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

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.

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.

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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.

Another fan mentioned that due to HE Turki Alalshikh, the fans can witness great fights that will eventually save the sport of boxing.

One fan raised a genuine doubt about the Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol matchup as both are managed by Matchroom.

A fan pointed out that Alalshikh has a favorite weight class- the heavyweight weight category.

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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.

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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.