THE RESULT: Zhilei Zhang landed two thudding right hands on Deontay Wilder, eliminating the former WBC champion in round five. This was the final contest of the Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 bill in Riyadh. The first right hook badly stunned Wilder. The second nearly turned his lights out. To his credit, the formerly feared finisher …
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HALFWAY through writing a piece in which Andy Lee discussed Tyson Fury’s renewed focus, I became distracted by news that John Fury, Tyson’s dad, had used his head – or not, as the case may be – on a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s entourage, just because, well, it was Monday. As I pondered, two thoughts …
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Willy Hutchinson’s remarkable breakthrough on Saturday night could potentially lead him to confront a fellow compatriot with significantly higher stakes. Many observers were captivated by the 25-year-old Scot’s dominant and unanimous decision victory over the highly experienced Craig Richards, as he made a strong impression on the global stage. After securing the initial point for …
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A potential heavyweight title fight between two British fighters might happen in September, potentially at Wembley Stadium. Anthony Joshua is scheduled to make a comeback at the iconic English football venue, supported by Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season. However, the thrilling Queensberry-Matchroom 5 vs. 5 event in Riyadh last night, where Frank Warren’s team emerged …
Read more “Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois now in the works for Wembley Stadium in September”
THE RESULT: Jack Catterall defeated Josh Taylor by a unanimous 12-round decision in the First Direct Arena, Leeds. Judges Kieran McCann and Mark Bates scored it 117-111 in favour of the Chorley man, while Lee Every had it slightly closer at 116-113. Kevin Parker refereed. KEY MOMENTS: A second-round head clash could’ve been pivotal, but …
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THE RESULT: Christian Mbilli blasted away Oldham’s Mark Heffron in round one of their 10-rounder at the Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan. The Montreal-based French-Cameroonian landed a left hook to the body that took every ounce of fight from Heffron, who was counted out by Michael Griffin after 40 seconds of the first round. Mbilli …
Jack Catterall’s night has been marred by the ringside judges not once, but twice, although each time in a distinct manner. In their initial attempt, they managed to portray him as a loser in a fight he undeniably emerged victorious, while last night in Leeds (May 25), they swung to the opposite extreme by having …
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After his victory over Josh Taylor last night, JACK CATTERALL openly expressed his overwhelming relief. He has now shifted his focus towards future endeavors, particularly aiming to compete for a world title. In Leeds, 27 months after his controversial split decision loss to Taylor in Scotland, the 30-year-old emerged victorious by unanimous decision over the …
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Anthony Joshua will closely monitor the Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5 v 5 event in Saudi Arabia this Saturday night. Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn, two formidable forces in promotional boxing, will clash at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, vying for the prestigious title of UK supremacy. The thrilling event will feature a series …
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What TV channel is the Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5 v 5 on? On Saturday, June 1, the card will be broadcasted live globally on DAZN’s pay-per-view platform. Where is it being held? The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will be the venue for the event. What time does it start? The starting time for …
