Zhang Zhilei (26-1-1, 21 KOs) continues to challenge other top heavyweight boxers. After two victories over Joe Joyce The Chinese has acquired the status of mandatory challenger for the WBO belt. The line for the championship belt for this version is long, and it’s approaching Filip Hrgovic (IBF), and Fury and Usyk will have to fight two fights in a row against each other. Therefore, it is quite possible that the Chinese, despite his status as a contender, will have to wait about another year to fight for the title.
In this situation, Zhilei assessed his other possible opponents.
Joseph Parker (34-3, 23 KOs): “This could be a really interesting option. It's a hot topic right now and a delicious snack. Parker is one of the more interesting options.”
Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs): “Everyone in the world would like to see our fight. Unfortunately, Joshua and his people are trying to keep him away from me. The boxing world wants our fight, except for two guys, Joshua himself and his promoter Eddie Hearn.”
Filip Hrgovic (17-0, 14 KOs): “He received a gift from the judges in the fight with me, became an IBF contender, a lot of time passed, and he only had two fights with weaker opponents, afraid of losing his position. In every fight he fouls with blows to the back of the head. I would like to have the opportunity to fight him again.”
