Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Fight card, start time and where to watch as two of boxing’s biggest promoters face-off in a unique event which features Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang
- Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA light heavyweight title against Malik Zinad
- The undercard will see a never-before-seen promoter-versus-promoter event
- Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren have selected five fighters to represent them in the head-to-head battle that will determine who has the better field
The uniquely unique Matchroom vs Queensberry 5v5 boxing tournament takes place this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
Two of boxing’s biggest promoters, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn, have each selected five fighters to represent them in the head-to-head battle that will determine who has the better field.
Although you couldn’t get the two British promoters in the same room together a few years ago, the two men have come together to produce the unprecedented tournament.
The main event upcoming is Dmitry Bivol’s WBA light heavyweight title fight against Malik Zinad. The headline clash of Bivol vs. Zinad is separate from 5v5.
Here’s everything you need to know about Bivol vs Zinad and the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 undercard tournament, including date, UK start time, where to watch and more.
Two of boxing’s biggest promoters, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn, will face off on Saturday
The two promoters have each selected five fighters to represent them in the head-to-head battle, which will determine who has the better field.
Queensberry vs Matchroom will take place on the undercard for the fight between WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and challenger Malik Zinad
When is Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Bivol vs Zinad?
The unprecedented fight night will take place on Saturday, June 1.
The iconic Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will host the event.
The action on the night is expected to start from 7pm UK time, which is 9pm local time in Saudi Arabia.
From previous events in Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom Arena, we expect the main event between Bivol and Zinad to start around 10pm/10:30pm BST, but this could very well change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
How can you watch/follow?
Here at Mail Sport we’ll be covering the event live and providing updates throughout the night, including the build-up and action of each fight, as well as results and reactions.
The event will also be broadcast live via DAZN pay-per-view and TNT Sports Box Office.
Access to both DAZN And TNT Sports Coverage of the titanic battle between Hearn and Warren’s men costs £21.99.
The fight night can also be streamed live on the DAZN website or Discovery+ for those who purchased the event.
The fight will take place at the Kindgom Arena in Riyadh, the famous arena that recently hosted the heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Dmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad – Important information
Dmitri Bivol
Age: 33
Country: Russia
Height: 6ft 0in
Range: 72″
Position: Orthodox
Balance: 22-0
Malik Zinad
Age: 30
Country: Libya
Height: 6ft 1in
Range: N/A
Position: Orthodox
Balance: 22-0
Who will fight for Team Queensberry and Team Matchroom?
Eddie Hearn’s team matchroom:
- Deontay Wilder, heavyweight
- Filip Hrgovic, heavyweight
- Raymond Ford, featherweight
- Austin Williams, middleweight
- Craig Richards, light heavyweight
Eddie Hearn’s Team Matchroom consists of Deontay Wilder, Filip Hrgovic, Raymond Ford, Austin Williams and Craig Richards
Frank Warren’s team Queensberry:
- Zhilei Zhang, heavyweight
- Daniel Dubois, heavyweight
- Nick Ball, featherweight
- Hamzah Sheeraz, middleweight
- Willy Hutchinson, light heavyweight
Frank Warren’s Team Queensberry consists of Zhilei Zhang, Daniel Dubois, Nick Ball, Hamzah Sheeraz and Willy Hutchinson
How is Queensberry vs. Matchroom scored?
There will be five fights that night that will determine whether Eddie Hearn or Frank Warren’s fighters will be crowned the winners.
All undercard fights will be scored, with two points awarded to a team for a knockout victory, decreasing to one if the fight goes to a decision.
No points are awarded for a draw. However, double points are up for grabs for the respective team captains.
Wilder is the captain of Eddie Howe’s Matchroom, while Sheeraz is in charge of Frank Warren’s Queensberry.
The team with the most points at the end of the evening will be crowned the winner.
Queensberry vs Matchroom Full Fight Card
Main Event:
- Dimitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad – for WBA light heavyweight title
Undercard – 5v5:
- Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic
- Zhilei Zhang vs. Deontay Wilder
- Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball – for WBA featherweight title
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams
- Willy Hutchinson vs. Craig ‘Spider’ Richard