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    Anthony Joshua set for blockbuster fight against Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September after Deontay Wilder blows chance

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has a September showdown with Daniel Dubois pencilled in that should smash Wembley’s record.Tyson Fury maxed the home of football out with 94,000 fans when he knocked Dillian Whyte out under the arches in 2022.Anthony Joshua will be back in action in SeptemberCredit: GettyAJ will throw down with Daniel Dubois in a blockbuster WembleyCredit: GETTYDubois became interim IBF heavyweight champion with a huge stoppage win over Filip HrgovicCredit: GETTYAJ was ringside to see Dubois upset the Croatian clubberCredit: REUTERSSaudi boxing kingmaker Turki Alalshikh wanted to finally make AJ vs Deontay Wilder at the iconic London venue this summer.But the 37-year-old American has now lost back-to-back fights in Riyadh and looks destined for retirement after blowing the fantasy shootout twice in the space of six months.So 26-year-old Dubois, who burst onto the scene with tales of flooring Joshua when they sparred up at Team GB’s Sheffield base when he was just a teenager, has leaped to the front of the queue.That’s after a brave December win over drug cheat Jarrell Miller and a bloody Saturday night stoppage of Filip Hrgovic.READ MORE IN BOXINGSunSport understands Alalshikh will contact the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with a plan to smash the attendance record and mix the all-British boxing spectacular with a music-festival vibe and two children’s play zones.But Dubois – who has bravely battled through demons after surrendering in losses to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk – wants to make it a more X-rated event.“It’s a dream,” he said about the mouthwatering all-London brawl. “Especially after having to come back from defeats and challenging for a world title.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDaniel Dubois knocked out Jarrell Miller last DecemberCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua blitzed former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in MarchCredit: GETTY“I now have a chance to win the damn thing outright and that’s what I want.“I will demolish AJ, from here I can only get even better.Daniel Dubois celebrates with his team after beating Jarrell Miller on Day of Reckoning undercard Joshua, 35, was ringside for the show so would have seen Dubois’ breakout performance and Wilder’s limp swansong.The two-time world champion refused any media requests – apart from a doomed rallying war cry for Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable that was smashed 5-0 in fights and 10-0 on points by Dubois’ Frank Warren squad.So it was left to Dynamite Dubois to ignite the excitement for the Joshua clash, that will pit two 6ft 6in Adonis against each other in a collision of 35st of muscle.“There is no retreat from me anymore,” he said.“Bring Joshua on, I am excited, I am up for it, let’s go.”The victor of Joshua vs Dubois will be in contention to face the winner of Fury’s rematch with Usyk.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair will renew their rivalry for all the heavyweight marbles on December 21.A win for Fury, however, will likely set up a trilogy fight – which will leave the winner of AJ vs Dubois in need of a tune-up fight to keep themselves ticking over. More

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    5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Dubois scores brutal CAREER BEST win over Hrgovic as Warren dominates 10-0 vs Hearn – updates

    DANIEL DUBOIS put in a career BEST performance to score a bloody TKO win over Filip Hrgovic – with the Croatian battered and bruised and seeing the fight waved off by the ring doctor.Frank Warren’s Queensberry dominated and won EVERY fight to take the inaugural event 10-0 over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win, before Dubois’ TKO win.The final fight of the night saw Zhilei Zhang dominat a woeful Deontay Wilder before scoring a fifth-round KO with a brutal right hand – with the American now facing retirement.Toe to toe
    Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic was a bloody mess following his all-action slugfest with Brit Daniel Dubois for the IBF interim world title.
    ‘Triple D’ stopped the Croat in the eighth round to set up a potential Wembley showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year.

    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10-0 Matchroom
    Frank Warren’s team completely demolished Eddie Hearn’s in the early hours in Riyadh.

    Willy Hutchinson UD Craig Richards
    Nick Ball SD Craig Ford
    Hamzah Sheeraz TKO11 Ammo Williams
    Daniel Dubois TKO8 Filip Hrgovic
    Zhilei Zhang KO5 Deontay Wilder

    Copy linkCopiedClinical finish
    Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA and IBO belt with a devastating flurry of punches in the sixth round.
    The Russian’s last stoppage came in March 2018 against Cuban Sullivan Barrera in New York.

