DEONTAY WILDER is making his big ring return in a heavyweight clash against Zhilei Zhang TONIGHT!
The two titans of the squared circle will face off in what should be one of the most entertaining fights of either man’s career as part of the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 super card.
Wilder and Zhang are both coming off losses to Joseph Parker, who beat the former in December 2023, before toppling the latter in March.
- Start time: Main event expected 12.15am BST/ 7.15pm ET
- TV channels: DAZN PPV/ TNT Sports Box Office
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Hrgovic vs Dubois – Round 1
Entertaining first round from both men.
Not seeing much of the Dubois jab at all while Hrgovic has landed some big shots already.
Dubois will have to stay seriously disciplined in there because if he keeps getting caught like that it’ll be an early night.
Hrgovic finding his range with both the jab and the right hand. Solid start for the Croat.
AJ ringside
Anthony Joshua has been ringside all night but he’ll definitely have a special interest in this one.
AJ is likely to fight the winner of this bout for the IBF title, which is likely to be stripped from Oleksandr Usyk as he will rematch Tyson Fury.
Speaking earlier this week, Eddie Hearn revealed the plan for AJ probably involves these two.
Hearn said: “The whole world would love to see that but obviously the priority for AJ is to fight for and win the world heavyweight title.
“There’s a good chance that could be available in September, we’ll have to see.
“But I think AJ’s next opponent will definitely be decided probably in the early hours of Sunday morning after the 5v5.”
Here they come
Daniel Dubois is the first fighter on the way to the ring as we creep into Sunday morning.
Dynamite comes to the ring with a bit of Michael Jackson ‘Bad’ blaring in the background.
Hrgovic goes totally the other way with his entrance music – I’m not up on my Croatian music but it sounds like a Balkan Guns N Roses.
Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic NEXT
Huge heavyweight bout coming up soon, with the IBF interim title on the line.
These big man have been on the periphery of world title contention for a couple of years now – Dubois losing a controversial title fight to Oleksandr Usyk – and the winner of this one will take a huge step towards the top table.
Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev CONFIRMED
Turki Alalshikh heads into the ring and first congratulates Zinad for hanging tough with Bivol, inviting him back to fight in Saudi again for his performance.
His Excellency then gets down to business – announcing that Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev WILL take place on October 12 for all the belts.
Bivol BEATS Zinad by TKO!
Well, the quality really shone through there. Bivol landed a very crisp jab and smelled blood – he immediately pounced on Zinad and quickly pushed up through the gears.
The champ landed a number of thundering shots before the ref jumped in to stop the fight in the corner, securing his fist KO in six years.
A tougher night than expected for Bivol, who will probably appreciate getting in a few rounds against a tough and game opponent.
Bivol leaves with his belts and Zinad will leave with much more respect than he entered with.
Bivol vs Zinad – Round 6
It’s all over – Dmitry Bivol suddenly turns it on and it’s done!
Bivol vs Zinad – Round 5
Zinad is showing a lot of courage in this one and not many thought he’d get this far.
Closer round that one with a couple of good shouts landed by both – probably Bivol gets the edge, though, to make it 5-0.
Bivol vs Zinad – Round 4
An easy 4-0 for Bivol who, again, just takes his time, shows his class and picks and chooses some stinging shots.
A bit of needle after the bell sounds with the two fighters pushing their heads together – not exactly sure what went on there but Zinad is definitely in this, even though the rounds are ticking by.
Bivol vs Zinad – Round 3
The champ keeping extremely patient but as soon as he says a gap he’s exploiting it, firing off three and four-shot salvos that the challenger has no chance to defend.
Another round in the bank for Bivol and Zinad returns to his corner with blood pouring from his nose. Many thought it would be over for him by now.
Bivol vs Zinad – Round 2
Bivol is still in first or second gear here but, to be fair to him, Malik Zinad is trying to work behind the jab and stay patient.
Zinad’s trainer can also be heard having words with some of his assistant’s in the corner – telling them to shut up.
He wants his man to only have one set of instructions.
