Zhilei Zhang is a Chinese professional boxer born on May 2, 1983, in Henan, China. Zhang signed a promotional contract with Dynasty Boxing. He made his professional debut in an impressive fashion by knocking out Curtis Tate on August 8, 2014, in the inaugural round of the bout and securing a win.
Zhilei Zhang was involved in a bout that resulted in a draw against Jerry Forrest on August 20, 2022, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. He has a knockout rate of 74.1%, out of his 20 knockout victories, his initial 18 have come in the early rounds and two in the mid-rounds
Zhang currently holds the WBO interim heavyweight title for which he defeated the British boxer Joe Joyce at Copper Box Arena, London, England on April 15, 2023, via knockout in the sixth round.
Zhilei Zhang Loss
Zhilei Zhang suffered his only professional career loss at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on August 20, 2022, against Fillip Hrgovic. He is considered one of the best active heavyweight competitors inside the squared circle. He has a professional record of 25 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw out of his total 27 fights.
Has Zhang ever been knocked down?
Anthony Joshua dropped Zhilei Zhang in the London Olympics in 2012 before making his professional boxing debut. Joshua sent Zhang to the canvas after landing a big right hand in the second round of the bout.
Has there ever been a Chinese heavyweight Champion?
Zhilei Zhang born in Henan, China on May 2, 1983, is the first Chinese to win a WBO interim heavyweight boxing title. He created history after securing a victory over Joe Joyce in London, England.
Zhilei Zhang Next Fight
Zhilei Zhang is scheduled to face British boxer Joe Joyce on September 23, 2023, at OVO Arena Wembley, London. Zhang handed over the first loss to Joe Joyce in his professional career at Copper Box Arena, London, England on April 15, 2023, by knocking him out in the sixth round.
FAQs
Q. Who has Zhilei Zhang lost to?
A. Zhilei Zhang lost to Fillip Hrgovic in August 2022.
A. Zhilei Zhang lost to Fillip Hrgovic in August 2022.
Q. Has Zhilei Zhang lost via knockout?
A. No, Zhilei Zhang has never lost a fight via knockout.
A. No, Zhilei Zhang has never lost a fight via knockout.
Q. Has Zhilei Zhang won a professional boxing title?
A. Yes, he has held the interim heavyweight title since April 2023.
A. Yes, he has held the interim heavyweight title since April 2023.
Q. What is Zhilei Zhang’s professional record?
A. Zhilei Zhang has 25 wins, 1 loss, and a draw to his credit in his professional record.
A. Zhilei Zhang has 25 wins, 1 loss, and a draw to his credit in his professional record.
Q. When did Zhilei Zhang make his professional debut?
A. He made his professional debut on August 8, 2014.
A. He made his professional debut on August 8, 2014.
