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Zhilei Zhang
Zhilei Zhang

Record

26-1-1

Form

KO 3
TKO 6
UD 12
KO 1
TKO 2

Belts held

WBO Interim World Heavyweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
TBA
Last defence
United Kingdom flag Joyce (15-1-0) KO 3 23-Sep-2023
Time inactive
10 days - (10 days)
Won against
United Kingdom flag Joyce (15-0-0) TKO 6 15-Apr-2023
Time held
171 days - (5 months & 18 days)
Total defences
1
Sep 23 2023
KO 3 United Kingdom flag Joyce (15-1-0)
Activity average
Every 171 days - (5 months & 18 days)
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
None Called Yet
Since a mandatory
171 days - (5 months & 18 days)

Stats

age
40
Height
6' 6" / 198 cm
Reach
78" / 198 cm
Stance
Southpaw (L)

Full record

Wins
26
By KO
21
KO%
81%
Lost
1
Stopped
0
Draws
1
Debut
2014
Pro RDS
93

Ranking @ Heavyweight

ring
4
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Zhilei Zhang profile


What is Zhilei Zhang's Record?

Zhilei Zhang's record currently stands at 26 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Of those 26 wins he has stopped 21 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 81%. In his only defeat, he lost on the scorecards. He's boxed a total of 93 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 3.3 rounds on average.

What was Zhang's last fight?

Zhilei Zhang's last fight took place against Joe Joyce's on 23rd Sep 2023, in London, United Kingdom. He won by knockout in the 3rd round. That fight was 9 days ago.

How active is Zhilei Zhang?

Zhang's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 27 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 6 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 31 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.2 rounds on average.

What belts does Zhilei Zhang hold?

He won WBO Interim World Heavyweight belt against Joe Joyce, beating him by technical knockout in the 6th round on 15th April 2023. He has held this belt for a total of 170 days (5 months and 17 days) and has defended the belt 1 time. He is yet to make a mandatory defence of this belt.

Where is Zhilei Zhang From?

Zhang was born in China.

How Old Is Zhilei Zhang?

The heavyweight is currently 40 years old. He was born on 2nd May 1983, so he will turn 41 in 7 months.

How long has Zhang been fighting?

Zhilei Zhang made his professional debut in August 2014, so he has been a pro for 9 years and 1 month.

How good is Zhilei Zhang?

Zhang is currently ranked 4th by the The Ring at Heavyweight.

How tall is Zhilei Zhang?

Zhang is 6' 6" (6 Foot and 6 inches) which is 198cm (1 meter and 98 centimeters).

What is Zhang's Reach?

His reach is 78 inches (78") which is 198 cm (1 meter and 98 centimeters).

What stance does Zhilei Zhang use?

Zhang fights from a southpaw stance, which means he favours his left hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for Zhilei Zhang?

Some potential future fights for Zhang include Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury, Martin Bakole Ilunga and Filip Hrgovic.

What will be Zhilei Zhang's Next Fight?

Zhilei Zhang doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Zhang include Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury, Martin Bakole Ilunga and Filip Hrgovic.

How can I stream Zhilei Zhang's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Zhang's fights on discovery+ Premium and TNT Sports App.

In the US you can usually stream Zhilei Zhang's fights via ESPN+.

What are some recent Zhilei Zhang results?

Zhilei Zhang has stopped 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Joe Joyce on 23rd September 2023 by knockout in the 3rd round in their WBO Interim World Heavyweight championship fight at OVO Arena Wembley, London, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had defeated Joe Joyce on 15th April 2023 by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBO Interim World Heavyweight championship fight at Copper Box Arena, London.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Filip Hrgovic on 20th August 2022 by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Before that, he had beat Scott Alexander on 7th May 2022 by knockout in the 1st round at T-Mobile Arena, Nevada, United States.

He had won against Craig Lewis on 27th November 2021 by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.

Zhilei Zhang Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
40May 02, 1983China198 cm198 cmsouthpawHeavyweight (200+ lb)
Zhilei Zhang Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
26-1-1262181%101932014
Zhilei Zhang Rankings
WeightThe Ring MagazineWBCIBFWBAWBO
Heavyweight4----
Zhilei Zhang Recent Contests
DateOpponentResultReplayVenue
2023-09-23Joe JoyceWon (KO 3)OVO Arena Wembley, London, United Kingdom
2023-04-15Joe JoyceWon (TKO 6)Copper Box Arena, London, United Kingdom
2022-08-20Filip HrgovicLost (UD 12)Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2022-05-07Scott AlexanderWon (KO 1)T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV, United States
2021-11-27Craig LewisWon (TKO 2)Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, NY, United States
2021-02-27Jerry ForrestDraw (MD 10)Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, United States
2020-11-07Devin VargasWon (KO 4)Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Florida, United States
2019-11-30Andriy RudenkoWon (UD 10) watch replay Casino de Monte Carlo Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo, Monaco
2018-09-28Don HaynesworthWon (TKO 3)Changsha social work college gymnasium, Changsha, China
2018-07-20Eugen BuchmuellerWon (KO 1)WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Iowa, United States
2017-09-23Byron PolleyWon (TKO 1)Hartman Arena, Kansas, United States
2017-08-05Nick GuivasWon (TKO 1)Claridge Hotel & Casino, New Jersey, United States

Zhilei Zhang's next fight

When is Zhilei Zhang's Next Fight?

Zhilei Zhang doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Zhang include Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury, Martin Bakole Ilunga and Filip Hrgovic.

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How can I stream Zhilei Zhang's Fights?

In the UK you can usually stream Zhang's fights on discovery+ Premium and TNT Sports App.

In the US you can usually stream Zhilei Zhang's fights via ESPN+.

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