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Zhilei Zhang's Victory Signals a New Era in Heavyweight Boxing

5VS5 boxing event - Anthony Joshua - Boxing - Boxing Hall of Fame - Deontay Wilder - Lennox Lewis - Retirement - Riyadh - Zhilei Zhang

With Zhilei Zhang's knockout win over Deontay Wilder, the heavyweight boxing scene is in for a major shake-up. Who will Zhang face next? Find out!

After Zhilei Zhang's sensational victory over Deontay Wilder in Riyadh, the boxing world is abuzz with speculation about Zhang's next move. The Chinese heavyweight's impressive performance not only marked the possible end of Deontay Wilder's career but also hinted at a shift in the dynamics of heavyweight boxing. With Anthony Joshua making his views clear after the bout, all eyes are on Zhang as he reveals his two potential fight options following his statement win. Zhang's triumph over a former world champion has solidified his position as a rising star in the realm of heavyweight boxing.

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New footage shows the moment Deontay Wilder gets knocked out ... (Daily Mail)

In what was the main event of the evening, the Chinese heavyweight floored his out of sorts opponent in the fifth round to secure a clean sweep for Warren.

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Deontay Wilder knocked out by Zhilei Zhang as Queensberry ... (Offaly Independent)

The innovative format saw Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren each choose their representatives across five matchups.

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5VS5 boxing event in Riyadh: Zhang Zhilei vs. Deontay Wilder (Xinhua)

Zhang Zhilei (R) of China fights with Deontay Wilder of the United States during the 5VS5 boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 2, 2024.

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After Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang's Next Target: A China ... (BoxingScene.com)

Heavyweight Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, possibly marking the end of the 38-year-old Wilder's career and ...

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Zhilei Zhang knocks out Deontay Wilder in fifth round of Riyadh bout (Vanguard)

Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder in the fifth round of their fight in Riyadh with an explosive right hook that floored his opponent.

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Anthony Joshua makes Deontay Wilder feelings very clear with ... (Daily Express)

Anthony Joshua's view was clear after Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder.

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Zhilei Zhang Reveals Two Fight Options Following Deontay Wilder ... (SecondsOut)

Following a statement stoppage of Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang has another former world champion in his sights.

China's Zhang Zhilei KOs Deontay Wilder in Queensberry vs ... (CGTN)

China's Zhang Zhilei scored the biggest win of his career in Riyadh when he knocked out former world heavyweight champion American Deontay Wilder in a 5 vs.

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Deontay Wilder knocked out by Zhilei Zhang as Queensberry ... (Anglo Celt)

The innovative format saw Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren each choose their representatives across five matchups.

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Zhilei Zhang knocks out Deontay Wilder as Queensberry thrash ... (Yahoo Sports)

Including extra points for knockouts and captains, Queensberry beat Matchroom by 10 points to zero.

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Zhilei Zhang knocks out Deontay Wilder in fifth round (Guardian)

Zhilei Zhang delivered a stunning knockout victory over Deontay Wilder in the fifth round during a remarkable event in Saudi Arabia.

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Anthony Joshua's brutal reaction to Deontay Wilder being knocked ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Deontay Wilder lost to Zhilei Zhang via TKO in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, casting doubt over the Bronze Bomber's future in boxing just days after being ...

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Deontay Wilder knocked out by Zhilei Zhang as Queensberry ... (Westmeath Independent)

The innovative format saw Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren each choose their representatives across five matchups.

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Zhilei Zhang stuns Deontay Wilder with Fifth-Round Knockout in ... (Modern Ghana)

On June 1, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zhilei Zhang achieved the biggest victory of his career by knocking out Deontay Wilder in the fifth round .

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Worrying new footage shows moment Deontay Wilder gets brutally ... (The Sun)

A NEW worrying angle of Deontay Wilder's brutal knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang has emerged.The former long-reigning WBC heavyweight champion suffered h.

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Is this the moment Deontay Wilder lost his knockout edge? Video ... (Daily Mail)

It comes after the Bronze Bomber, 38, suffered a fifth-round knockout defeat by Zhilei Zhang on Saturday night, as Frank Warren 's Queensberry Promotions ...

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Tyson Fury admits his epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder has taken ... (Daily Mail)

The damaging effects of the brutal manner in which the Gypsy King eventually put the Bronze Bomber away have been more immediate. Fury looked somewhat ...

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Deontay Wilder suffers the heaviest defeat of his career to Zhilei ... (MARCA.com)

American heavyweight Deontay Wilder is edging closer to retirement after losing by technical knockout in the fifth round to Chinese boxer Zhilei Zhang.

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Anthony Joshua gives his verdict on mooted fight with Deontay Wilder (DAZN News US)

Anthony Joshua is still open to a fight with Deontay Wilder. Wilder has lost his last two fights - last night against Zhilei Zhang and before ...

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Will Deontay Wilder Be A Boxing Hall Of Famer? (Forbes)

Deontay Wilder has an impressive record and a destructive right hand. If he retires now, will that be enough to get him into the boxing Hall of Fame?

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Lennox Lewis Urges Deontay Wilder to Retire After Zhang Loss ... (East Side Boxing)

Retired boxing great Lennox Lewis said today that he would like to see Deontay Wilder retire after his loss last Saturday night against Zhilei Zhang in ...

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Zhilei Zhang KOs Deontay Wilder: Full results of Queensberry vs ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

In a fight between two knockout artists, Zhilei Zhang found home first, defeating former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder via KO in the fifth round.

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Deontay Wilder's mom says it's time to celebrate boxer's career as it ... (USA TODAY)

Deontay Wilder's mother, Deborah, found herself in a celebratory mood despite her son's brutal knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang on Saturday.

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Deontay Wilder's Latest Loss Should Mark the End of a Complicated ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Alabama native was a fearsome heavyweight for much of his career, but Saturday's defeat to Zhilei Zhang is another dent in his legacy.

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Deontay Wilder reaches a sad end on unique night that showed ... (The Independent)

Wilder's extraordinary career was surely ended by a brutal Zhilei Zhang knockout in Riyadh but the new '5v5' concept on display has legs.

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