Is the ‘5 v 5’ Model the Future of Boxing?

On Thursday’s episode of ProBox TV’s “Deep Waters,” the panel discussed the potential and future viability of Saturday’s ‘5 v 5’ Queensberry-against-Matchroom event and cards like it. Analysts Paulie Malignaggi, Chris Algieri and Timothy Bradley Jr. note the significance of outside money in funding the event, the importance of a good showing for the promoters involved and who ultimately wins – fighters, promoters or fans – as a result.