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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.

Tonight’s "5 vs 5" bill in Saudi Arabia features five boxers from Queensberry Promotions against five from Matchroom Boxing.

Featherweight contender Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington is on the brink of a world title opportunity, but first he'll need to overcome Mexico's tough Jose Enrique Vivas on June 8 in New York City.

In the main event last night at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, scheduled for 10-rounds in the super lightweight division, Kevin Brown (5-0, 3 KOs) defeated Idalberto Umara (12-3, 8 KOs) by spilt decision.


Complications from an ulcer will restrict Mike Tyson's training in the coming weeks, which led Most Valuable Promotions to postpone the heavyweight matchup between Tyson and Jake Paul set for July 20 in Arlington, Texas.

Zhilei Zhang outweighed Deontay Wilder by almost 70lbs ahead of their fight in the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia tomorrow (June 1) night. With 63 knockouts between them, their fight has captured the imagination more than any other on the 5 x 5 bill, that features fighters from Queensberry Promotions and Matchroom boxers against one another.

Headlining the event titled “Night of Champions” is a 10-round WBA Continental super lightweight title clash between Kevin Brown (4-0, 3 KOs) and Idalberto Umara (12-2, 8 KOs). In the eight-round heavyweight co-main event, Gurgen Hovhannisyan (5-0, 5 KOs) battles Luis Pascual (19-10, 17 KOs). All the action takes place at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on May 31, 2024. Fans around the world can witness the action-packed event live on DAZN.