they do not show how the rounds were scored or how either boxer adjusted under pressure. The decision is the clearest verified measure of the fight itself. The scorecards also show why reporting all three totals matters: they agree on Riley as the winner while differing on how wide the contest was.

What could the result mean for Riley and Coupe?

For Riley, retaining the European title preserves his standing as champion and adds another win to an unbeaten record. Before this bout, reporting described a potential world-title route as delayed amid uncertainty over the IBF title situation. A next opponent or title date should not be treated as settled until the relevant parties announce it.

For Coupe, the loss ends his unbeaten run, but it came over 12 rounds against the reigning champion. His next step will depend on his team’s plans and available opportunities. Any claim that this defeat ends his prospects would go beyond what the result establishes. The verified facts are the decision, the scorecards and the updated records; future matchmaking remains speculation until confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Riley vs Coupe?

Viddal Riley won by unanimous decision and retained his European cruiserweight title.

What were the judges’ scores?

The scorecards were 116–112, 117–111 and 119–109, all for Riley.

What are their records after the fight?

Riley is 15–0 with seven knockouts; Coupe is 14–1 with nine knockouts.