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  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 1 June

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    Wilder in for a whole world of trouble tonight, big Zhang is going to retire him.

    Howard, Blackpool

    Zhang to win by KO within first 3 rounds.

    Ben, Farnborough

    A lot of love out there for Zhilei Zhang tonight.

    Two big-hitters, I'd be shocked if this fight goes the distance.

  2. Postpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 1 June

    Sheeraz v Williams

    Brilliant song choice from Austin Williams, I must say. He walks down the ramp to an all-time classic in the form of 'Immigrant Song' by Led Zeppelin.

    Sheeraz has a lot of pressure shoulders as he makes his way down the ramp. The Queensberry side he is captain of already lead the night 2-0 and that lead will at least double, should Sheeraz get the job done here.

  3. What's the score, Frank?published at 22:03 British Summer Time 1 June

    Frank Warren with Nick BallImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'Get business done, it's as simple as that'published at 22:00 British Summer Time 1 June

    Sheeraz v Williams

    Hamzah Sheeraz speaking before facing Austin Williams to DAZN: "Just go in there and get business done, it is as simple as that.

    On the prospect of adding double points for Queensberry as team captain: "It would mean a lot, it would definitely mean a lot. I'm just locked in."

  5. Postpublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 1 June

    If Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren can bury the hatchet, there's hope for us all!

    Who else from the world of sport or entertainment would you like to see put their rivalry to bed?

    Here's one example off the top of my head to get the ball rolling...

    How about the Gallagher brothers Liam and Noel? An Oasis reunion would make my year!

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  6. 'We'd be fools to mess this up'published at 21:58 British Summer Time 1 June

    Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn sit side-by-sideImage source, Getty Images

    The new union of Matchroom's Eddie Hearn and Queensberry's Frank Warren can only be a positive for the majority of boxing fans, right?

    If tonight's card is a sign of things to come then I'm all in.

    Let's not forget that former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is part of the Matchroom stable and Tyson Fury, also a former two-time heavyweight champion, is on the books of Queensberry, and we'd all finally love to see those two British rivals get into the ring.

    We might just be on the precipice of something special if this card lives up to expectation.

    "We'd be fools to mess this up," Warren told BBC Sport.

    "Our respective fighters are getting tremendous opportunities, making lots of money."

  7. Postpublished at 21:57 British Summer Time 1 June

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport boxing reporter

    Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren have promised to not stop gloating if they win. Apparently the Matchroom and Queensberry staff are all on the same plane back to London tomorrow morning. That could be interesting!

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 1 June

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    Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew: "Liverpool we have a new world champion!! Well done Nick Ball, you little star!! Amazing fight and a great result."

  9. Boxing with Bunce: Team Queensberrypublished at 21:54 British Summer Time 1 June

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    As always, we've got some podcast action for you to tune in to.

    Steve Bunce is joined by former super-featherweight world champion Barry Jones to run the rule over team Queensberry.

    The pair discuss the chances of each of the five fighters and also have a little chat with Queensberry chief Frank Warren.

    Listen to the full podcast here.

  10. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 1 June

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    Former flyweight world champion Charlie Edwards: "Buzzing for Nick Ball becoming a world champion he deserves it especially after the last decision! Welcome to the world champ club! 2-0 Frank Warren I believe it could be all over after the next fight!"

  11. Postpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 1 June

    What a fight that was.

    Nick Ball returns to Saudi Arabia, where he was unfortunate to fight to a draw with Rey Vargas and miss out on the WBC featherweight title in March, and does the business at the second attempt.

    He's leaving Riyadh with the WBA featherweight title.

    That win has given Queensberry a 2-0 lead over Matchroom.

    There are still three fights left, though, and both captains are yet to get into the ring. Remember it's double points if they win.

    What are your thoughts now?

    Hit thumbs up if you think Queensberry end the night with a win or thumbs down for Matchroom.

    Nick Ball poses with his world title with Frank WarrenImage source, Reuters
  12. 'Fight of the year contender'published at 21:48 British Summer Time 1 June

    Ball beats Ford by split decision

    Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn on DAZN: "That was a fight of the year contender.

    "I had Ray edging the fight but I can't begrudge Nick."

  13. 'He's a dynamo'published at 21:47 British Summer Time 1 June

    Ball beats Ford by split decision

    Queensberry promoter Frank Warren on DAZN: "I love him. I'm a big admirer of him, I have been from day one.

    "He's a dynamo and is relentless. It takes two great fighters to make a great fight and I take my hat off to Ray Ford.

    "Nick got robbed the last time out, he should be unified champion now but I'm delighted for him."

    Nick Ball with his world titleImage source, Reuters
  14. 'I had to dig deep'published at 21:45 British Summer Time 1 June

    Ball beats Ford by split decision

    New WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball on DAZN: "I'm made up. I should be two-time [champion] but it's not the case. I'm the champ now so it doesn't really matter.

    "My style is all action and putting pressure on and I did that well. It paid off.

    "This is boxing, you're going to get hit. It's how you recover and come back, that's a true champion and that's what I am now.

    "He's a tough man and a class boxer. I had to dig deep to get the belt."

    On looking to add more titles to his collection: "I'll see what is next. I'm ready whenever. I just wait for the call."

  15. Queensberry go 2-0 uppublished at 21:43 British Summer Time 1 June

    Ball beats Ford via split decision

    We've seen two tight fights so far, but Queensberry have come out on top in the first two so far, taking a 2-0 lead in this 5v5 event.

    Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has just said he sees that bout as a fight of the year contender and he's not wrong.

  16. Ball wins world title by split decisionpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 1 June
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    Liverpool's Nick Ball is the new WBA world featherweight champion!

    He wins the fight via split decision.

    All three rounds ended with scores of 115-113 in what was such a close contest.

    When Ford was given the fight by the first judge, he was very confident he had won that.

    It really could have gone either way, but Ball's tenacity and determination sees him through.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:37 British Summer Time 1 June

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    Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie: "I had Ball by a round, what a fight."

    Former world champion Anthony Crolla: "Brilliant fight that!! 2 really good fights so far."

  18. Round twelvepublished at 21:35 British Summer Time 1 June

    Ford v Ball

    A thrilling end to a thrilling contest.

    They both knew they had to go for it. Ball lands one excellently and against the ropes, Ford returns with a blow of his own.

    Both men have recent history of 12th round knockouts and there was a real feeling a knockout was coming when Ford landed a superb left uppercut.

    Ball responds with a brilliant combination to the body.

    I don't think too many people would be adverse to watching that over again and again.

    Both men celebrate and you cannot blame them.

  19. Postpublished at 21:32 British Summer Time 1 June

    Ford v Ball

    Ford's corner admit they don't know if he is on top in this one or not.

    It is very honest from what has been a very close contest.

  20. Round elevenpublished at 21:31 British Summer Time 1 June

    Ford v Ball

    Ford spends a portion of round 11 against the ropes as Ball continues to show his speed and energy.

    Ford gets his way back into the middle of the ring, gets the odd one to land and when he does, Ball almost encourages him to do more of the same.

    No matter how it ends from here, these two have fought excellently.

    Nick Ball punches Raymond FordImage source, Getty Images