The recent ‘5 vs. 5’ concept in boxing has sparked a new rivalry between Frank Warren/Queensbury fighters and Eddie Hearn/Matchroom warriors. The showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia resulted in a surprise victory for Warren with a clean sweep of five wins. This has ignited the interest of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, who expressed
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After Dillian Whyte pulled out of a fight with Otto Wallin due to injury back in October of 2021, Wallin has been eager to reschedule the bout. Wallin, who is coming off a stoppage loss to Anthony Joshua, sees Whyte as the perfect comeback opponent. With only losses to Fury and AJ on his record,
Daniel Dubois made a statement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a career-best performance against Filip Hrgovic. The 26-year-old heavyweight put on an impressive display, ultimately stopping his opponent in eight bloody rounds to claim the IBF interim heavyweight title. This victory solidified Dubois as a legitimate contender in the division, catching the eye of former
Jared Anderson, the undefeated heavyweight contender, is eyeing a potential fight with Zhilei Zhang in Los Angeles. Despite having the opportunity to face Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller, Anderson is looking for a bigger challenge. Zhang, coming off a fifth-round knockout victory over Deontay Wilder, seems to fit the bill. However, Zhang’s media and sponsorship obligations
After the recent defeat of Deontay Wilder by Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh, retired boxing great Lennox Lewis has publicly stated that he believes Wilder should retire. Lewis expressed concern for Wilder’s health and well-being, suggesting that it would be wise for the former heavyweight champion to hang up his gloves while he still has his
New Zealand heavyweight contender, Joseph Parker, recently analyzed Deontay Wilder’s fight against Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh and pointed out the flaws in Wilder’s strategy. According to Parker, Wilder failed to use movement and mix up his jabs effectively, which ultimately cost him the fight. Instead of displaying agility and a varied jabbing technique, Wilder resorted
The highly anticipated undisputed fight between WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and IBF/WBC/WBO champ Artur Beterbiev was initially scheduled for June 1st. However, due to Beterbiev’s unfortunate ruptured meniscus while training, the fight had to be postponed. The new date for the fight has been set for October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Deontay Wilder’s career took a significant hit as he faced off against Zhilei Zhang. The once feared right hand of Wilder seemed weakened, unable to deliver its former potency, while Zhang’s power left Wilder vulnerable. The fifth-round knockout was a harsh reminder of the cruel and unforgiving nature of the sport
Following his impressive fifth-round knockout victory over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang wasted no time in calling out Anthony Joshua for his next fight. Zhang boldly stated that he would be willing to face Joshua if he didn’t already have an opponent lined up. Despite his confidence, promoter Eddie Hearn did not mention Zhang as a
In an electrifying match at the ‘5 Vs. 5’ card in Saudi Arabia, Zhilei Zhang emerged victorious over Deontay Wilder with a spectacular 5th round knockout. The defining moment came when “Big Bang” delivered a powerful right hand that left Wilder disoriented, attempting to communicate with the referee. Seizing the opportunity, Zhang unleashed a second
In an electrifying match on the ‘5 Vs. 5′ event in Saudi Arabia, Daniel Dubois emerged victorious in a thrilling heavyweight showdown against Hrgovic. The fight was a relentless exchange of punches from the opening bell, showcasing the true grit and determination of both fighters. Dubois and Hrgovic tested each other’s chin with ferocious blows,
The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, scheduled for July 20th, has been postponed due to Tyson’s recent medical emergency. Tyson, who suffered from an ulcer flare-up, has been advised by doctors not to proceed with the fight. This news has disappointed both fighters, as well as fans and experts eagerly awaiting
The highly anticipated fight between heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang is set to headline the Queenberry vs. Matchroom ‘5 vs. 5’ card, which will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET / 7 pm UK time. Fight
In the lead-up to tonight’s fight between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, podcast host Teddy Atlas has expressed concerns about Wilder’s over-reliance on his power. Atlas believes that Wilder’s record-breaking number of knockouts has led him to neglect the development of his technical skills and overall strategy in the ring. According to Atlas, Wilder’s tendency
Promoter Eddie Hearn is confident that Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams has what it takes to secure a surprise knockout victory over Hamzah Sheeraz in their upcoming middleweight clash. Despite Queensberry’s faith in Sheeraz, Hearn believes that Williams, with his 16-0 record and 11 knockouts, can disrupt the status quo in their fight on the ‘5 vs.