Boxing is booming right now, and the spectacular action is set to continue with a mouth-watering night of bouts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.As part of their new link-up with Saudi adviser and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al-Sheikh, big-time boxing promoters Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing and Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions have selected five fighters from their respective stables to go to war with each other on what promises to be an explosive night ofboxing in the Middle East.From domestic tear grudge matches, a featherweight world championship fight and two heavyweight dust-ups, the stellar bill is likely to have fans both in Riyadh and watching at home on television on the edge of their seats as the two promoters battle it out for the bragging rights.
Extra points are available for a win by knockout, while either side's selected team captain can also acquire additional points through a victory of their own.Record Sport's two boxing nuts sat down to give their predictions ahead of an unprecedented night in the history of the sport.ANTHONY EVANS: Reigning champion Ford is a rising star, but I give the edge to hard-hitting Scouser Ball, who was robbed of a world title of his own back in March. Winner - BallGRAEME YOUNG: Ford looked incredible down the stretch against Otabek Kholmatov and he will be too hot for Ball to handle . Winner – FordANTHONY EVANS: He may be younger, but Scottish boxer Hutchinson is stepping up to a level he hasn't fought at before against former world title challenger Richards. Winner - RichardsGRAEME YOUNG: Craig Richards is a fighter who can rise to the occasion or his level sinks if the pressure is off.
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