Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Results, reaction and analysis as Deontay Wilder suffers defeat (2024)

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Bobbie Jackson and Jonty Colman

  1. That's all folkspublished at 01:50 2 June

    01:50 2 June

    Well that was something different and actually very entertaining.

    It sounds like this is just the start of this 5 v 5 concept and if all of the future cards are of this kind of quality that count me in.

    So much as happened that I'm struggling to recall everything I've seen!

    Willy Hutchinson got the ball rolling for Queensberry with a decision win before Liverpool's Nick Ball kept that momentum going to win the WBA featherweight title.

    Queensberry captain Sheeraz came through a battle with Austin Williams to deliver win number three.

    After a brief break from the 5 v 5 for Dmitry Bivol to defend his WBA light heavyweight belt, we jumped straight in with the heavyweight action.

    And they did not disappoint.

    Daniel Dubois is the IBF 'interim' heavyweight champion after stopping Filip Hrgovic, while Zhilei Zhang earned a knockout win against Deontay Wilder.

    The bragging rights go to Queensberry... on this occasion.

    Thanks for joining us!

  2. 'Rooting always for Dubois'published at 01:50 2 June

    01:50 2 June

    Amanda Serrano on X: "So happy for Daniel Dubois. He is such a hard worker and a great guy. We fought on the same card and he’s super classy. His sister, Caroline, is my girl and a beast. As you know I’m all for sibling champions. My greatest accomplishment is being the first sisters to become world champions honours alongside Cindy. Rooting for them always."

  3. 'It's a brilliant concept'published at 01:48 2 June

    01:48 2 June

    Queensberry promoter Frank Warren: "I always we felt we picked a very strong guy. My guys were here to win and they did it in style. Some cracking fights, some close fights, fans certainly got their money's worth. It's a brilliant concept."

    Want to do more?: "We do. We've been talking about it. Eddie will want revenge and we will see what happens but we are keen to do more."

  4. 'Tonight was incredible'published at 01:47 2 June

    01:47 2 June

    Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn: "The main thing is the card was incredible, we knew it would be. I put on a brave face but I'm gutted.

    "We kept clutching at straws here. 5-0 sounds better than 10-0. I want the rematch, I've enjoyed making this together. We loved doing this, tonight was incredible.

    "We will run it back either in London or here."

  5. Postpublished at 01:46 2 June

    01:46 2 June

    Zhang beats Wilder by knockout

    No one should forget the heights Deontay Wilder reached.

    WBC world champion, ten successful defences, 42 knockouts in 43 wins.

    What a career. Not the ending he would have liked. Hard to watch a great go down like that, but boxing waits for no man.

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  6. Get Involvedpublished at 01:41 2 June

    01:41 2 June

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    I wonder how much the Fury trilogy has taken out of Wilder. He took some serious damage especially in the 3rd fight.

    Michael K

  7. 'I'm on the road to the championship'published at 01:39 2 June

    01:39 2 June

    Zhang beats Wilder by knockout

    Zhilei Zhang speaking to DAZN: "I would like to thank every friend who came here over the world and fans in China, it is midnight there and you are watching me.

    "I lost to [Joseph] Parker, it was a fair loss. He was the better man that night. I've learned since then. As long as the bell doesn't ring, stay focussed.

    "I have to pretend Wilder didn't have a right hand and I successfully took it away.

    "Wilder punches hard, I give him a lot of respect."

    What's next?: "Road to the championship."

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  8. Postpublished at 01:37 2 June

    01:37 2 June

    And that win for Zhilei Zhang also seals a clean sweep on the night for Queensberry.

    They beat Matchroom 10-0.

    Queensberry's Frank Warren has just been awarded a massively oversized boxing glove as his prize... he also wins £2.3m ($3m) too.

  9. Postpublished at 01:36 2 June

    01:36 2 June

    There was talk earlier tonight of Deontay Wilder v Anthony Joshua later this year. That fight is surely off the table now? I don't think many people want to see that.

    I'd much rather see Joshua and Daniel Dubois in an all-British affair, possibly at Wembley and maybe even with the IBF title on the line.

    Dubois is now the IBF 'interim' champion but could be upgraded to world champion if Oleksandr Usyk is stripped of that belt in the coming weeks or months.

    Time for a vote.

    Thumbs up for Dubois v Joshua or thumbs down for Joshua v Wilder.

  10. Postpublished at 01:34 2 June

    01:34 2 June

    Darren Barker
    Former world middleweight champion on DAZN

    I'm pretty sure Zhang will call out AJ here.

