Eddie Hearn names UK heavyweight struggle he needs to see on subsequent Matchroom vs Queensberry card | Boxing Information

Eddie Hearn has revealed a home heavyweight conflict that has been mentioned for the following Matchroom Boxing vs Queensberry Promotions occasion, which he suspects can be “even larger” than the primary present.

It was in June 2024 when the inaugural 5v5 card took place, leading to Queensberry boss Frank Warren successful by a landslide of 10-0.

The factors system concerned bonuses for stoppage victories and the respective captains of every promotional staff, who occurred to be Hamzah Sheeraz and Deontay Wilder.

Queensberry’s triumph was due to this fact enhanced by Sheeraz claiming an Eleventh-round end over Austin Williams, whereas Wilder’s fifth-round stoppage defeat to Zhilei Zhang solely added to Matchroom’s woes.

A rematch between the 2 promotional outfits is being focused for later this yr, nevertheless, giving Hearn the chance to precise his revenge in a possible 7v7 showdown.

The Matchroom boss has already mentioned the potential of a rematch between Callum Smith and Joshua Buatsi, who squared off in an enthralling light-heavyweight dustup in February 2025.

By way of heavyweight motion, although, Hearn has informed IFL TV that Johnny Fisher and Dillian Whyte may collide in an sudden crossroads conflict.

“Johnny Fisher in opposition to Dillian Whyte. These discussions began [nearly two weeks ago]. This [Matchroom vs Queensberry card] can be even larger than the primary one. This can have a way more home slant on it as properly.”

Fisher has had only one outing, a fourth-round end over the little-known Ivan Balaz, since his fifth-round stoppage defeat to Dave Allen in Might 2025.

Whyte, in the meantime, has not fought since his first-round defeat to Moses Itauma final August, when the 38-year-old regarded his age as he did not comprise the explosive motion of his youthful opponent.