    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Beterbiev penned in
    Dmitry Bivol will return to Riyadh for a mouth-watering light-heavyweight undisputed showdown with kingpin Artur Beterbiev on October 12 following a clinical stoppage victory against brave challenger Malik Zinad.
    Bivol, the WBA and IBO champion, was due to face unified WBC, WBO and IBF champion Beterbiev before the latter was forced to withdraw due to injury.
    “We are professional boxers, we have to change tactics at any moment and I had enough time to change my preparations for a different fighter to Beterbiev,” said Bivol.
    Copy linkCopiedGood Morning!
    What a night in Saudi Arabia where Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions dominated Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport to win the inagural 5v5 in a landslide.
    Warren’s boys won all five fights – three of those via stoppage – to leave Hearn licking his wounds.
    Daniel Dubois put himself into world title contention, and a possible fight with Anthony Joshua, while Deontay Wilder is now facing calls to retire after a brutal, poor defeat to Zhilei Zhang.
    We’ll have all the reaction and fallout from a brilliant night of boxing. Full results were:

    Zhilie Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
    Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
    Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
    Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
    Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

    Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang KO Deontay Wilder
    Finally, here’s the ringside report on Zhilei Zhang’s huge win over Deontay Wilder – who is now facing calls to retire.

    Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois TKO Filip Hrgovic
    Here’s Wally’s report of a career-best performance from Daniel Dubois to leave Filip Hrgovic a broken and bloody mess.

    Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz TKO Ammo Williams
    Here’s how our man in Saudi, Wally Downes Jr, saw the brilliant TKO win from Ammo Williams.

    Copy linkCopiedWilder KO
    Here’s another angle of that brutal KO

    Copy linkCopiedWhat’s next?
    Plenty to unpack after the ring as a long night draws to a close in Saudi.
    Turki Alalshikh reveals there will be a big card announced at Wembley at the end of the month, while Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren say they are ready to do another 5v5 event as soon as possible.
    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10 Matchroom 0
    Well, that makes it a whitewash for Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions in the 5v5 against Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport.
    The event ends with a 10-0 score and Warren is the winner of five fights out of fight and a £3MILLION bet with his rival.
    Remember, each win was worth a point but Queensberry earned three bonus points as Zhilei Zhang, Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz scored KO wins.
    Sheeraz also earned another couple of bonus points as he was the Queensberry team captain.
    Full results:

    Zhilei Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
    Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
    Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
    Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
    Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

    Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang BEATS Deontay Wilder by KO
    WOW! That was an absolutely brutal KO by Zhilei Zhang.
    Zhang lands one right on Wilder’s nose and, for some reason, the American turns around to look at the ref.
    As he turns Zhang throws his full force into a nasty right hand that absolutely flattens Wilder.
    The ref gave Wilder a chance to beat the count but, truthfully, he looked like he was happy to have a way out of that one.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 5)
    Finally, Wilder wakes up a bit and throws a couple of wild right hands with some success.
    It didn’t seem to do any damage to his opponent but at least it’s a bit of activity and aggression. Wilder is clearly looking for that perfect knockout but it doesn’t come.
    Then all of a sudden Zhang lands some big shots and the ref waves it off!
    What a win for the Chinese star!
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 4)
    Zhang banks another one. Wilder is just on the backfoot and throwing with zero volume – he’s waiting for that one big right hand.
    He’s barely working the jab, instead pawing at Zhang to try and find some range.
    Zhang, on the other hand, is throwing combinations with menace and looks in a different league to the former world champ.
    Something drastic needs to change or we will not be seeing Deontay Wilder at this level any more.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 3)
    Another stiff left lands on Wilder and then Zhang follows it up with a good shot to the body.
    Wilder looks scared to throw in case something comes back. Perhaps he’s trying to draw him on to unload a big counter but it certainly doesn’t seem that way.
    He’s tentative, on the back foot and happy to move along the ropes.
    Another round for Zhang in my book.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 2)
    Zhang well in the ascendancy here, there was one point early in the round where he had the American trapped in the corner and was just raining shots on him.
    Wilder did well to escape but he hasn’t landed a punch in anger yet, huge round from Zhang.
    The message from the corner says it all: “Don’t quit on yourself, I don’t want you to be a punching bag.
    “I don’t want no rock ’em, sock ’em s***.”
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 1)
    Extremely tight round that one, both fighters feeling each other out.
    The judges could score that any one of three ways.
    What is noticeable immediately is the size difference between these two – two of Wilder’s legs is like one of Zhang’s.
    Copy linkCopiedOn their way
    Zhilei Zhang is in the ring and in all gold, he comes out to 80s classic Eye of the Tiger – with a little bit of Chinese added for good measure.
    Deontay Wilder, never one to miss an opportunity for a decent ring-walk, enters the ring with black shorts, some kind of custom vest and a sparkly face mask.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang NEXT
    Main event of the evening coming next and another 50/50 fight.
    Both men are coming off big losses and find themselves at crossroads in their careers.
    Wilder was well beaten by Joseph Parker after three years out and many people are questioning if he can still do it at the top level.
    Parker also beat Zhang in his last fight but that was a lot closer, with Zhang sending the New Zealander to the canvas a couple of times.
    One potential X-factor is that Zhang will enter the ring 70 POUNDS heavier (that’s five stone in old money).
    Copy linkCopiedDubois vs AJ?
    Well what next for Dubois after a performance like that?
    It’s a complicated one, to put it mildly. That fight was for the right to fight for the IBF title next, a belt which is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk.
    However, the undisputed champ may be stripped of that belt while he chases a rematch with Tyson Fury.
    That means Dubois might see his belt upgraded to world champion status – without fighting – or could open the door to a fight with Anthony Joshua, in September.
    However, one spanner in the works is Deontay Wilder.
    Turki Alalshikh is apparently desperate to see Wilder vs Joshua next and that may stop the Dubois vs AJ train.
    Copy linkCopied’No retreat, no surrender’
    Speaking after the fight, Dubois said: “No retreat, no surrender. I had to do whatever it took, needed to come through the fire and I did that tonight.
    “I needed that support from Frank Warren and my dad, they’ve been there the whole time and we did it.”
    Asked about the 5v5, Dubois added: “We’re the kings, we’re the daddies!”
    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 8 Matchroom 0
    It’s been an absolute whitewash in the 5v5 so far – four wins out of four for Frank Warren over Eddie Hearn.
    Then you add in TKO wins for Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz (who also earned extra points as the team captain) and it’s turned out to be a very poor night for Hearn.
    Remember, not only has he seen four of his fighters lose, but Hearn’s also lost the £3MILLION bet with longtime rival Warren.
    Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois BEATS Filip Hrgovic by TKO
    Absolutely superb stuff from Dubois, who just put in a career best performance in Saudi Arabia.
    Hrgovic certainly had the better of the early rounds but, all of a sudden, Dubois turned on the gas and went to another level.
    He landed some sensational cuts and combos in that one, with Hrgovic a bloody mess by the end of that.
    Dubois wobbled the Croatian a couple of times and the ref took a very close look before asking the doctor to make a decision.
    Hrgovic was left with huge cuts across his face and it was waved off – Dubois may well now face Anthony Joshua next.

    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 8)
    Daniel Dubois wins!
    Sensational performance from the Londoner and the referee waves it off due to the incredible amount of damage on Hrgovic’s face.

    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 7)
    Brilliant round for Dubois there, he’s landing lovely shots and throwing good combinations.
    After a brisk start, Hrgovic looks out on his feet and a couple of massive shots really wobble him.
    The Croatian is then saved by the bell but that does not save him from the bloody cuts that are now pouring out claret.
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    Deontay Wilder blows Anthony Joshua fight AGAIN as he’s KOd by Zhilei Zhang to all but end Bronze Bomber’s career

