The city of Riyadh is abuzz with anticipation as it sets the stage for an electrifying 5 vs 5 boxing event slated for the upcoming Saturday, marking another highlight of the Riyadh Season festivities.
At the Kingdom Arena, spectators will be treated to a spectacle of force and finesse as they witness a lineup of the world’s finest boxing champions go head-to-head. Among the contenders is Russia’s Dmitry Bivol, whose impressive reign as the World Boxing Association (WBA) “Super” Light Heavyweight champion has been unchallenged since 2017.
The event will feature a diverse group of boxing talents including the UK’s Hamzah Sheeraz, the current Commonwealth and WBC Silver Middleweight titleholder, and the formidable American fighter Austin Williams, who has carved out a reputation as a top contender in the United States.
The array of international boxing talent continues with Libya’s Malik Zinad, celebrating his Mediterranean WBA continental title, and China’s Zhilei Zhang, who stands as the world’s third-ranking heavyweight boxer.
More renowned names in the boxing world are set to grace the ring; American knockout specialist Deontay Wilder, British heavyweight Daniel Dubois, Croatian force Filip Hrgović, and Scotland’s own Willy Hutchinson are all preparing to showcase their skills.
The British contingent is further strengthened by Craig Richards, the current British Light Heavyweight champion, and Nick Ball, both of whom are gearing up to electrify the crowd with their boxing prowess.