Best fights of Zhang Zhilei
Over 11 years as a professional, Zhang Zhilei has compiled a 27-3-1 (22) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Zhang Zhilei KOs Joe Joyce
On April 15, 2023 Zhang Zhilei fought Joe Joyce for the WBO interim heavyweight title. Zhilei was 39 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Joyce was 37 with a record of 15-0. Zhilei was coming off a loss, while Joyce was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Zhilei stopped Joe Joyce via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Zhang Zhilei KOs Joe Joyce in their 2nd fight
On September 23, 2023 Zhang Zhilei defended his WBO interim heavyweight title against Joe Joyce. It was their second meeting. Zhilei was 40 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Joyce was 38 with a record of 15-1. Zhilei was coming off a win, while Joyce was coming off a loss. Zhilei stopped Joe Joyce via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Zhang Zhilei loses to Joseph Parker via majority decision
On March 8, 2024 Zhang Zhilei defended his WBO interim heavyweight title against Joseph Parker. Zhilei was 40 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Parker was 32 with a record of 34-3. Zhilei was on a 2-fight winning streak and Parker was on a 4-fight winning streak. Zhilei lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Parker.
4. Zhang Zhilei KOs Deontay Wilder
On June 1, 2024 Zhang Zhilei faced Deontay Wilder in a heavyweight bout. Zhilei was 41 years old with a record of 26-2-1, and Wilder was 38 with a record of 43-3-1. Both Zhilei and Wilder were coming off a loss. Zhilei stopped Deontay Wilder via TKO in the 5th round.
5. Zhang Zhilei KOs Don Haynesworth
On September 28, 2018 Zhang Zhilei defended his WBO Oriental heavyweight title against Don Haynesworth. Zhilei was 35 years old with a record of 19-0, and Haynesworth was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zhilei was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Zhilei stopped Don Haynesworth via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Zhang Zhilei defeats Andriy Rudenko
On November 30, 2019 Zhang Zhilei defended his WBO Oriental heavyweight title against Andriy Rudenko. Zhilei was 36 years old with a record of 20-0, and Rudenko was 36 with a record of 32-4. Zhilei was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak, while Rudenko was coming off a loss. Zhilei won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Zhang Zhilei KOs Scott Alexander
On May 7, 2022 Zhang Zhilei faced Scott Alexander in a heavyweight bout. Zhilei was 39 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Alexander was 33 with a record of 16-4-2. Zhilei was coming off a win, while Alexander was coming off a loss. Zhilei stopped Scott Alexander via KO in the 1st round.
8. Zhang Zhilei KOs Peter Graham
On January 21, 2017 Zhang Zhilei fought Peter Graham for the vacant WBO Oriental heavyweight title. Zhilei was 33 years old with a record of 13-0, and Graham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zhilei was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Zhilei stopped Peter Graham via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Zhang Zhilei KOs Craig Lewis
On November 27, 2021 Zhang Zhilei faced Craig Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Zhilei was 38 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Lewis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zhilei stopped Craig Lewis via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Zhang Zhilei KOs Eugen Buchmueller
On July 20, 2018 Zhang Zhilei faced Eugen Buchmueller in a heavyweight bout. Zhilei was 35 years old with a record of 18-0, and Buchmueller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zhilei was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Zhilei stopped Eugen Buchmueller via KO in the 1st round.