Heavyweight boxing fans are in for a treat as Deontay Wilder is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the ring this Saturday night against Zhilei Zhang.
The clash between these two titans of the squared circle promises to be one of the most entertaining fights of their careers. Both Wilder and Zhang are coming off losses to Joseph Parker, with the Kiwi boxer defeating Wilder in December 2023 and Zhang in March.
Now, the pair find themselves at a crossroads, with both fighters eager to come out on top in this crucial showdown. Wilder is still eyeing a mega-fight with Anthony Joshua, while Zhang is looking to position himself for a shot at a world title.
The match-up is part of the Matchroom vs Queensberry five-on-five line-up, with Wilder fighting under the Matchroom banner and Zhilei Zhang representing Queensberry.
In addition to the main event, fans can also look forward to a thrilling undercard bout between Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic.
The Wilder vs Zhang showdown is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The co-main event ring-walks are expected to begin around 9.30pm UK time.
UK viewers can catch all the action on DAZN and TNT Sports, with the option to live stream the fights on the discovery+ app for TNT Sports or the DAZN app for DAZN. Subscription options for DAZN include £9.99-a-month for a year-long commitment or a flexible pass for £19.99-a-month that allows for cancellation at any time.
The full card for the event includes exciting matchups such as Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad for the WBA light-heavyweight title, as well as several other compelling fights featuring top talent from both Matchroom and Queensberry promotions.
