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Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 LIVE: Fight updates and latest results as Wilder vs Zhang headline unprecedented night in boxing

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By Sam Brookes

Published: 18:04 BST, 1 June 2024 | Updated: 20:00 BST, 1 June 2024

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AJ has arrived!

Anthony Joshua has arrived to support the Matchroom stable. It's not looking great for Richards at the moment, though.

Round 5: Hutchinson cannot miss!

The left hook-right hand combination is working well for Hutchinson.

Richards just cannot get into this fight, and Hutchinson lands multiple punches as he leaps in from distance.

Richards is known for his engine, but he is leaving himself a lot of work to do as we move towards the halfway point. He's probably lost every round.

Round 4: Hutchinson in complete control

Something to note: Hutchinson has never been beyond seven rounds, can he keep this pace going for 12 rounds?

He's boxing with a swagger at the moment, and Richards is struggling to trouble him so far.

The right hand over the top is working a treat for Hutchinson, and that's another round banked for the Scot. Frank Warren will be very happy with what he's seeing from his man.

Round 3: Hutchinson growing in confidence

Hutchinson is mixing things up well to the head and body, and then springs into action to knock Richards back with a big right hand, and then another!

Hutchinson well on top. Richards is nicknamed 'The Spider' and he's got himself caught in a bit of a web so far.

 Queensberry v Matchroom Fight Night card at Kingdom Arena on June 01, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Round 2: Hutchinson starting to land cleanly

Hutchinson looks the more explosive fighter and he connects with a right hand over the top.

Hutchinson is switching between orthodox and southpaw, not allowing Richards to get into his rhythm.

The first round was close, but that was certainly a round for Hutchinson.

Round 1: Very close start

Hutchinson goes straight on the front foot and lands a leaping left hook.

Richards is looking to get his jab going, but Hutchinson lands a solid straight right.

Not much to split them in that round, perhaps Hutchinson just landed the more eye-catching shots.

 Queensberry v Matchroom Fight Night card at Kingdom Arena on June 01, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

It's fight time!

The introductions are over, time to get down to business. Richards vs Hutchinson just seconds away from getting tonight's action started...

Here comes Willy Hutchinson

Queensberry's Hutchinson looks confident as he makes his way to the ring.

His only defeat came by stoppage, but can he prove he's a world level fighter tonight? Both men weren't taking a backwards step at yesterday's weigh-in...

  Willy Hutchinson and Craig Richards Weigh In ahead of their  Light Heavyweight Contest tomorrow night. on May 31, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images)

Craig Richards makes his way to the ring

Here we go. Richards is on his way to the ring for Matchroom. Plenty of empty seats in the arena for now, but they are sure to fill up as the night progresses.

Bivol in the building

Dmitry Bivol has arrived for his fight against Malik Zinad.

He was originally due to face Artur Beterbiev in an undisputed light-heavyweight fight, but Beterbiev pulled out due to injury.

A win for Bivol tonight will set up that clash with Beterbiev in the second half of 2024.

Warren and Hearn set the scene...

Tonight's fights don't need much more hype, but Warren and Hearn are going to do their best anyway!

They have just been speaking together in the ring, before it all finishes with a respectful handshake. Let battle commence!

Malik Zinad eyes huge upset win against Dmitry Bivol

We will have three huge fights and then the Warren vs Hearn card will be paused for the small matter of a world title fight between Dmitry Bivol and Malik Zinad.

Zinad is a big underdog, but he has just arrived at the arena, and looked as cool as a cucumber.

The live action will be getting underway shortly....

Grab your dinner and a drink, the first fight will be starting shortly.

Who's going to come out on top - Hearn or Warren? We're about to find out...

 Queensberry v Matchroom Fight Night card at Kingdom Arena on June 01, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Willy Hutchinson is ready to rumble

Hutchinson has just one loss on his record and will be desperate to move closer to a potential world title shot by beating Richards.

A sneak peak inside his dressing room suggests the Scot is not feeling the nerves...

Craig Richards up first for Matchroom

Craig Richards will be involved in tonight's first fight when he takes on Willy Hutchinson.

The Matchroom fighter has an 18-3-1 record, and will be hoping to get his team off to the perfect start.

There has been plenty of needle in the build-up, and it is difficult to pick a winner from the light-heavyweight contest.

Is there a points system in place for tonight's 5 vs 5 event?

Indeed there is!

If a fighter wins by decision, their team will be awarded one point. If a fighter wins by knockout, their team will be awarded two points.

And... each team has a nominated captain where there are double points on offer. Team Hearn is captained by Deontay Wilder, while Team Warren is led by Hamzah Sheeraz.

It could all come down to the final fight of the night!

 Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn (right) and Queensberry Promotions promoter Frank Warren at the Queensberry v Matchroom 5v5 boxing event Grand Arrivals on May 28, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The competition is scheduled to take place on on Saturday June 1.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images)

The fighters are in the building...

Tonight's action will be getting underway in the next half hour, and the likes of Craig Richards and Raymond Ford - representing Matchroom - have arrived.

Hamzah Sheeraz aiming to move into world title contention

Hamzah Sheeraz has a fascinating fight on his hands against American Ammo Williams.

The winner will move into the mandatory position for a middleweight world title shot.

Mail Sport joined the unbeaten Brit on his pilgrimage in Mecca for Ramadan back in March, and he opened up on his ambitions in the sport.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury throw their support behind tonight's show

Some of boxing's biggest names will be tuning in to watch tonight's show.

Anthony Joshua, who is promoted by Hearn, and Tyson Fury - promoted by Warren - have seen supportive messages, making their allegiances very clear!

Mini-Mike Tyson ready for second shot at glory

Nick Ball was extremely unfortunate not to get his hands on a world title when his fight with Mexico's Rey Vargas was controversially scored a draw on the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard in March.

He will get a second shot at glory tonight, though, representing Warren against America's Raymond Ford.

Ball, whose style has been compared to Mike Tyson, opened up to Mail Sport about being laser-focused on finally becoming world champion.

Tonight's running order...

We have Wilder-Zhang last up, but you won't want to miss the other four Warren vs Hearn fights on this card either.

Plus, we have a world title fight that is separate to the 5 vs 5 competition, with Dmitry Bivol defending his light-heavyweight belt against late replacement Malik Zinad.

Here's how the night will play out, with the live action due to get underway shortly after 7pm...

Hearn vs Warren - the tale of the tape

The Hearn and Warren families have competed against one another for the best part of four decades.

Until recently, they hated one another! But now they have come together to put on a historic card, and Mail+ has taken a look at everything you need to know about Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren ahead of this evening's event...

Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang tops huge card in Riyadh

We all love a good heavyweight scrap and that's exactly what we will get in tonight's main event.

Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang will both be looking to get back on track after losing to Joseph Parker in their most recent outings.

Wilder will be representing Team Hearn, with Zhang on Warren's side, and a knockout appears a virtual certainty when these two monster punchers collide.

  Zhilei Zang Of Team Queensberry and Deontay Wilder Of Team Matchroom face off at weigh in on May 31, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Good evening!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of this evening's huge Queensberry vs Matchroom event.

Five fighters from the stables of Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn will go against each other in Saudi Arabia, with careers and bragging rights on the line.

It promises to be a special evening full of drama...

 Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn (right) and Queensberry Promotions promoter Frank Warren at the Queensberry v Matchroom 5v5 boxing event Grand Arrivals on May 28, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The competition is scheduled to take place on on Saturday June 1.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images)

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