Viddal RIley is ready to fight Jake Paul after the YouTuber claimed he would beat the professional fighter.
Riley is making a return to his career after spending some time coaching other fighters, including Paul’s erstwhile rival AnEsonGib in his first bout.
However, before any fight could be made between the pair, Paul has to face off against light heavyweight Tommy Fury, brother of the WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, on December 18.
Paul has claimed that he could beat Riley, and Sky Sports reported that Riley has dismissed the claims.
"This guy says that he believes he can beat me," Riley said.
"As a fighter, and someone that is dedicating their life to the sport, he should feel that he can beat other fighters.
"But it's never come out of his mouth before. I don't think about him like that - I don't want to fight these men. I want to keep my path traditional in the ring.
"But if he says things like that?
"I will fight Jake if it makes sense and if certain stipulations are in place.
"I won't go out of my way to hype it up, to hunt him down and say: 'You've got me next'.
"Honestly I don't care. But I can't let him say that he can beat me. It's too far."
However, Riley acknowledged he would take the opportunity to fight Paul, saying: "Of course I would take it. But I won't chase it.
"I want to do my own thing and have my own career. I am not involved in the [YouTuber boxing] market."