DEONTAY WILDER’S trainer Malik Scott remained mysterious about ‘The Bronze Bomber’ making a return to the ring and the possibility of a showdown with Anthony Joshua. Scott, who faced Wilder in a professional bout and suffered a first-round knockout in 2014, now stands in the corner of the Alabama heavyweight. He was in attendance at … Read more
JARED ANDERSON will face his toughest opponent yet when he goes up against Martin Bakole on August 3. The 24-year-old undefeated heavyweight was originally rumored to fight former WBC champion Deontay Wilder at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, but those plans changed after Zhilei Zhang defeated ‘The Bronze Bomber’ by fifth round stoppage last … Read more
WHILE many will rightly point to recent allusions to retirement as the reason why Deontay Wilder struggled being Deontay Wilder last night (June 1) in Saudi Arabia, the explanation for the “Bronze Bomber’s” recent downturn in form probably goes back further than that. It is true, yes, that a boxer hinting at retirement typically leads … Read more
In a memorable May, Canelo Alvarez and Vasiliy Lomachenko proved they are far from finished. Naoya Inoue displayed another symphony of destruction, Lauren Price shined in her first world title win, Lawrence Okolie regained his mojo, Jack Catterall redeemed himself, and Oleksandr Usyk made heavyweight history. June kicks off with a veteran promoter looking to … Read more
ZHILEI ZHANG is set to have a significant 68.2lb weight advantage over Matchroom captain Deontay Wilder in their upcoming clash in Riyadh on Saturday night. The two heavyweights will face off in the fifth and final bout of the unprecedented Matchroom v Queensberry event at the Kingdom Arena. Both fighters are looking to bounce back … Read more
Back in 2013, Deontay Wilder proudly declared himself to be all muscle, bone, and skin. He then proceeded to demonstrate the power behind his punches. Contrary to any sinister or sexual connotations, the “whip” he referred to was the technique behind his devastating knockout punches. According to Wilder, the “tip” of his punch was the … Read more
DEONTAY Wilder has promised a return to his old ways this Saturday evening. Fans were left confused and, at times, frustrated that the one-time destroyer could not pull the trigger in the same venue last December against a steadfast Joseph Parker. There will be no repeat of the gun-shy, imitation weapon that turned up to … Read more
One of the most enticing qualities about Saturday night’s Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5 v 5 event is the matchups it has produced. Promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn were asked to pick two weight classes apiece for the unique event, with Turki Alalshikh—the man responsible for ending British boxing’s Cold War—picking a fifth. With Warren … Read more
Which TV channel will broadcast the Queensberry vs. Matchroom 5 v 5 event? The event will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN’s pay-per-view platform on Saturday, June 1. Where is the event taking place? The event will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. What time will the event start? The DAZN … Read more
AMERICAN heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Jared Anderson could potentially face each other on August 3 if Turki Alalshikh has his way. The chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has been instrumental in revitalizing the heavyweight division and ensuring top promoters allow their fighters to participate in Riyadh Season events. Recent matchups have included Wilder … Read more