    DEONTAY WILDER blew the Anthony Joshua fight for a second time in six months and needs to hang up his gloves ASAP.Saudi boxing kingmaker Turki Alalshikh explained before his clash with Zhilei Zhang that an exciting win would guarantee the overdue AJ shootout in September at Wembley.Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder in the fifth roundCredit: GettyWilder was sent flying to the canvas after being caught off guardCredit: GettyWilder tried to make the count but was waved off by the refereeCredit: GettyIt was the Alabama puncher’s second crack after he dropped the ball in December by getting schooled by Joseph Parker.But he fluffed it again by getting knocked spark out at the end of four dull rounds – giving Frank Warren a 10-0 whitewash win over Eddie Hearn in their 5v5 battle.And the father of eight should come good on his promise to retire on the back of a second successive defeat.It leaves Daniel Dubois in the driving seat to face AJ – after he bravely battered Filip Hrgovic earlier in the night.The 41-year-old was a golden oldie in matching glittery gloves and shorts and was a whopping FIVE STONE heavier than the skinny Bronze Bomber.Wilder, 38, barely threw a punch in the opener, despite telling anyone silly enough to listen that he wanted ‘a body on my record’ by killing an opponent in the ring.After a tame start, we had a lively little firefight in the second when Zhang backed Wilder into a corner and ploughed in southpaw punches.Wilder looked in danger but countered heavily enough to send Zhang packing. And a later left-hook-right-hand combination landed on the 20st Chinese giant’s huge skull.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFrank Warren’s 5v5 whitewashFRANK WARREN’S Queensbury smashed Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom 10-0 in their 5v5 boxing battle – banking the promoter a $3million jackpot.

    Willy Hutchinson defeated Craig Richards via unanimous decision for one point.
    Nick Ball defeated Raymond Ford via split decision for one point.
    Hamzah Sheeraz (captain) defeated Austin Williams via TKO in round 11 for four points.
    Daniel Dubois defeated Filip Hrgovic via TKO in round 8 for two points.
    Zhilei Zhang defeated Deontay Wilder (captain) via TKO in round 5 for two points.

    Wilder threw a couple of his old trademark right hands in the third but Zhang wasn’t affected and kept walking him down but not throwing enough shots of his own.Thankfully the end came in the fourth when Wilder was robbed of his senses by a shot and dropped his guard.Fans say ‘I’ll actually buy the PPV now’ as Mike Tyson’s replacement for Jake Paul fight ‘confirmed’Zhang pounced and punched him almost out of the ring.Wilder looked comatose but climbed to his feet – on Bambi legs – to beat the count.But the bout was rightly waved off with Zhang back in the mix for a big fight and Wilder destined for a well earned and luxurious retirement. More

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    Daniel Dubois stuns Filip Hrgovic to set up potential Anthony Joshua clash as ref waves off fight over horror eye cuts

    DANIEL DUBOIS pulled off a sensational eighth-round stoppage of Filip Hrgovic to secure promoter Frank Warren a battering over Eddie Hearn.The 26-year-old made a miserable start to the fourth fight in the 5v5 tournament, eating right hands like they were hamburgers.Daniel Dubois beat Filip Hrgovic in a dominant displayCredit: GettyHe was aggressive throughout the fightCredit: ReutersHrgovic was left bloodied and bruisedCredit: GettyDubois is now IBF interim heavyweight championCredit: ReutersThe Brit could take on Anthony Joshua nextCredit: GettyBut in the seventh round he bit down on his gumshield and rescued his career, to make it 8-0 to Warren and potentially set up a September super-fight with Anthony Joshua.The opener started evenly enough but Dubois suddenly decided to stop defending against the 31-year-old Croatian’s textbook right hand.At least half a dozen basic right hands flew in and landed on the Brit’s vulnerable skull.It was a worrying start for the mild-mannered Londoner.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe second went the same way and Dubois’ left eye started to swell and close, with so much of the fight still to go.Thankfully for his concerned fans at ringside, Dubois landed a couple of right hands and a left hook right on the bell that slashed a cut over Hrgovic’s right eye.Bloodied Hrgovic looked to be flagging as early as the third but Dynamite Dan still let him land every right hand he threw.Dubois infuriatingly refused to hold his lead left hand up and protect his face, so Hrgovic kept pinging him with straight rights but none of them seemed to be doing much damage.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFrank Warren’s 5v5 whitewashFRANK WARREN’S Queensbury smashed Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom 10-0 in their 5v5 boxing battle – banking the promoter a $3million jackpot.

