Zhang calls the Ukrainian for a face-to-face meeting
Chinese heavyweight, WBO interim belt holder Zhang Zhilei calls for a head-to-head fight for the world heavyweight champion according to WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO Alexandra Usik.
“Usyk has something to prove in heavyweight. Alexander fought Joshua when Anthony was out of shape. In my opinion, these victories don’t mean anything.”
“Yeah, it’s not easy to get three belts, but he came up from cruiserweight and he’s still a cruiserweight. So if we go into the ring together, he’ll go to bed early.”
“China needs this fight. It’s not up to me, but the whole country needs such a high-level sporting event. China will like it if Usyk agrees to fight there.”
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn previously named the Chinese heavyweight among possible contenders for a fight with the Briton. Hearn noted that Zhilei may not be ready for the fight in December.
Zhilei in his last fight defeated Joe Joyce in a rematch, which took place in London. Zhang knocked out the Briton in the third round. After the fight, Zhang alternately challenged Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usik to a fight.
Previously, Zhilei’s manager Terry Lane stated that Tyson Fury was the first target for their team. Lane believes that three boxers remain at the top of the heavyweight division – Usyk, Fury and Zhang, while the rest are much lower than this three.
Source: Sportarena
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