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"He's an entertaining fighter, my last three fights have been entertaining fights. It's got fireworks written all over it."
In contrast the animosity between Viddal Riley and his opponent on Saturday Anees Taj was instantly apparent.
"I don't think he's my toughest opponent," Riley said, a comment Taj reacted to at once.
"I know you're coming to win," Riley continued. "It's scheduled for eight, it's my first eight-rounder.
"But I don't think I'll do eight on Saturday."
"Of course you won't," Taj interrupted again, "because you'll get stopped within six.
"I know I'm in your head."
Riley gave no indication of doubt though. "My prediction," he insisted, "is that you don't see round four."