Countdown to glory: Riyadh Season’s ‘5 vs. 5’ boxing spectacle set to thrill global audiences

Featuring a stellar lineup of top boxers from around the world, the “5 vs. 5” global showdown at the Kingdom Arena promises to deliver unparalleled excitement and fierce competition. (Supplied)
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Updated 26 May 2024
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Countdown to glory: Riyadh Season’s ‘5 vs. 5’ boxing spectacle set to thrill global audiences

  • Russian powerhouse Dmitry Bivol leads the pack as fight world’s biggest names prepare for Kingdom Arena showdown

RIYADH: In a thrilling culmination of Riyadh Season festivities, boxing enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the “5 vs. 5” global showdown at the Kingdom Arena next Saturday. 

Featuring a stellar lineup of top boxers from around the world, the spectacle promises to deliver unparalleled excitement and fierce competition. 

Leading the pack is Russian powerhouse Dmitry Bivol, a dominant force in the ring and holder of the World Boxing Association super light-heavyweight title since 2017.

Joining him is British fighter Hamzah Sheeraz, the reigning Commonwealth and WBC Silver middleweight champion, alongside American prodigy Austin Williams, the top-ranked amateur boxer on the US team.

The roster boasts an array of international talent, including Libyan champion Malik Zinad, holder of the WBA Mediterranean continental championship, and Chinese fighter Zhilei Zhang, ranked among the world’s top heavyweights. 

Big names such as Deontay Wilder from the US, British pro Daniel Dubois, Filip Hrgovic from Croatia, Willie Hutchinson from Scotland, and British champions Craig Richards and Nick Ball round out the formidable lineup, promising a showcase of skill and athleticism that is sure to captivate audiences worldwide.

The high-profile fight showdown highlights Riyadh Season’s commitment to positioning the Saudi capital as a premier global destination. Drawing spectators from all corners of the globe, it affirms the capital’s growing prominence on the international stage, and reinforces the city’s reputation as a hub for world-class entertainment and sporting excellence.


Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected as president of FIA

Updated 12 December 2025
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected as president of FIA

  • He starts his second 4-year term following the election of his presidential list by the General Assembly in Tashkent

DUBAI: FIA, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organizations worldwide, today confirmed that Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as its president, following the election of his presidential list by the General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.  

Ben Sulayem now begins his second four-year term, having overseen a period of significant renewal and stabilization for the organization since his initial election in 2021. 

Over the past four years, FIA has undergone a wide-ranging transformation, improving governance and operations and restoring the financial health of the federation. These changes have strengthened FIA’s position as the world’s governing body for motorsport and the leading authority on safe, sustainable, and affordable mobility. 

Under Ben Sulayem’s leadership, FIA reversed a $28 million loss in 2021 to a robust operating result of $5.5 million in 2024, the strongest financial result the federation has seen in almost 10 years. 

At the FIA Annual General Assemblies, the organization announced a 2025 operating result forecast of $5.1 million, showing continued momentum and sustained financial improvement. This renewed stability has enabled increased long-term investment in member clubs and strategic programs worldwide. 

Underpinning this momentum is wider institutional reform over the last four years, with strengthened budgetary discipline, enhanced external audit processes and modernized governance structures, resulting in greater transparency, accountability and professional standards across the organization.   

In addition to these reforms, FIA has established a commercial function and strengthened its global institutional identity across both motorsport and mobility, expanding regional development activity, supporting grassroots participation, and deepening engagement with international partners on safety, sustainable mobility and the future of transport. 

Ben Sulayem said: “Thank you to all our FIA members for voting in remarkable numbers and placing your trust in me once again. We have overcome many obstacles, but here today, together, we are stronger than ever.  

“It is truly an honor to be FIA president, and I am committed to continuing to deliver for the FIA, for motorsport, for mobility, and for our member clubs in every region around the world.”