Zhilei Zhang labels Anthony Johsua a “cash cow” after AJ agrees to Francis Ngannou bout

Zhilei Zhang

Zhilei Zhang

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The forty-year-old boxer Zhilei Zhang has made it known that he wants to compete against well-known heavyweight fighters. Though he is the WBO’s interim heavyweight champion, he regrets not getting the opportunity to face Anthony Joshua, the former world heavyweight champion. There are rumors that Zhang and Wilder will be included on the Joshua vs. … Read more

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Will Deontay Wilder face off against Zhilei Zhang on Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard? Exploring the possibility

Francis Ngannou Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua

Francis Ngannou, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua

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Deontay Wilder, with a record of 43-3-1, has had an amazing career as 42 of his victories have come via knockout. However, following his defeat against Joseph Parker in the ‘Day of Reckoning’ match, things took a turn for the worst. After his devastating defeat, the fight against former World Heavyweight Champion AJ was shelved. … Read more

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Speculated rematch between Zhilei Zhang vs Joe Joyce expected to take place in September

Two months have passed since Zhilei Zhang shockingly defeated Joy Joyce in front of his hometown fans. However, Joyce intended to exact immediate retribution in the rematch. A rematch versus Zhang (25-1-1, 20 KOs) has already been decided upon by Joyce (15-1, 14 KOs) as per the contract. ‘Juggernaut’ has settled to seek an instant … Read more

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Zhilei Zhang throws a dig at Tyson Fury, and demands the title shot and less talk: “He should stop telling fake stuff”

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Zhilei Zhang, also known as the explosive ‘Big Bang,’ has delivered a clever gibe to the heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, demanding a conclusion to the seemingly endless chatter and a start to some real action inside the squared circle. Fresh off an electrifying victory over Joe Joyce in the heart of London, Zhang’s name has … Read more

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Joe Joyce activates rematch clause with Zhilei Zhang after ‘The Juggernaut’ suffered unexpected TKO loss

Joe Joyce Interim Title

Interim title holder Joe Joyce Via: Sky Sports

Joe Joyce has made a bold move by invoking a clause for a rematch against Zhilei Zhang. In their previous encounter, the British heavyweight, famously known as ‘The Juggernaut,’ was unexpectedly defeated by Zhang. Who secured a sixth-round technical knockout. The defeat was compounded by a gruesome eye injury suffered by Joyce during the bout. … Read more

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Zhilei Zhang adamant on fighting Oleksandr Usyk snubbing Joe Joyce’s immediate rematch request: “My next plan is to fight against him”

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Zhilei Zhang discloses his future plans

Chinese heavyweight boxer Zhilei Zhang has recently made headlines by expressing his preference for a title shot against Oleksandr Usyk over a rematch with Joe Joyce. This comes after Joe Joyce activated the rematch clause following his loss against Zhang on 15 April. Zhilei Zhang wants Oleksandr Usyk Zhang is widely regarded as one of … Read more

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“He’s so stupid lol”: Fans troll Joe Joyce after he imposes rematch clause vs Zhilei Zhang

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Joe Joyce gets mocked by fans for activating rematch clause

British heavyweight boxer Joe Joyce recently activated his rematch clause against Chinese boxer Zhilei Zhang following his sixth round knockout defeat. The decision to trigger the rematch clause has sparked a lot of debate among boxing fans, with some questioning the wisdom of the move. Joe Joyce activated his rematch clause Rematch clauses are a … Read more

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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn sheds light on Joe Joyce’s Zhilei Zhang defeat advising rematch or retirement

Joe Joyce

Veteran British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn had some strong words to say about Joe Joyce’s recent performance against Zhiliei Zhang. Joe Joyce is not an ‘elite’ heavyweight, in Hearn’s opinion. Zhilei Zhang recently defeated the Brit for the first time in his professional career, a shocking upset that Hearn thinks “shows his level.” Hearn didn’t … Read more

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“I’m ok just got a bruised eye”- Joe Joyce calls for Zhilei Zhang rematch despite horrific sixth-round loss

Joe Joyce speaks in an interview

Joe Joyce suffered a devastating loss against Zhilei Zhang in the sixth round of the fight that took place in London at the Copper Box Arena. The British heavyweight’s hopes of earning a title shot went down the drain after losing this WBO interim title bout. Speaking about this heavyweight clash, Joyce absorbed a ton … Read more

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“Fury doesn’t have that chin”: Zhilei Zhang vows to KO Tyson Fury after dominating triumph against Joe Joyce

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Zhilei Zhang wants to KO Tyson Fury next

Zhilei Zhang stunned the world with a stupendous victory over Joe Joyce. And he did not stop there. Zhang immediately called out Tyson Fury after the fight. Not only that, Zhang promised to knock Fury out if the fight sees the light of day. The Chinese heavyweight made a statement on April 15. Odds were … Read more

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