Brace yourselves, fight fans! An intense clash is brewing outside the ring, and this one involves promoters, not boxers. In a shocking turn of events, rival kingpins Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn have agreed to a ‘Five Vs. Five’ co-promotion extravaganza, dubbed, ‘Queensbury vs. Matchroom’.
The gauntlet was thrown down by HE Turki Alalshikh in Saudi Arabia, a million-pound bet setting the stage. Details are still hazy, but one thing’s for sure: entertainment is guaranteed. Imagine some of the biggest names in boxing, currently locked in separate stables, facing off in an epic bout.
Queensbury vs. Matchroom: The details of the event
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Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren, the sport’s long-time rival promoters, have signed a deal for a ‘Five Vs. Five’ co-promotion event. This fight card promises a night of epic proportions. Imagine it: five fighters from each promotional powerhouse engaged in a battle for supremacy. The rumor mill is already churning, with fans salivating at the prospect of a night of epic showdowns.
🥊 ANNOUNCED: The Queensberry-Matchroom 5 vs 5 weight classes on June 1st will be:
1⃣⚖️ Heavyweight
2⃣⚖️ Featherweight
3⃣⚖️ Middleweight
4⃣⚖️ Light-Heavyweight
5⃣⚖️ Heavyweight📋 Frank Warren chose #1 & #3, Eddie Hearn chose #2 & #4, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh chose #5.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 24, 2024
An official announcement is expected in March, but the date is secondary. This fight is about heated rivalries and a shared love for the sweet science. The event will feature two heavyweight fights, a featherweight, a middleweight, and a light-heavyweight fight. The first heavyweight and middleweight fight will be chosen by Frank Warren. The featherweight and light-heavyweight matchup will be chosen by Eddie Hearn.
And the second heavyweight fight will be chosen by none other than HE Turki Alalshikh. It’s going to be an enthralling event, and Warren has expressed his excitement. “We’ve always liked a challenge, and this is a mouthwatering one,” he said. Warren further talked about how this event will determine who has a better roster as a promoter. “A proper event to find out whose stable is stronger, ” he mentioned.
Meanwhile, fans had their say about this unique boxing event being held in the new hub of boxing, Saudi Arabia.
Battle of the Promoters: Who will win? Fans have their say…
The news came to the fore via the well-known boxing reporter Michael Benson, who divulged some crucial details about the fight. The fans flooded the comment section with their opinions
One of the fans stated that the Matchroom fighters have a better chance of winning against the “mid” Queensbury fighters.
One sided win for eddie’s fighters, warren’s fighters are all mid 😭
— SENYO (@ItsTheD0n) March 24, 2024
Another fan mentioned that due to HE Turki Alalshikh, the fans can witness great fights that will eventually save the sport of boxing.
@Turki_alalshikh is single handily saving the sport of boxing
— J.C. (@OGSavv) March 24, 2024
One fan raised a genuine doubt about the Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol matchup as both are managed by Matchroom.
But Beterbiev and Bivol are both promoted by Eddie Hearn and Matchroom.
— Anita Adeleke (@techyanita) March 24, 2024
A fan pointed out that Alalshikh has a favorite weight class- the heavyweight weight category.
Turki loves a heavyweight fight
— HITMANHARJ ☬ (@hitmanharj) March 24, 2024
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An X user stated that Hamzah Sheeraz will be the key fighter for Queensbury as he holds the potential to put down any of Hearn’s candidates.
Sheeraz will dominate anyone Eddie chooses😂
— Jake (@CFCJakeee) March 24, 2024
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For the first time ever, it will be a battle to decide which promoter has a better stable of fighters. What are your thoughts about the 5 vs 5 event? Tell us in the comments section.