London Hosts Eagerly Awaited Queensberry vs. Matchroom ‘5 vs 5’ Tournament Announcement
Boxing enthusiasts were captivated as some of the sport’s biggest names and rising stars gathered in London on Monday for the official announcement of the highly anticipated Queensberry vs. Matchroom ‘5 vs 5’ tournament.
The heavyweight showdown between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang immediately sparked intense speculation, with fans eager to see who would emerge victorious. Additionally, the middleweight clash between Hamzah Sheeraz and “Ammo Williams” has the potential to unveil the next big prospect in the division.
The featherweight title bout between Nick Ball and WBA champion Ray Ford, as well as the heavyweight duel between Daniel Dubois and the talented Croatian Filip Hrgovic, also piqued the interest of boxing aficionados.
However, it is the light heavyweight clash between Queensberry’s Willie Hutchinson (17-1, 13 KOs) and Matchroom’s Craig Richards (18-3-1, 11 KOs) that truly encapsulates the long-standing rivalry between promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn. This all-British showdown is the kind of fight that has been prevented from happening due to the political tensions within the sport.
Richards, who has been part of the Matchroom stable for his entire professional career, is eager to seize the opportunity to represent his promotional company on such a grand stage. The South Londoner has faced tough challenges in the past, including losses to Frank Buglioni and WBA champion Dmitrii Bivol, but he has continued to improve and believes he is ready to secure a victory over Hutchinson.
Hutchinson, a former European junior and World youth amateur champion, has found success since moving up to the light heavyweight division, racking up four consecutive stoppage wins. The clash between Hutchinson and Richards promises to be a thrilling battle that will determine which promotional company has a fighter capable of making a significant impact in the light heavyweight division.
🔗 Source
