“We’ve started negotiations with Queensbury about another 5v5, and it’s mouth-watering. Actually, not 5v5, it’s 7v7,” Hearn told iFL TV.
The first meeting in June 2024 ended in an outright victory for Frank Warren’s team. Queensberry won all five games, including wins for Nick Ball, Hamzah Sheeraz, Daniel Dubois, Zhilei Zhang and Willy Hutchinson.
Hearn believes a rematch could be even bigger, especially if it takes place in Britain.
“These discussions started two or three days ago,” Hearn said. “But to be honest, I’m like, listen, we got beat 5-nil, right? Start it back up. Give us another chance.
“And now I think everyone is ready. And this one will be even bigger than the first one. It will have a much more local slant for the UK as well, and of course it will be in London. It will be in the UK.”
Several potential fights have already been discussed.
Hearn has identified a rematch between Callum Smith and Joshua Buatsi as one possibility if Dmitry Bivol decides not to take on Smith. He also mentioned Giorgio Visioli against British lightweight champion Louie O’Doherty, George Liddard against Denzel Bentley, and a heavyweight clash between Johnny Fisher and Dillian Whyte.
The Smith-Buatsi rematch is likely to be the highest profile matchup under consideration. Smith defeated Buatsi in a Fight of the Year contender in January 2025 and is currently the WBO mandatory challenger for Bivol’s light heavyweight title.
No date has been finalized, but Hearn has indicated the event is being booked for later this year as Matchroom seeks to avenge its one-sided defeat in the original series.
The first 5v5 gave Queensberry bragging rights. Hearn now wants another chance to change the score.
