Deontay Wilder knocked out by Zhilei Zhang as Queensberry dominates Matchroom

Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Zhilei Zhang in the fifth round on Saturday as Queensberry dominated Matchroom in a unique team-based event in Saudi Arabia.

The innovative format saw Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren each choose their representatives across five matchups, with Wilder the former’s appointed man and Hamzah Sheeraz his Queensberry counterpart.

Fighters were awarded one point for a decision win, two points for a knockout or a technical knockout and zero points for a draw, with the captains’ points worth double.

Wilder and Zhang both looked tentative to start the bout, but – in the clash of heavy hitters – Zhang struck first.

ZHILEI ZHANG KNOCKS OUT WILDER IN THE 5th ROUND AND IT'S ALL OVER