Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang to Headline Matchroom vs. Queensberry 5-on-5 Boxing Event
The much-anticipated boxing event will feature 10 fighters in a team competition format, with Wilder and Zhang as the main draw.
- Deontay Wilder signs with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing to face Zhilei Zhang in a 5 vs 5 card against Queensberry Promotions.
- The event will take place on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring a series of bouts including a heavyweight clash between Wilder and Zhang.
- Both Wilder and Zhang are seeking redemption after recent losses, making this fight crucial for their careers.
- Additional fights include a world-title eliminator between Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic, and a middleweight bout between Hamzah Sheeraz and Austin Williams.
- The event also includes a featherweight title defense by Raymond Ford against Nick Ball, adding to the card's competitive lineup.