    Willy Hutchinson defeated Craig Richards via unanimous decision for one point.
    Nick Ball defeated Raymond Ford via split decision for one point.
    Hamzah Sheeraz (captain) defeated Austin Williams via TKO in round 11 for four points.
    Daniel Dubois defeated Filip Hrgovic via TKO in round 8 for two points.
    Zhilei Zhang defeated Deontay Wilder (captain) via TKO in round 5 for two points.

    The clear harm had been done to Hrgovic’s eye that should have been like a bright red target for Dubois to attack.Hrgovic landed a thudding overhand right just as the bell to end the fifth rang, slapping the sweat off Dubois’ head, yet the tough Englishman somehow shrugged it off and tried to exchange fire before walking neatly to his corner.Fans left queasy after Tyson Fury’s team-mate Joseph Parker shares video of himself eating a RAW FISHDubois, who rightly had his heart questioned after surrendering in defeats to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk, never stopped trying and refused to wilt despite the utter rout of right hands he ate.The seventh might have been the most seminal of Dubois’ career as he completely ripped up the script and pushed Hrgovic to the brink.Dubois landed a range of shots, never shipped a single right and had the 2016 Olympic bronze winner buzzed and saved by the bell, with both eyes now slashed with deep cuts.The eigth round had barely kicked off before the ref walked Hrgovic into a neutral corner and called up the doctor.After a brief exam of both eyes and a whisper in the ref’s ear, the fight was called off and Dubois awarded the incredible win for Dubois and his loyal mentor who rebuilt him after two painful defeats.He has now set up a clash with Joshua and Dubois said of the potential fight: “I hope the next opponent would be AJ so bring it on. This is my era and this is my time.”Dubois added: “I have full respect for the guy, to come through that was a learning experience. I’m glad I got the belt and on to the next.”I was a bit cold to start off with, I had the corner advice, Frank Warren and my dad.”I ate some shots but it was only to wake me up. The first few shots stung but they woke me up.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m so proud of myself. It is all a learning experience. We are back on top.”It has felt like a rollercoaster.”Anthony Joshua watched the clash and could take on Dubois nextCredit: Reuters More

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    5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic UNDERWAY now with Frank Warren 6-0 up vs Eddie Hearn – updates