Bivol vs Zinad – Round 1
Zanid enjoyed a first couple of minutes to the round before Bivol landed an absolute peach of a shot to knock the challenger down.
10-8 round for the champ and that one punch showed there are levels between these two – Zinad has his work cut out.
Bivol vs Zinad
Here we go, both men are on their way to the ring for the fourth of six fights we’ll be watching tonight.
After this one we’ll have Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic and then the main event – Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang.
Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad
The WBA light-heavyweight title is on the line next in Riyadh.
This fight won’t count towards the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 card.
All smiles from Warren
This man can pretty much relax for the rest of the evening knowing he can’t lose.
He has Daniel Dubois and Zhilei Zhang to come later tonight.
Sheeraz BEATS Williams by KO
Double points for captain Sheeraz and double points for the knockout.
It’s 6-0 to Queensberry Promotions.
Matchroom have been absolutely destroyed and with two fights to go they can only draw 6-6.
Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 10
Williams KNOCKED DOWN!
Short right hand on the bell by Hamzah sits Williams down.
Williams was giving it a much better go in the 10th round but he’s far too square and Sheeraz catches him coming in again.
Sheeraz doesn’t want to get too relaxed in there with the final rounds to come. He has his man hurt.
Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 9
Ammo WIlliams is giving it his all in there but he looks like he could get stopped if Hamzah Sheeraz decides to put his foot on the gas.
How many more jabs can Williams take? Sheeraz lands a lovely right hand after a jab and it stumbles Williams.
The volume has come from Williams but as usual the quality has come from Sheeraz.
Credit: Getty Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 8
Sheeraz doing well again in the early exchanges after coming under some early fire from Williams.
Both men now trying to work in close and as they come together, Hamzah lands a lovely left hand which snaps Williams head to the left.
You can’t fault Williams’ will at all, he’s still giving it everything in there.
But Hamzah looks to be a class above. 7-1 Sheeraz.
Credit: Getty Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 7
Sheeraz again with a nice calm round in there, landing jabs at will while Williams looks to have run out of ideas.
His right eye is swelling and Sheeraz’s confidence is only increasing in there.
Williams struggling to land the shots he did in the second round.
It’s getting harder and harder and Matchroom are looking at their third defeat on the spin.
Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 6
Sheeraz really working things out with the jab right now and Williams’ right eye is starting to swell.
Again, a lot of the movement and activity is coming from Williams but Sheeraz is having his way in there.
He’s landing jabs at will and it will soon come to the point where Williams becomes discouraged.
Sheeraz comes forward and lunges to land a one-two but the second shot just grazes the top of Williams’ dipping head. 5-1 Sheeraz.
Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 5
Again Williams starts fast but is caught by a strong left hand by Sheeraz.
Certainly the cleanest shots so far have been landed by Sheeraz but most of the activity is coming from Williams.
Sheeraz’s guard is proving too difficult for Williams to penetrate so far.
Williams tries to land another massive left but Sheeraz is handy in moving away from it.
Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 4
Williams again with some wild exchanges but he gets through with a sold left hand.
Sheeraz looking to keep things tight once again as he tries to stay away from Williams’ winding left hands.
Ammo just struggling to assert himself or gain the respect of Sheeraz, who just walks forward with both of his hands guarding his face.
Williams struggling to get on the inside with any purpose.
Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 3
Williams, wild as anything, comes out and tries to windmill himself into range but Sheeraz dodges most of it.
Sheeraz now picking his shots from range quite well but Williams feinting and giving his opponent plenty to think about.
Hamzah then lands a massive right hand but Ammo takes it well. Really precarious moments in the third round of the fight.
Sheeraz vs Williams – Round 2
Williams quickens his feet up in the second round and lands a big left hand to stumble Sheeraz back towards the ropes.
Williams tries to pounce on his man but Sheeraz holds well and keeps his guard tight.
Remember Matchroom will be desperate for a win here because a Sheeraz KO win puts victory beyond Eddie Hearn’s side.
Williams still the more active man and he’s landing some tasty shots with Sheeraz looking to cover up.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
