H.E. Advisor Turki Alalshikh, the big boss of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), dropped a bombshell. He’s brokered a deal between the heavy-hitters of the boxing promotion world: Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions and Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing. Get ready for an epic showdown as these promotional titans lock horns in a groundbreaking five-on-five fight night.
H.E. Turki Alalshikh quipped, “This is what the boxing die-hards and bare-knuckle enthusiasts have been drooling over. We’re talking about the cream of the crop, stepping into the ring for this five-on-five rumble. Riyadh Calendar’s amped up to roll out more of these adrenaline-pumping extravaganzas.” He then threw in, “These dynamite alliances are cooking up more unforgettable sports showdowns for fans across the planet.”
This electrifying collaboration, set to unroll during Riyadh Calendar, is primed to deliver a knockout experience for boxing fans far and wide.
Circle the date and keep your eyes peeled for the fight card, set to be unveiled at a press conference during the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight week in March.
Frank Warren couldn’t contain his excitement: “We’ve always been up for a scrap, and this one’s juicy. Honestly, it’s a mind-bender – one of the most tantalizing boxing spectacles you could conjure up. It’s the ultimate showdown to see which team packs a harder punch. Hats off to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, the real game-changer here. He’s pumped fresh life into the ring. This Queensberry vs Matchroom clash has everything a promoter dreams of: Rivalries, larger-than-life personalities, a dash of history, and fierce competition. Time to see who walks away with the bragging rights.”
Eddie Hearn threw his two cents in: “For ages, it’s been the Hearns and the Warrens, Matchroom tangling with Queensberry. This feud is legendary in the boxing realm. Thanks to the unmatched vision of His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh, we saw a handshake that nearly broke the internet. Now, the world’s leading promoters are gearing up to go full throttle in a grudge match for the history books. It’s the best squaring off against the best, and this unprecedented night of boxing in Riyadh is going to be etched in memories for a long, long time.”