    HEAVYWEIGHT challengers Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic are facing off NOW on the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5.The likes of Daniel Dubois, Filip Hrgovic, Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang will all be in action later this evening – points will be tallied up and knockouts will be scored and at the end of it all, either Team Hearn or Team Warren will come out on top. Frank Warren’s Queensberry has dominated and currently holds a 6-0 lead over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom after Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win.Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 1)
    Hrgovic has caught Dubois with two big right hands on the temple.
    On each occasion it rocks the British boxer.
    He absorbs the hits and returns one himself which catches the Croatian in the face.
    Somehow, you cannot see this one going twelve rounds.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    As the two fighters line up in the middle of the ring, we are underway.
    This is set up for a real heavyweight clash.
    It is Croatia versus Britain.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    Next up we have a heavyweight bout.
    If Dubois wins this one, so does Frank Warren and his £3m bet with Eddie Hearn.
    This also offers a huge chance for both of these fighters to further their careers with a chance to fight Anthony Joshua on the line.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 6)
    Bivol catches Zinad with a clean punch which rocks him back on his heels.
    As the true champion he is, he spots his chance to go in for the kill.
    He sprays Zinad with lefts and rights catching him a flurry of headshots.
    The referee steps in to stop it as Malik Zinad is not able to fight back.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 5)
    Bivol is keeping that stout defence up and running.
    Zinad lands his best punch of the fight in the round but cannot follow it up to put his opponent in trouble.
    He is managing to frustrate Bivol who would have wanted to put this to bed by now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 4)
    Zinad has managed to come back into the fight now after being put down in the first.
    This has turned into quite an even fight.
    Bivol looks solid but has taken his foot off the gas a bit now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 3)
    Bivol’s defence is so solid, Zinad is struggling to get punches through.
    He is boxing behind his guard and getting some big hits off.
    The champion is often coaxing his opponent into the corner and spraying him with big shots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 2)
    This is a real slugfest between the pair.
    Some hard hits are landing on both boxers.
    Bivol catches Zinad well on the nose, causing it to bleed.
    The champion looks like someone who was preparing for some time for this evening’s fight.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 1)
    Both fighters let loose from the off.
    Zinad makes a good start but is dropped by a left from Bivol.
    Both fighters are getting punches through the defence and landing some good headshots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad
    Before the final two fights of the Hearn vs Warren grudge night, we have a little side attraction.
    Malik Zinad comes in as a late replacement for the fight and now has the chance of a big upset.
    He could make a real name for himself here.
    Copy linkCopiedJack wishes his mate the best before fight
    Jack Grealish was the first to send his best wishes to Hamzah Sheeraz before his bout in Riyadh.
    The British boxer’s victory takes him 20-0 in his pro career.
    The WBC Silver middleweight belt is still his and now he is the number one contender for the full WBC title held by Carlos Adames.
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    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 11)
    Williams has Sheeraz up against the ropes and the British boxer hits the American with a barrage of punches to send him across the ring.
    As Hamzah continues to throw punches, the referee steps in to stop the fight as he feels Williams has had enough.
    Two points for the win for Sheeraz, which are doubled due to him being the captain of the Queensbury team.
    Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 10)
    Sheeraz has a big round and almost puts the icing on the cake at the end of it.
    Williams finds some more fuel in the tank and comes at the British boxer but a whipped right hand from Sheeraz sends the American to the canvas.
    He manages to get back to his feet just before the ten count is relieved, as is Eddie Hearn, to hear the bell to he can return to his corner.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 9)
    Great start to the round from Austin Williams.
    He comes out of his corner and fires of a flurry of punches to the body of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Sheeraz is bozing smart and when he comes onto him, he is hitting Williams with some well-timed big shots.
    Despite all his best efforts, at the end of the round, Williams sits in his corner with blood streaming from his mouth.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 8)
    Williams is trying everything in his locker to open up the defence of Sheeraz.
    The English boxer catches him with a sweet uppercut which Frank Warren seemed to enjoy.
    Austin Williams right eye is almost completely closed now, he is finiding it impossible to avoid that left jab of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 7)
    Williams is getting more desperate at the fight goes on.
    When it gets to this stage of the fight, knowing a knockdown is needed to win it, the haymakers come out to play.
    Sheeraz continues with his strong jab and is coming through with some lovely counter combos which his opponent is feeling.
    Credit: Getty
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 6)
    The constant left jabs from Sheeraz are causing Williams’ right eye to close up now.
    Sheeraz is following up those left jabs with some big right hands and is slowly taking his game up a few gears.
    Unless he can turn this fight on its head, you wonder if a stoppage is just around the corner in what has become somewhat of a one-sided fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 5)
    Williams is really struggling to find an answer to Sheeraz’s jab.
    He is using it well to keep his opponent away from him and make him resort to some wild swings.
    You have to wonder how Austin Williams is going to get close enough to land some of these hits.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 4)
    Sheeraz looks to keep attacking behind his jab from the centre of the ring and lands some big hits.
    The height difference is a problem for Williams as he cannot get close when he wants to but manages to land some good hits himself.
    Sheeraz is edging this fight but has already seen what Williams is capable of if he lets his guard down.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 3)
    What a great comeback from Sheeraz.
    He was genuinely rocked in the previous round but comes out from his corner to dominate the third round.
    Sheeraz lands some big blows which most certainly have hurt Williams and put him back in the driving seat in this fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 2)
    Williams catches Sheeraz with a flush hit and it rocks the Englishman.
    Austin Williams looks to follow it up with some more big hits but Sheeraz tries to regather himself in the centre of the ring.
    The bell cannnot come soon enough for him but the Matchroom man definitely took that round.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 1)
    Williams is struggling to work Sheeraz out in the early stages.
    He is trying to come in from the side to land some punches.
    Hamzah is landing the far more telling punches and eases the first.
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    Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang LIVE RESULTS: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for TONIGHT’S huge fight

    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
    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHrgovic 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.
    Copy linkCopiedAJ 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.”
    Copy linkCopiedHere 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.
    Copy linkCopiedDaniel 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.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry 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.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol 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.

