Zhilei Zhang

Chinese boxer (born 1983)

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Zhilei Zhang is a Chinese professional boxer. He previously held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim heavyweight title between 2023 and March 2024. As an amateur, he won bronze medals at the 2007 and 2009 World Championships, and a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics, all in the super-heavyweight division. As of January 2024, Zhang is ranked as the world's third-best active heavyweight by The Ring magazine.

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Wilder confident Joshua fight will take place Former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder tells BBC Sport he is "90%" sure a fight with Anthony Joshua will happen in the future, as he prepares to face Zhilei Zhang on 1 June. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2024
Wilder '90%' sure Joshua fight will happen Heavyweight Deontay Wilder says it would be a "shame" if he and Anthony Joshua never fought as he prepares to fight Zhilei Zhang. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2024
Wilder to face Zhang after signing for Matchroom Heavyweight Deontay Wilder has signed with Matchroom Boxing and will face Zhilei Zhang as part of the five-versus-five card against Queensberry Promotions in June BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024

Joyce labours to 10th-round knockout win over Ali Joe Joyce grinds out a much-needed win over Kash Ali in the former Olympic medallist's first bout since being knocked out by Zhilei Zhang last year. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2024
'Disappointed' Joyce vows to fight on after Zhang loss Briton Joe Joyce says he will not walk away from boxing after being knocked out by Zhilei Zhang in their heavyweight rematch. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023
Joyce rules out retirement after Zhang rematch loss British heavyweight Joe Joyce says his second consecutive defeat to Zhilei Zhang is "not the end of the world" and rules out retirement. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023

Zhang sensationally stops Joyce in round three Heavyweight Joe Joyce was sensationally stopped in the third round by Zhilei Zhang in London, leaving the Briton's dream of securing a world-title shot in tatters. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2023
Zhang v Joyce II - big-fight predictions Before British heavyweight Joe Joyce looks to avenge defeat to Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday, BBC Sport rounds up predictions from the boxing world. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2023
Zhang loss 'just a blip' or was Joyce found out? Joe Joyce says his loss to Zhilei Zhang was "just a blip", but can the British heavyweight make amends against the Chinese southpaw in Saturday's rematch? BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2023
Defeat by Zhang was 'harsh lesson' for Joyce British heavyweight Joe Joyce says his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in April was a "harsh lesson to learn". BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2023

Zhang v Joyce 2: Briton targets revenge in heavyweight rematch Follow live text updates as Zhilei Zhang aims to upset Joe Joyce again in their heavyweight rematch at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2023
Bulked up Joyce at career heaviest for Zhang rematch Joe Joyce says he "took on constructive criticism" to weigh a career heaviest 20st 1lb for Saturday's rematch with Zhilei Zhang at Wembley's OVO Arena. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2023
12 rounds with... Joe Joyce - iconic ring-walks, art & cheerleading BBC Sport goes 12 rounds with British heavyweight Joe Joyce before his rematch with Zhilei Zhang. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2023	Heavyweight Zhang vows to 'end Joyce's career' Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang tells British fighter Joe Joyce "I'm here to end your career" before Saturday's rematch at Wembley's OVO Arena. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2023
A defeat is only a loss when you give up - Yarde In his BBC Sport column, Anthony Yarde reflects on moving forward after defeat and how Joe Joyce can get revenge over Zhilei Zhang. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2023	GB's Joyce will not change style for Zhang rematch Briton Joe Joyce defends his fighting style, saying he has no intention of a dramatic reinvention for his heavyweight rematch with Zhilei Zhang. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023
Joyce-Zhang heavyweight rematch set for September The rematch between British heavyweight Joe Joyce and China's Zhilei Zhang will take place at Wembley's OVO Arena on 23 September. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2023	Joyce triggers heavyweight rematch with Zhang British heavyweight Joe Joyce triggers his rematch with China's Zhilei Zhang. BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2023
I will be back despite 'Terminator eye' - Joyce Heavyweight Joe Joyce says he will be back despite suffering a "Terminator eye" injusry in his shock loss to Zhilei Zhang in London. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2023	The journey will continue, says defeated Joyce British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2023
Joyce suffers shock defeat against China's Zhang British heavyweight Joe Joyce's world-title ambitions are derailed as he suffers a sixth-round technical knockout loss to China's Zhilei Zhang at London's Copper Box Arena. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	Watch: Joyce weighs-in 22lbs lighter than Zhang Watch as Briton Joe Joyce weighs in 22lbs lighter than China's Zhilei Zhang for Saturday's heavyweight fight in London. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023
Joyce more than a stone lighter than Zhang English heavyweight Joe Joyce was much the lighter man as he tipped the scales for his fight against Zhilei Zhang on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023	Joyce v Zhang: Updates from heavyweight fight Follow live text updates of Joe Joyce's heavyweight fight against Zhilei Zhang at the Copper Box Arena in London. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023
'I'll bang everything' - Zhang jokes before Joyce fight Chinese boxer Zhilei Zhang makes reporters laugh as he says he will "bang everything" before Saturday's heavyweight fight with Joe Joyce. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2023	British heavyweight Joyce to fight Zhang in April Heavyweight Joe Joyce will put his unbeaten record on the line against China's Zhang Zhilei in London in April. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023