During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Zhilei Zhang made some bold statements regarding Anthony Joshua. Zhang, who holds a professional record of 27-2-1 with 22 knockouts, expressed his belief that Joshua is actively avoiding a potential bout between the two heavyweights. Zhang referenced their previous amateur encounter at the 2012 London Olympics, where
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The recent defeat of former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder at the hands of Zhilei Zhang has raised concerns about Wilder’s future in boxing. Wilder’s mother, Deborah Wilder, has publicly called for her son to retire from the sport after his lackluster performance in the ‘5 vs. 5’ tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She believes
Deontay Wilder suffered a devastating knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh, marking a significant decline in his career. Once a dominant force in the heavyweight division, Wilder’s performance against Zhang painted a stark picture of his current abilities. The inability to capitalize on openings, coupled with a lack of aggression, showcased a fighter who
Daniel Dubois made a statement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a career-best performance against Filip Hrgovic. The 26-year-old heavyweight put on an impressive display, ultimately stopping his opponent in eight bloody rounds to claim the IBF interim heavyweight title. This victory solidified Dubois as a legitimate contender in the division, catching the eye of former
Jared Anderson, the undefeated heavyweight contender, is eyeing a potential fight with Zhilei Zhang in Los Angeles. Despite having the opportunity to face Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller, Anderson is looking for a bigger challenge. Zhang, coming off a fifth-round knockout victory over Deontay Wilder, seems to fit the bill. However, Zhang’s media and sponsorship obligations
After the recent defeat of Deontay Wilder by Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh, retired boxing great Lennox Lewis has publicly stated that he believes Wilder should retire. Lewis expressed concern for Wilder’s health and well-being, suggesting that it would be wise for the former heavyweight champion to hang up his gloves while he still has his
New Zealand heavyweight contender, Joseph Parker, recently analyzed Deontay Wilder’s fight against Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh and pointed out the flaws in Wilder’s strategy. According to Parker, Wilder failed to use movement and mix up his jabs effectively, which ultimately cost him the fight. Instead of displaying agility and a varied jabbing technique, Wilder resorted
Following his impressive fifth-round knockout victory over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang wasted no time in calling out Anthony Joshua for his next fight. Zhang boldly stated that he would be willing to face Joshua if he didn’t already have an opponent lined up. Despite his confidence, promoter Eddie Hearn did not mention Zhang as a
In an electrifying match at the ‘5 Vs. 5’ card in Saudi Arabia, Zhilei Zhang emerged victorious over Deontay Wilder with a spectacular 5th round knockout. The defining moment came when “Big Bang” delivered a powerful right hand that left Wilder disoriented, attempting to communicate with the referee. Seizing the opportunity, Zhang unleashed a second
The highly anticipated fight between heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang is set to headline the Queenberry vs. Matchroom ‘5 vs. 5’ card, which will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET / 7 pm UK time. Fight
In the lead-up to tonight’s fight between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, podcast host Teddy Atlas has expressed concerns about Wilder’s over-reliance on his power. Atlas believes that Wilder’s record-breaking number of knockouts has led him to neglect the development of his technical skills and overall strategy in the ring. According to Atlas, Wilder’s tendency
The upcoming DAZN PPV main event featuring Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang is a crucial moment for both fighters. With both boxers experiencing a decline in their respective careers, this fight is a make-or-break situation. Recent losses to Joseph Parker have raised concerns about their abilities to compete at the highest level. While Zhang showed
The official weigh-in results for the upcoming heavyweight bout between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang have set the stage for what could be a massive showdown. Zhang, tipping the scales at 282.8 pounds, holds a significant weight advantage over Wilder, who came in at 214.6 pounds. The staggering 68-pound difference between the two fighters is
Deontay Wilder is no stranger to making bold predictions when it comes to his fights. He has made it clear that he is aiming for a stunning first-round knockout when he steps into the ring against Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Wilder has even gone as far as comparing his knockout plans to Muhammad
During the final press conference, Zhilei Zhang made a bold claim that promoter Eddie Hearn chose Deontay Wilder as his team captain for his Matchroom stable simply to “kiss his a**” in hopes of signing a promotional contract with him. This accusation brought a laugh out of the crowd and raised eyebrows in the boxing