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Legendary Promoters Join Forces
Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren have set aside their differences to confirm a thrilling 5v5 boxing tournament featuring top fighters like Deontay Wilder and Daniel Dubois. The tournament will take place on the undercard of a highly anticipated event in Saudi Arabia.
Headliner and Undisputed Champion
The headliner of the event will be Dmitry Bivol, with Beterbiev set to fight him to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion. The tournament will lead up to the mouthwatering clash between Bivol and Beterbiev on June 1 in Riyadh.
Exciting Matchups and Rivalry
Leading up to the main event, the 5 epic fights will showcase the rivalry between Hearn and Warren as they aim to prove who has the best roster of fighters. Captains will be chosen from each side, with their wins counting for two points.
Star-Studded Lineup
The tournament will feature heavyweight battles between Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, Daniel Dubois facing off against Filip Hrgovic, and middleweight matchups like Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin 'Ammo' Williams. Other fights on the card include Willy Hutchinson vs. Craig Richards and Nick Ball vs. Ray Ford.
Putting Aside Differences
Despite a bitter feud in the past, Hearn and Warren have reconciled thanks to Middle Eastern powerbroker Turki Alalshikh. Both promoters are excited about the opportunities this collaboration brings for their fighters, with Hearn even planning to deliver inspirational speeches to his team.
