In a groundbreaking announcement, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), revealed the selected fighters for the historic 5 vs 5 collision between Queensberry and Matchroom. Set to occur on June 1 in Riyadh, this event will accompany the highly anticipated showdown between light heavyweight legends Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol at the Kingdom Arena.
Event Details:
The 5 vs 5 spectacle has generated immense speculation and interest in the boxing world. Presented alongside the Undisputed championship of the world match, this event promises unparalleled entertainment and excitement for fans.
Quotes:
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh:
“The Five vs Five match is one of the standout events on Riyadh’s calendar this year. It will feature 10 exciting fighters from Queensberry and Matchroom. The Riyadh calendar looks forward to hosting more major events and establishing partnerships that promise unprecedented entertainment for the audience.”
Frank Warren (Chairman of Queensberry):
“The night of June 1 will mark a thrilling and spectacular return to Riyadh, where the pride and reputation of two companies will be at stake in the 5 vs 5 concept that neither promoter dares to contemplate losing! Our five selected champions are ready to rule in Riyadh.”
Eddie Hearn (Chairman of Matchroom Sport):
“The best Sport stems from the greatest rivalries. And on June 1, I am confident Matchroom will reign supreme over Queensberry. Losing isn’t an option. With the brilliant Dmitry Bivol challenging for the undisputed light-heavyweight championship, this is without doubt one of the best boxing cards of all-time – and we’ve already seen a few contenders in Riyadh, all thanks to the outstanding vision of His Excellency Turki Alalshikh.”
Fighter Profiles:
- Heavyweight Showdown:
- Queensberry’s Daniel Dubois (20-2, 19 KOs) faces Matchroom’s Filip Hrgovic (17-0, 14 KOs) in a battle to determine the IBF World Heavyweight title contender.
- Chinese giant Zhilei Zhang (26-2-1, 21 KOs) represents Queensberry against former WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (43-3-1, 42 KOs).
- Featherweight Title Fight:
- Queensberry’s Nick Ball (19-0-1, 11 KOs) competes against Matchroom’s Ray Ford (15-0-1, 8 KOs) for the WBA World Featherweight championship.
- Middleweight Clash:
- Queensberry’s Hamzah Sheeraz (19-0, 15 KOs) faces Matchroom’s Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (16-0, 11 KOs) in a Final Eliminator for the WBC World Middleweight title.
- Light Heavyweight Bout:
- Queensberry’s Willy Hutchinson (17-1, 13 KOs) battles Matchroom’s Craig ‘Spider’ Richards (18-3-1, 11 KOs) in an electrifying matchup.
Conclusion:
With the announcement of Beterbiev vs. Bivol and the unveiling of the Queensberry vs. Matchroom ‘5 vs 5’ collision, the boxing world is abuzz with excitement. Don’t miss this historic event on June 1, promising unforgettable fights and intense rivalries!
