Wilder vs. Zhang

Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Zhilei Zhang wins by TKO in round 5.

Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic: Daniel Dubois wins by TKO in round 8.

Dmitrii Bivol vs. Malik Zinad: Dmitrii Bivol wins by TKO in round 6.

Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin Williams: Hamzah Sheeraz wins by TKO in round 11.

Raymond Ford vs. Nick Ball: Nick Ball wins by SD.

Willy Hutchinson vs. Craig Richards: Hutchinson wins by UD.

In the main event, Deontay Wilder is set to return to the ring to face Zhilei Zhang at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, live on DAZN PPV.

Zhang, a former WBO interim heavyweight champion, is coming off a majority decision loss to Joseph Parker. Despite this setback, Zhang had impressive back-to-back victories over Joe Joyce in 2023 and is now aiming to return to his winning ways.

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Wilder, on the other hand, is coming off a disappointing unanimous decision loss to Parker, missing an opportunity to challenge Oleksandr Usyk before his fight against Tyson Fury. With three losses in his last four fights, Wilder is determined to revive his career and prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest levelю

Speaking to Sky Sports, Wilder highlighted the importance of regaining his hunger and desire to succeed:

"At this point in time, for me to get that hunger and desire back, to give people The Bronze Bomber who they so miss now, I've got to be selfish."

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Further enhancing the excitement surrounding the event is the innovative “five-versus-five” undercard, which will feature fighters from the competitive realms of Matchroom Boxing and Queensberry Promotions.

The co-main event features a compelling 12-round heavyweight bout between British former WBA “Regular” champion Daniel Dubois (20-2, 19 KOs) and Croatian IBF top contender Filip Hrgovic (17-0, 14 KOs). The winner will be in line to fight for the IBF heavyweight world title, either against the current champion Oleksandr Usyk or former champion Anthony Joshua.

Hrgovic has had his recent wins scrutinized, with his best victory being a controversial decision over Zhang in August 2022. Dubois, on the other hand, is coming off a significant 10th-round TKO victory over Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller.

Dubois, 26, from London, is known for his heavy hands but has shown vulnerabilities in past fights. He was dominated by Joe Joyce in 2020 and had to recover from three knockdowns to win against Kevin Lerena in 2022. Dubois's determination to prove his mettle makes this matchup intriguing. Hrgovic's smart boxing style could pose a challenge for Dubois, who tends to rely on his power.

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The undercard features Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs) who will defend his WBA light heavyweight title against Malik Zinad (22-0, 16 KOs) of Libya, after Artur Beterbiev withdrew from the bout.

Malik Zinad steps in for Beterbiev, who needs surgery for a ruptured meniscus and might return to training by September, with hopes of rescheduling the undisputed light heavyweight championship fight later in the year. Zinad, who recently secured a majority decision win over Jerome Pampellone in Sydney, will be fighting for his first world title.

Bivol, ranked fifth pound-for-pound by ESPN, holds a victory over top boxing star Canelo Alvarez and the WBA title at 175 pounds. Bivol's last fight occurred in December in Riyadh, where he secured a unanimous decision over Lyndon Arthur.

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Also card includes a 12-round light heavyweight bout featuring Hamzah Sheeraz (19-0, 15 KOs) against Austin “Ammo” Williams (16-0, 11 KOs).

The middleweight scene has been relatively quiet, but Sheeraz might be the fighter to inject new life into it. The 24-year-old from East London is on the cusp of breaking into wider recognition beyond the UK. Currently ranked No. 1 by the WBO, Sheeraz is well-positioned to challenge WBO and IBF world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly. Williams, a 27-year-old from Houston, Texas, is also a formidable opponent, ranked in the top five by three out of four world governing bodies.

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Sheeraz has been in impressive form, stopping Dmytro Mytrofanov in two rounds last August and demolishing former world title challenger Liam Williams in one round in February. Known for his commanding, long jab and power, Sheeraz’s recent performances suggest he could win by stoppage. Standing at 6-foot-3, Sheeraz's reach and skill set make him a challenging opponent for anyone in the division.

Moreover, Raymond Ford (15-0-1, 8 KOs) and Nick Ball (19-0-1, 11 KOs) are set to clash in a highly anticipated featherweight bout.

Both fighters have been in thrilling contests recently, but Ford, the WBA featherweight champion, might be the slight favorite. The 25-year-old from New Jersey, Ford was trailing on the judges' scorecards when he stopped Otabek Kholmatov with just seven seconds remaining in the final round to win his first world title last month. Meanwhile, Liverpool's Nick Ball, 27, put on a great performance against WBC champion Rey Vargas but was left frustrated with a controversial draw after dropping Vargas twice in the second half of their fight.

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Craig Richards (18-3-1, 11 KOs) and Willy Hutchinson (17-1, 13 KOs) are set to face off in a light heavyweight bout.

Richards, a 33-year-old from south London, recently returned from a 21-month hiatus due to a hand ligament injury. He's looking to prove his relevance after unanimous decision losses to Dmitry Bivol and Joshua Buatsi in 2021 and 2022. On the other side, 25-year-old Hutchinson from Scotland has been on a tear, winning four consecutive fights inside the distance since moving up from super middleweight.

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In summary, all of the fighters in the card are extremely talented, each looking to make a statement. The event offers a blend of skill, power, and drama, ensuring that fans will be treated to an exciting and closely contested battle.

Who are you rooting for, boxing fans? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Fight card:

▪️Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang, 12 rounds, heavyweight ▪️Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic, 12 rounds, for the IBF Interim Heavyweight title ▪️Dmitrii Bivol vs. Malik Zinad, 12 rounds, for the IBO World Light Heavyweight and WBA Super World Light Heavyweight titles ▪️Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin Williams, 12 rounds, for WBC Silver Middleweight title and final eliminator for WBC World Middleweight championship ▪️Raymond Ford vs. Nick Ball, 12 rounds, for Ford’s WBA World Featherweight title ▪️Willy Hutchinson vs. Craig Richards, 12 rounds, for the vacant WBC Light Heavyweight title

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