The boxing world is set for an electrifying night as Queensberry Promotions and Matchroom Boxing square off in a highly anticipated 5 vs 5 card. Deontay Wilder headlines the event with his much-awaited return to the ring against Zhilei Zhang, promising a night of intense action and drama.
Queensberry vs Matchroom: A Clash of Titans
This monumental event, organized by Saudi chief Turki Alalshikh, features five standout fighters from each promotion. The card has been meticulously crafted to showcase some of the best talents in the sport, with each bout carrying significant weight.
The Point Scoring System: How It Works
The event employs a unique point scoring system reminiscent of fantasy sports. Team captains hold the key, scoring double points for their victories. Hamzah Sheeraz leads Queensberry, while Deontay Wilder captains Matchroom. Points are awarded as follows:
- Two points for a KO victory.
- One point for a win on the judges’ scorecards.
- Draws earn no points.
The Prize Money: What’s at Stake?
The winning team's promoter will be awarded a substantial $3 million prize, adding an extra layer of intensity to an already high-stakes event.
Full Fight Card Breakdown
The night’s action-packed card includes:
- Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)\n- Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)\n- Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad - (WBA light-heavyweight title)\n- Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) - (WBA featherweight title)\n- Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)\n- Austin "Ammo" Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry)
How to Watch: Don’t Miss a Moment
Fans can catch all the action live on DAZN and TNT Sports in the UK, with the PPV priced at £21.99. DAZN subscribers can also stream the event through the DAZN app or discovery+.
This night promises to be a landmark in boxing history, with both promoters putting aside their rivalry for the good of the sport. As Eddie Hearn aptly put it,
“When you go 12 or 13 years without meeting or talking, you never think it's coming but it's one of the best things we've ever done in all honesty. It was like 'forget the past, we've got to do this for the good of our companies, for the good of our fighters, the sport.'”
Boxing enthusiasts around the globe eagerly await the outcome of this epic showdown. Will Wilder's return mark a triumphant comeback, or will Zhang steal the spotlight? Only tonight will tell.
Editor: Emiliia Morozova
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