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Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 – results and post-fight report

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Zhang looked as destructive as ever against Wilder (Photo Credit: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing)

Frank Warren's whitewashed Queensberry dress in Eddie Hearn's Matchroom at Riyad (photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)
Frank Warren’s whitewashed Queensberry dress in Eddie Hearn’s matchroom at Riyad (photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)

Queensberry Promotions won 12-0 in a 5-on-5 clash with Matchroom, and in Riyad, Zhilei Zhang effectively ended Deontay Wilder’s career with a fifth-round knockout in a heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia.

The two started tentatively, wary of each other’s power, but eventually both opened up early in the second, with Zhang gaining the upper hand in the exchanges.

Wilder looked timid and barely let go of his right hand, but it was business as usual on both sides and then out of nowhere the fight came to life.

At the beginning of the fifth round, Wilder switched to his right hand, and his first significant shot from it stunned Zhang, but the Chinese fighter responded with a demonstrative close-up, hugging Wilder with his right hand and the sequel carefully put the American on the canvas, and the fight was over.
Zhang looked as destructive as ever against Wilder (photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing)
Zhang looked as destructive as ever against Wilder (photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing)
Dubois demolishes Hrgovic

Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KO) secured the interim IBF heavyweight title by defeating Filip Hrgovic (17-1, 14 KO), forcing an eighth-round stoppage that earned Queensberry bragging rights.

Both men dropped bombs in the first round, with Hrgovic unable to miss with a right hand. Dubois made good apply of his shot in the second quarter and worried the Croatian, who looked tired and busy from the beginning.

Dubois looked better than ever in the match against Hrgovic (photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)
Dubois looked better than ever in the match against Hrgovic (photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)

Hrgovic had cuts to both eyes in the second half of the fight, and Dubois’ powerful right hand in the seventh quarter knocked him off balance, and as the injuries began to take their toll, the referee ordered Hrgovic to look at his cuts. , and the doctor ordered the fight to be stopped.

Buffalo bulldozes Zinad

Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KO) defended his WBA (Super) and IBO delicate heavyweight titles, defeating Malik Zinad (22-1, 16 KO) in six rounds. The Malta-based Libyan replaced WBC, IBF and WBO champion Artur Beterbiev, who was forced to withdraw from the undisputed title match.

Zinad started well, but was defeated by Bivol in the first round, caught in a three-punch salvo. Zinad was boxing well and doing well, but Bivol came alive in round six with a difficult left hook to start the beginning of the end.

Bivol claimed victory after a stoppage in Arabia (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)
Bivol claimed victory after a stoppage in Arabia (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)

A right hook stiffened Zinad’s legs and a furious attack forced referee Howard Foster to step into action. It was Bivol’s first victory since 2018.

Sheeraz demolishes Williams:

Queensberry captain Hamzah Sheeraz (20-0, 16 KO) scored four points for his team, defended his WBC Silver middleweight title and advanced to the final qualifier for the world title, defeating Austin “Ammo” Williams (16-1, 11) KO ) in the eleventh round.

Sheeraz overcame early difficulties and stopped Williams (Image credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)
Sheeraz overcame early difficulties and stopped Williams (Image credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)

After some rocky early moments, Sheeraz took control, mainly with his jab, and scored a knockdown in round ten with a sweeping right hand.

The finish came a round later when two difficult left hands followed by a double-fisted attack sent Williams staggering towards the ropes and the referee ordered a stoppage.

The ball hits Ford

In an exhilarating fight, Nick Ball (20-0-1, 11 KO) became the up-to-date WBA featherweight champion after a split decision against Raymond Ford (15-1-1, 8 KO).

It was inexorable as Ball had a lot of early success, but in the seventh round the champion landed a acute left hook that appeared to break Ball’s nose and put the American to the fore.

Ball and Ford had an excellent featherweight contest (Photo: Matchroom Boxing)
Ball and Ford had an excellent featherweight contest (Photo: Matchroom Boxing)

Ford then boxed brilliantly under hefty fire, but both fighters exchanged blows until the final bell, and in the end the result was close to expected. Two judges scored it 115-113 for Liverpool’s Ball, while the third scored it 115-113 for Ford.

