Dsalita In a stunning turn of events, promoter Eddie Hearn was left reeling as his Matchroom team suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Queensberry in the recent 5 vs. 5 tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite Hearn’s belief in the strength of his team, they were no match for Frank Warren’s Queensberry squad, who emerged victorious in all five fights:
– Zhilie Zhang defeated Deontay Wilder by TKO in the fifth round
– Daniel Dubois defeated Filip Hrgovic by TKO in the eighth round
– Hamzah Sheeraz defeated Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams by TKO in the eleventh round
– Nick Ball defeated Raymond Ford by split decision in the twelfth round
– Willy Hutchinson defeated Craig Richards by unanimous decision
Reflecting on the defeat, Hearn acknowledged the need for a stronger team in the next 5 vs. 5 competition, which is currently in the works. Despite the loss, Hearn remained determined to seek revenge in the rematch.
Hrgovic, once considered a key player on Hearn’s team, faltered against Dubois, losing his edge after sustaining cuts over both eyes. Hearn lamented the missed opportunities in the matches and admitted that the results were disappointing.
Looking ahead, Hearn hinted at a potential match between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois in September, possibly at Wembley. However, he emphasized the need for careful consideration before finalizing the fight, mindful of the risks involved.
While the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow, Hearn remained optimistic about the future and entertained the possibility of an all-British bout for the world heavyweight title. Despite the setback, he maintained a positive outlook and looked forward to the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the world of boxing.
