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Zhang Zhilei

Zhang Zhilei

“Big Bang”
Boxing record: 27-3-1 (22)
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Zhoukou, Henan, China

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 best fights.

  1. 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. 2. 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.

  3. 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. 4. Zhang Zhilei draws with Jerry Forrest

    On February 27, 2021 Zhang Zhilei faced Jerry Forrest in a heavyweight bout. Zhilei was 37 years old with a record of 22-0, and Forrest was 32 with a record of 26-4. Zhilei was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak, while Forrest was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a majority decision.

  5. 5. 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.

  6. 6. 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.