Hutchinson shines against Richards

The event began with a delicate heavyweight fight, with Willy Hutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) scoring the opening point for Queensberry, scoring thrilling points and the vacant WBC silver title against Craig Richards (18-4-1, 11 KO).

Hutchinson proved too clever for Richards (Image: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)
Hutchinson proved too clever for Richards (Image: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)

Richards was sluggish and struggled to get into a rhythm, but the Scot had never gone beyond seven rounds before, and that was evident in his return to competition.

Hutchinson remained placid under fire and ultimately won by scores of 119-109, 117-111 and 116-112.

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Jake Paul sent a brutal five-word message to Mike Tyson ahead of his boxing match

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YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has been given a stern warning ahead of his highly anticipated clash with boxing icon and former world champion Mike Tyson later this year. He was told that if the fight took place today, “Jake Paul would be finished.”

The two fighters were originally scheduled to face each other in July, but Tyson had to withdraw due to an inflamed ulcer, which caused him to stop training on doctor’s advice. However, the legendary boxer has returned to training and is confident that he will be ready to fight next month.

The rescheduled megafight is now scheduled for Friday, November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will potentially draw 90,000 spectators. Tyson last fought professionally in 2005, losing to Kevin McBride, and his last appearance was in a closed-door exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020.

Meanwhile, 27-year-old Paul secured a victory over former UFC fighter Mike Perry in July.

Pre-fight banter has escalated within Tyson’s camp, resulting in a promotional video in which a team member declares, “We’re not just going to drop one bombshell. We want to throw bullet after bullet.”

Tyson’s corner trainer warned that Paul would be in stern trouble if the fight were to happen immediately, stating, “If the fight was today, Jake Paul would be over,” adding that Tyson was not just launching isolated attacks, but unleashing an unrelenting onslaught .

Concerns about Tyson’s condition have increased following his recent admission: “It’s difficult to walk right now. But in two months I will be perfect. The fight is won in the gym. Look, I’ll do anything to assist. I’m going to have a good time here today with all my childhood friends and, damn it, Jake Paul.

On Jimmy Kimmel’s show, “Iron Mike” revealed his stringent training regime, saying: “I train extremely difficult, six hours a day. I start at 11 a.m. and can leave the gym at 5 p.m.,” Kimmel asked, surprised: “Oh no. 11:00? So is it six hours straight or is there a lunch break? Tyson confirmed the compact break, leaving Kimmel stunned and exclaiming, “Oh no.”

Adding to the controversy is the fact that Tyson could risk a suspension from competition if he tests positive for a banned substance, admitting he may operate marijuana before the fight. In the same interview with Kimmel, when asked if he would be high during the fight, Tyson replied: “I will be high in life, yes.”

Thinking further, Kimmel asked, “Are you going to get high on marijuana, too?” To which Tyson admitted, “That’s a possibility, too.”

This revelation prompted Kimmel to joke, “Oh no, my bet is getting smaller as we talk.”

Tyson’s controversial claims that he planned to smoke marijuana before his fight with “The Problem Child” raised questions about the seriousness of his intentions. Any such action can lead to stern consequences because the Texas Commission prohibits the operate of such substances.

If Tyson or another fighter tested positive, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) warns: “If either fighter tested positive for a banned substance, we would file a complaint, suspend him for 90 days, and if the fighter was victorious, the decision would be reversed.” to a non-decision due to a violation of the rules.”

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Janibek vs. Andrei Mikhailovich – preview and predictions for the huge fight

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Janibek and Mikhailovich were supposed to meet in July Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Janibek Alimkhanuly defends his IBF middleweight world title against Andrei Mikhailovich on Saturday in Sydney, live on Sky Sports. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Janibek Alimkhanuly defends his IBF middleweight world title against Andrei Mikhailovich on Saturday in Sydney, live on Sky Sports. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Unified middleweight world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly goes to Australia next Friday, to The Star in Sydney, where he will risk winning the IBF title in a fight with undefeated Up-to-date Zealander Andrei Mikhailovich, although his WBO crown is not at stake.

ESPN+ Janibek vs. Mikhailovich live in the USA Heavenly sports broadcast the fight in the UK.

This match was originally scheduled to take place in July in Las Vegas, but the champion was reportedly hospitalized after trying to gain weight and the fight had to be canceled after a delay.

