Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury gave their predictable help for his or her groups in immediately’s Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5v5 occasion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua is pulling for Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing staff to do the job in opposition to Queensberry within the conflict on DAZN PPV.
That is an occasion that’s fairly well-matched. Some fights are digital locks for Matchroom, whereas others are clearly mismatches in favor of Queensberry.
I wouldn’t be shocked if it’s 2-2 with 1 draw after it’s over, however I don’t see it as a 5-0 sweep for both staff as a result of there are some guys on this card which are hopeless, beginning with the principle occasion.
Joshua Pushing for Workforce Matchroom
“5v5, Matchroom vs. Queensberry, I believe that is the primary time in historical past one thing’s taking place like this,” Joshua stated on X. “I’m Workforce Matchroom, in fact. F—okay up them Queensberry Boys!”
It’s too unhealthy Joshua couldn’t be part of this card as a result of that might have livened issues up. As an alternative of Filip Hrgovic combating Daniel Dubois, we may see the 2016 Olympic bronze medalist taking up AJ with the IBF interim title on the road for the struggle. That will have been the higher concept.
I see these because the winnable fights for Matchroom’s staff immediately:
1. Filip Hrgovic vs. Daniel Dubois
2. Raymond Ford vs. Nick Ball
3. Craig Richards vs. Willy Hutchinson
Queensberry’s possible two winners:
1. Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams
2. Zhilei Zhang vs. Deontay Wilder
Fury Backs Queensberry
“Frank, Queensberry, all of the boys on our staff, do the enterprise, smash Eddie Hearn and Matchroom, and all of the Matchroom fighters,” stated Tyson Fury on social media. “Rise up there, Queensberry and Frank Warren, stand up!
The Gypsy King @Tyson_Fury is prepared for tomorrow night time supporting #TeamQueensberry #QueensberryvsMatchroom | Tomorrow | @Turki_alalshikh pic.twitter.com/pp6v3hBEzy
— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) Might 31, 2024
Wilder (43-3-1, 42 KOs) is over his head in the principle occasion on this card, going up in opposition to Zhang (26-2-1, 21 KOs) in a 12-round match. I don’t suppose it’s an important struggle for Wilder as a result of he appeared one thing terrible in his current loss to Joseph Parker, and he’s chinny.
I don’t see it ending nicely for the 38-year-old Deontay. He’ll final as lengthy the southpaw Zhang doesn’t throw. As soon as Zhang lets his palms go, I see this struggle ending with the slender 214 lb Wilder down and needing to be peeled off the canvas.
