In the coordinate plane, consider a circle defined by the equation:
$$ (x - 1)^2 + (y + 2)^2 = 25 $$
This circle has a center at point A (1, -2) and a radius of 5 units.
Two points, B and C, are located outside the circle such that B is at (7, 3) and C is at (-1, 2).
Which of the following statements is true regarding the distance between point B and the nearest point on the circumference of the circle?