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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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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