    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 6
    It’s all over – Dmitry Bivol suddenly turns it on and it’s done!
    Copy linkCopiedBivol 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.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol 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.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol 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.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol 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.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol 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.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol 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.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry 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.
    Copy linkCopiedAll 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.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.
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    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.
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    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz 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.
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    Hamzah Sheeraz produces masterclass to stop Ammo Williams in 5v5 bout and give Frank Warren huge lead over Eddie Hearn

    HAMZAH SHEERAZ was captain fantastic for Frank Warren, bagging him three wins and four points over enemy Eddie Hearn.The Queensberry boss picked his favourite middleweight to lead his side into the 5v5 battle with his Matchroom nemesis and was already 2-0 up by the time his 25-year-old faced dangerous American Ammo Williams.Sheeraz put on a masterclass against Austin WilliamsCredit: GettyThe ref was forced to step in and stop the fightCredit: GettyAnd the 30-year-old feud between the two boxing families was all but settled when Sheeraz put on a masterclass to bloody, bruise, floor and stop Williams to make it 6-0 to Warren and Queensberry, with only two fights and six points left on the table.The early rounds seesawed with both men banking sessions for their promoters.But Eddie Hearn was on his feet for the end of the fourth after he felt his American southpaw had snatched the fifth.But Ilford ace Sheeraz’s piston-like jab kept poking at Williams right eye and it was closing through swelling by the seventh.READ MORE ON BOXINGAnd round eight was a masterclass from the Arsenal fan who wanted to emulate the skill and spite of Dennis Bergkamp for this derby between British boxing’s two powerhouses.Williams’ face was a bloody mess by the end of round nine while Sheeraz looked fresh out of the spa and round ten was no better for the brave but beleaguered southpaw.Sheeraz had his sculpted beard clipped in the tenth but stood firm and returned in sensational style when a right hook dropped Austin for an eight count and the bell saved him from another blow.But in the penultimate round it was conclusively over in devastating style as Sheeraz kept a high guard to absorb a dozen blows and then lashed out a right hook again.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.
    Dazed and confused, Williams – who attended the week’s media events with a fake fur tiger tail poking out of his trousers – was robbed of his senses by perfect punches.And before he could stumble back into a neutral corner and collapse, excellent referee Mark Lyson dived in to save Williams from his own bravery.Anthony Joshua WILL attend Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic as Eddie Hearn hints at fight ‘whole world would love to see’Earlier in the 5v5, Nick Ball defeated Raymond Ford by split decision and Willy Hutchinson defeated Craig Richards by unanimous decision. More

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    5v5 points scoring system, prize money and format for HUGE Queensberry vs Matchroom boxing show

    FRANK WARREN’S Queensberry and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom are doing battle in a huge 5 vs 5 boxing card – and the action unfolds TONIGHT!The long-awaited show is headlined by Deontay Wilder’s big ring return against Zhilei Zhang.Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn’s stables are in action on a mega showCredit: GettyHearn has said he and Warren putting their rivalry to bed has been one of the best moments of his career.The Matchroom promoter told the BBC: “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.LIVE UPDATES: 5v5 LATEST RESULTS”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’.”The big show has been put together by Saudi chief Turki Alalshikh, and is featuring five of Matchroom’s standouts up against five of Queensberry’s.But what is the points scoring system on the night, and what is the prize money up for grabs?What is the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 full card?Daniel Dubois is facing Filip Hrgovic in an interim IBF title boutCredit: GettyWhat is the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 points scoring system?There has been a point scoring system devised to settle the big card.Most read in BoxingIn similar fashion to FPL Fantasy Football, the team captain will score DOUBLE points.Hamzah Sheeraz is the Queensberry captain, while Deontay Wilder is the Matchroom skipper.The points scoring system is as follows:
    Two points are given for a KO victory.
    One point is given for a win decided on the judges’ scorecards.
    Team captains score double points.
    Drawn fights are awarded no points.
    Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder headline the stacked showCredit: GettyWhat is the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 prize money?The winning team’s promoter will be awarded $3m (£2.35m) in prize money. How can I watch the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 card?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast the PPV in the UK.
    Both channels have priced the event at £21.99.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can live stream the action through discovery+ or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device. More