Thrilling 5×5 Boxing Showdown Set for Saudi Arabia Tonight
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Boxing fans are in for a treat tonight as a unique 5×5 boxing event takes center stage in Saudi Arabia. The highly anticipated showdown will feature five boxers from Queensberry Promotions squaring off against five from Matchroom Boxing, with the winning team set to earn a staggering $3,000,000 grand prize.
Initially scheduled as the undercard for the undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between WBA ruler Dmitrii Bivol and IBF, WBC and WBO champion Artur Beterbiev, the 5×5 format has now taken the spotlight after Beterbiev’s knee injury forced the postponement of that contest. Bivol will still be in action, taking on challenger Malik Zinad at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
Star-Studded Lineup
The 5×5 event boasts a star-studded lineup, including:
- A WBA featherweight title clash between Nick Ball and Raymond Ford
- A light heavyweight bout between Craig Richards and Willy Hutchinson
- A heavyweight showdown between Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois
- A middleweight bout between Hamzah Sheeraz and Ammo Williams
- A heavyweight showdown between Zhilei Zhang and former champion Deontay Wilder
Representing Matchroom Boxing are Ford, Richards, Hrgovic, Williams and Wilder, while Team Queensberry is comprised of Ball, Hutchinson, Dubois, Sheeraz and Zhang. Wilder will captain Team Matchroom, while Sheeraz takes the helm for Queensberry.
Innovative Scoring System
The scoring system is straightforward:
- 1 point for a victory via decision
- 2 points for a stoppage win
- 0 points for a draw
Additionally, the captains’ scores will be worth double, meaning if Wilder knocks out Zhang, it will be worth 4 points for Team Matchroom, and if Sheeraz outscores Williams, it will be worth 2 points for Queensberry.
With such high stakes and an innovative format, tonight’s 5×5 boxing event in Saudi Arabia is sure to captivate fans and deliver an electrifying night of pugilistic action.
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