How to watch Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang: TV channel, live stream and PPV price for boxing today. It’s a must-win fight for both heavyweights in the main event of Matchroom vs Queensberry 5v5 card in Saudi Arabia
Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang clash in the heavyweight main event of the Matchroom vs Queensberry 5v5 card in Saudi Arabia tonight.
Both big-hitting veterans appear to be in last-chance territory at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena for what should be an explosive showdown to potentially decide the unique team boxing event that will see British promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn compete for bragging rights.
It was a sizable shock to see Wilder recruited by Matchroom for this bumper night of boxing given the history between the former long-reigning WBC world heavyweight champion and Hearn and Anthony Joshua, but he is stepping up this evening nevertheless as captain with the chance to earn crucial double points in the final bout of the card that could decide who wins the whole night.
The ‘Bronze Bomber’ has admitted that he could retire if he loses again on Saturday night, having been totally outfought in a shock loss to Joseph Parker in Saudi in December that ruined a proposed long-awaited and money-spinning showdown with long-time rival Joshua.
It’s also must-win now for 41-year-old Chinese southpaw ‘Big Bang’ Zhang, who was also beaten by the rejuvenated Parker on his last outing to really take the shine off of those impressive back-to-back wins over Joe Joyce in 2023.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5.
Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 date, start time tonight
Date: Saturday, June 1
Start time: 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET
The event will begin at 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET.
Where is Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 tonight?
The event will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 fight card
Zhilei Zhang vs. Deontay Wilder; Heavyweight
Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic; Heavyweight
Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin Williams; Middleweight
Dmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad; For Bivol's WBA light heavyweight title
Raymond Ford vs. Nick Ball; For Ford's WBA featherweight title
Willy Hutchinson vs. Craig Richards; Light heavyweight
Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder will seek to restore some lustre to their bruised reputations in the heavyweight division when both men meet in the Queensbury vs Matchroom 5v5 boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to kick-start June's boxing schedule.
The two men arrive after separate defeats to New Zealand's Joseph Parker and will need to secure victory over the other to boost their credibility, similar to Oleksandr Usyk's long-awaited unification victory over Tyson Fury earlier this year.
Once a genuine contender to be considered the best in the world, Wilder has seen his stock tumble since he drew against the Briton and then lost the subsequent two fights in their trilogy, with his reverse against Parker the third in four fights now.
Zhang appeared to be headed for the big leagues before a loss to Filip Hrgovic checked his momentum. His defeat against Parker leaves him needing a win here if he is ever to earn back a crucial world title shot down the line.
With so much at stake for both men, it's shaping up to be one of the most thrilling nights in boxing, even amid a year that has already seen no shortage of blockbuster performances and moments.
Bragging rights are on the line when Queensberry Promotions and Matchroom Boxing face off in an event featuring five of the best from each promotion. The main event will see Queensberry’s Zhilei Zhang vs. Deontay Wilder, the wild card of Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom.
Wilder is a former WBC heavyweight champion who is 1-3 in his last four fights. "The Bronze Bomber” joins Matchroom for this one night. Zhang is the former interim WBO heavyweight champion. He is 2-2 in his last four fights and looks to beat the former champion in one of the biggest fights of his career.
The rest of the five vs. five card is a who’s who of fighters. Raymond Ford defends the WBA featherweight title against top featherweight contender Nick Ball. Meanwhile, Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois face off in a fight that could help shape the future of the heavyweight division after Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion earlier in May.
How to watch Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang: TV channel, live stream and PPV price for boxing today. It’s a must-win fight for both heavyweights in the main event of Matchroom vs Queensberry 5v5 card in Saudi Arabia
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Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang clash in the heavyweight main event of the Matchroom vs Queensberry 5v5 card in Saudi Arabia tonight.
Both big-hitting veterans appear to be in last-chance territory at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena for what should be an explosive showdown to potentially decide the unique team boxing event that will see British promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn compete for bragging rights.
It was a sizable shock to see Wilder recruited by Matchroom for this bumper night of boxing given the history between the former long-reigning WBC world heavyweight champion and Hearn and Anthony Joshua, but he is stepping up this evening nevertheless as captain with the chance to earn crucial double points in the final bout of the card that could decide who wins the whole night.
The ‘Bronze Bomber’ has admitted that he could retire if he loses again on Saturday night, having been totally outfought in a shock loss to Joseph Parker in Saudi in December that ruined a proposed long-awaited and money-spinning showdown with long-time rival Joshua.
It’s also must-win now for 41-year-old Chinese southpaw ‘Big Bang’ Zhang, who was also beaten by the rejuvenated Parker on his last outing to really take the shine off of those impressive back-to-back wins over Joe Joyce in 2023.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5.
Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 date, start time tonight
Date: Saturday, June 1
Start time: 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET
The event will begin at 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET.
Where is Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 tonight?
The event will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 fight card
Zhilei Zhang vs. Deontay Wilder; Heavyweight
Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic; Heavyweight
Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin Williams; Middleweight
Dmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad; For Bivol's WBA light heavyweight title
Raymond Ford vs. Nick Ball; For Ford's WBA featherweight title
Willy Hutchinson vs. Craig Richards; Light heavyweight
Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder will seek to restore some lustre to their bruised reputations in the heavyweight division when both men meet in the Queensbury vs Matchroom 5v5 boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to kick-start June's boxing schedule.
The two men arrive after separate defeats to New Zealand's Joseph Parker and will need to secure victory over the other to boost their credibility, similar to Oleksandr Usyk's long-awaited unification victory over Tyson Fury earlier this year.
Once a genuine contender to be considered the best in the world, Wilder has seen his stock tumble since he drew against the Briton and then lost the subsequent two fights in their trilogy, with his reverse against Parker the third in four fights now.
Zhang appeared to be headed for the big leagues before a loss to Filip Hrgovic checked his momentum. His defeat against Parker leaves him needing a win here if he is ever to earn back a crucial world title shot down the line.
With so much at stake for both men, it's shaping up to be one of the most thrilling nights in boxing, even amid a year that has already seen no shortage of blockbuster performances and moments.
Bragging rights are on the line when Queensberry Promotions and Matchroom Boxing face off in an event featuring five of the best from each promotion. The main event will see Queensberry’s Zhilei Zhang vs. Deontay Wilder, the wild card of Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom.
Wilder is a former WBC heavyweight champion who is 1-3 in his last four fights. "The Bronze Bomber” joins Matchroom for this one night. Zhang is the former interim WBO heavyweight champion. He is 2-2 in his last four fights and looks to beat the former champion in one of the biggest fights of his career.
The rest of the five vs. five card is a who’s who of fighters. Raymond Ford defends the WBA featherweight title against top featherweight contender Nick Ball. Meanwhile, Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois face off in a fight that could help shape the future of the heavyweight division after Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion earlier in May.