  11. Zhang beats Wilder by knockoutpublished at 01:30 2 June

    01:30 2 June

    Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Results, reaction and analysis as Deontay Wilder suffers defeat (5)Image source, BBC Sport

  12. Postpublished at 01:30 2 June

    01:30 2 June

    Zhang beats Wilder by knockout

    Darren Barker
    Former world middleweight champion on DAZN

    A big name and a big win for Zhang. I think it is maybe time to celebrate the career of Deontay Wilder, I don't think we'll ever be seeing him in a ring again.

  13. Postpublished at 01:30 2 June

    01:30 2 June

    Zhang beats Wilder by knockout

    Wilder was looking to throw a right of his own when that sequence started but Zhang landed first and clean.

    Wilder tells his corner that "he's fine" as he wipe blood from a cut under his right eye.

    Is this the last time we see him in a boxing ring? He's never looked the same since those two defeats against Tyson Fury.

  14. Round fivepublished at 01:28 2 June

    01:28 2 June

    Wilder v Zhang

    It's waved off.

    The Bronze Bomber fails to beat the count.

    Zhang's power prevails.

    He caught Wilder with a right and the American turned his back. When he turned back to face Zhang he was met with another right and went down.

    Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Results, reaction and analysis as Deontay Wilder suffers defeat (6)Image source, Getty Images

  15. Round five - knockdown!published at 01:26 2 June

    01:26 2 June

    Wilder v Zhang

    Wilder's corner ask for more... we all do!

    And he comes to life. His right hand comes to life.

    Where has this been for the first four rounds?

    Zhang eats a right hook and shells up, Wilder senses his moment and goes in for more.

    Wilder is down. Caught with a right and then a left!

    Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Results, reaction and analysis as Deontay Wilder suffers defeat (7)Image source, Getty Images

  16. Postpublished at 01:24 2 June

    01:24 2 June

    Wilder v Zhang

    If you think you're tired, spare a thought for those ringside. It's almost 3:30 in the morning there.

  17. Round fourpublished at 01:24 2 June

    01:24 2 June

    Wilder v Zhang

    I had high hopes for this final fight of the night, especially considering some of the high-quality boxing we've seen already on this card, but this is failing to spark into life at the moment.

    Zhang connects with a straight left.

    That's pretty much it. A couple of jabs and the bell rings.

    Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Results, reaction and analysis as Deontay Wilder suffers defeat (8)Image source, Getty Images

  18. Get Involvedpublished at 01:21 2 June

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    Rich: "Deontay Wilder is done competing with the big boys. His last four fights have been abysmal."

  19. Postpublished at 01:20 2 June

    01:20 2 June

    Wilder v Zhang

    Barry Jones
    Former world champion on DAZN

    Wilder is reluctant to go because he knows what is coming back at home. He's lost the confidence to commit to the punches.

Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5: Results, reaction and analysis as Deontay Wilder suffers defeat (2024)

FAQs

Who has Wilder lost to? ›

That is part of Wilder's legacy, that he didn't get many big fights, and when he did, he didn't win them. He lost a one-sided decision to Joseph Parker last December before being completely overwhelmed by Zhang, a 41-year old ex-title challenger coming off a loss to Parker of his own.

What is Deontay Wilder's height and weight? ›

Will Wilder retire? ›

Wilder said before the fight he would seriously consider retirement if he suffered another defeat, but there has been no official announcement about his future. He would have plenty of options if he continues fighting and seems to be popular with the Saudi Arabian powerbrokers.

Is Deontay Wilder good? ›

Deontay Wilder is one of the greatest punchers in boxing history. His record of 43-4-1 (42 KOs) is an outstanding one. He held a heavyweight title for five years and defended it 10 times.

How heavy is Tyson Fury? ›

What is Deontay Wilder's punching power? ›

"Inside PBC Boxing" once had Wilder take a punching bag challenge on a punching machine, and he registered a 927. Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis registered a 939 on the same machine, unbelievably. But that's a machine.

Why did Wilder lose to Parker? ›

Deontay Wilder has blamed travel as one of the reasons behind his surprising loss to Joseph Parker last year. The American suffered a shock loss to Parker at December's Day of Reckoning event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, thanks to a unanimous decision by the judges.

Is Tyson Fury undefeated? ›

Fury suffered a split decision loss as he relinquished his WBC belt and undefeated record, with Usyk becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.

Who has Joseph Parker lost to? ›

The boxer made his debut in 2012 against Dean Garmonsway winning with a TKO. Parker then lost against Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua, both by unanimous decision, in 2018 - and another loss came in 2022 in a fight with Joe Joyce, by KO.

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