Janibek (15-0, KO10) was promoted from WBO interim champion in 2022 and defeated Denzel Bentley in a competitive first defense.

After knocking out Steven Butler in two rounds, the Kazakhstan added the IBF title to his collection by defeating Vincenzo Gualtieri in six rounds last October.

Janibek and Mikhajłowicz were supposed to meet in July. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Janibek and Mikhajłowicz were supposed to meet in July. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“Qazaq Style” will now face undefeated Aucklander Mikhailovich (21-0, 13 KO), his country’s top amateur who has won multiple free titles but has no professional victories.

The 26-year-old, who holds the IBF Pan Pacific title, has not faced anyone in the Kazakhstan class, and last April he fell before scoring to stop Edison Saltarin in the fifth round.

Mikhailovich was last seen stopping Less Sherrington in the round in April.

Motu meets O’Connell

The undercard features another undefeated Kiwi in action, with Mea Motu taking on Shannon O’Connell in a scheduled top ten super bantamweight bout.

Motu (19-0, 7 KO) is scheduled to win the IBF and WBO titles in three weeks against defending champion Ellie Scotney and cannot afford to slip up in this fight.

“The Night” will bring her IBO title to England, which she won last April on points over Tania Walters.

The 34-year-old defended twice, and in her only fight in 2024 in April, she stopped Noppaket Srisawas in two rounds.

Former Commonwealth champion O’Connell (24-7-1, 12 KO) has fought for two world titles, most recently losing an eighth-round fight for the IBF bantamweight crown against Ebana Bridges in December 2022.

O'Connell was stopped by Australian rival Ebanie Bridges in December 2022. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
O’Connell was stopped by Australian rival Ebanie Bridges in December 2022. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 41-year-old was last sidelined in May, defeating Siriphon Chanbuala in the second round.

Undercard remaining

Prospective lightweight competitor Charlie Kazzi (6-0, 2 KO) fights for eight rounds for the second time in his career and should have already defeated Lui Magaiva (4-6, 1 KO), and the fighter from Papua Up-to-date Guinea was suspended five times in six defeats.

Wayne Telepe (1-0, 1 KO) can claim his second straight stoppage victory, this time in a scheduled four-round lightweight fight against Bashir Nassir (0-1-1).

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The British heavyweight sensation is considering quitting boxing after a huge offer from WWE

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Olympic boxer Delicious Orie admits he is considering quitting boxing after receiving an offer to join WWE.

Super heavyweight Orie, 27, won gold medals at the European Championships and Commonwealth Games before representing Team GB at the Paris Olympics this summer.

He lost in the first round by a controversial split decision to former world silver medalist Davit Chaloyan. It seemed certain that Orie, who was born in Russia and moved to Wolverhampton at the age of seven, would turn professional and lead the next generation of British heavyweights.

However, the 6-foot-6-inch heavyweight admits his career path is in doubt after receiving an offer from WWE – the world’s leading professional wrestling promotion – with offers also on the table from top boxing promoters.

“I was invited to potentially join WWE, as crazy as that sounds,” Orie said Finger 2 Finger. “I just went there and saw what it was all about. It was a fantastic experience, I learned a lot in the few days I was there, and it’s definitely something I have on the table as an option.

“This is real. I got this news during the Olympics and at that time I wasn’t really looking at the news, I was completely focused on the Olympics. Then I was on vacation and then I slowly started replying and saw the message.

“At first I thought it was a scam, but then I looked into it more and it turned out to be legit. They said, “We see your potential and we would like to work with you.”

Orie, who is 29-9 as an amateur, was flown to the WWE Performance Center in Florida, where he learned the basics and worked on a finishing move called the “Delicious Haymaker.”

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However, deciding on his future is a stern matter and he will not rush the process. He continued: “Ultimately I have to make a decision and it’s not something I take lightly. I really need to spend some time on this because ultimately it will shape my entire career. This will be huge.

“I’m at the stage now where I’m waiting for offers, including from WWE, looking at contracts and seeing what WWE expects of me. [boxing] promoters and WWE website.

“I just want to have all the options on the table to be able to make a full decision because no matter what decision I make, I’m going to commit 100% [into it] and I will sacrifice everything to be the best at it.”

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