Zhang Zhilei Aims for Homecoming Fight After Wilder Knockout 🥊🇨🇳

Chinese heavyweight boxing sensation Zhang Zhilei is on fire! 🔥 Fresh off his epic fifth-round knockout of former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder in Riyadh, the 41-year-old champ sat down with CGTN Sports Scene for an exclusive chat.

Zhang shared his excitement about bringing a major boxing event to China, saying, \"Our team is working hard to make a top-level fight happen in China. I want Chinese boxing fans to enjoy it on home soil. So many fans stayed up late to watch my fight with Wilder online; I know they're eager for a grand event here.\" 🇨🇳👊

Reflecting on his showdown with Wilder, Zhang credited his balanced use of both hands for keeping the American powerhouse at bay. \"Wilder's right hand is seriously powerful—just look at how he knocked down fighters like Tyson Fury. But I managed to limit his right hand. Both of my hands are powerful, while Wilder relies mainly on his right. I controlled him, so he had no space to attack,\" Zhang explained. 💪

As for what's next, Zhang is eyeing a matchup with one of boxing's big names. \"Since Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set for a rematch in December, they're off the table. But I have plenty of options—maybe a rematch with Joseph Parker, since we have an agreement in place. Anthony Joshua is also a possibility. And there's Agit Kabayel. I'm open to any of them,\" he said with confidence. 🏆

Looks like Zhang Zhilei is ready to bring the heat back home! Stay tuned for more knockout action from this heavyweight hero. 🥊✨

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China's Zhang Zhilei talks about beating Wilder, expects fight at home

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