Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang Undercard

Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang are set to fight in the heavyweight division at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main event features these two top-tier boxause fans for its significant impact on both fighters' careers.

Deontay Wilder, fighting professionally since 2008, holds a record of 43 wins and 42 knockouts. His recent loss to Joseph Parker gives him a tough challenge to bounce back. Zhilei Zhang turned pro in 2014 and has collected 26 wins, with his latest being a split decision loss to Joseph Parker. Both have faced high-caliber opponents like Joe Joyce and shared an opponent in Parker, with different outcomes for each fighter.

Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang Fight Card

Hamzah Sheeraz vs Austin Williams Fight

Division/Weight: light-heavyweight
Hamzah Sheeraz record: 19-0
Austin Williams record: 16-0
Belts at stake: N/A

Hamzah Sheeraz faces Austin Williams in a light-heavyweight class bout.

Hamzah Sheeraz turned pro in 2017 and has maintained an undefeated record of 19 wins, no losses, and 15 KOs. In February 2024, Sheeraz secured a TKO win against Liam Williams, a seasoned fighter with an 80% KO rate. This victory indicates his ability to dominate against experienced opponents, suggesting strong potential in the upcoming fight against Williams.

Austin Williams started his professional career in 2019 and boasts an unbeaten record of 16 wins with 11 KOs. His last fight was a knockout victory over Armel Mbumba Yassa in February 2024, who had a similar knockout power. This performance shows Williams' capability to overpower fighters with high KO stats, mirroring the threat he will pose to Sheeraz in their encounter.

Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball Fight

Division/Weight: light-heavyweight
Raymond Ford record: 15-0
Nick Ball record: 19-0
Belts at stake: WBA World Feather

Raymond Ford faces Nick Ball for the WBA World Feather title in the featherweight division.

Raymond Ford, nicknamed "Savage," turned professional in March 2019. His undefeated record stands at 15 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with 8 of those wins by knockout. Recently he defeated Otabek Kholmatov via TKO in March 2024 who posed a lesser challenge with a lower knockout rate. Given that record and fighting style, Ford seems well-prepared to handle Nick Ball's land-based attacks due to his dynamic fighting capability and high KO rate.

Nick Ball also boasts an exemplary career starting from June 2017. He holds an undefeated record similar to Ford: 19 wins, no losses, and a single draw but has won more fights by knockout (11). In his last fight in March 2024, he had a split draw against Rey Vargas who had a higher win and KO ratio compared to earlier opponents. This performance signals some potential vulnerabilities against highly skilled fighters like Ford, yet his consistent performance cannot be overlooked.

Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic Fight

Division/Weight: heavyweight
Daniel Dubois record: 20-2
Filip Hrgovic record: 17-0
Belts at stake: N/A

Daniel Dubois faces Filip Hrgovic in a heavyweight bout.

Daniel Dubois turned pro in 2017 and has a record of 20 wins, 2 losses, with 19 wins by knockout. He last defeated Jarrell Miller, who had only one prior loss, indicating Dubois's ability to knock out high-level opponents. Given that Hrgovic has never lost, Dubois’s history shows he can challenge even the undefeated.

Filip Hrgovic also began his career in 2017 and holds an undefeated record of 17 wins with 14 knockouts. His recent victory over Mark De Mori, a seasoned fighter, showcases his skills against experienced heavyweights. In light of this, Hrgovic's flawless record provides him solid ground against Dubois’s aggressive style.

Dmitrii Bivol vs Malik Zinad Fight

Division/Weight: light-heavyweight
Dmitrii Bivol record: 22-0
Malik Zinad record: 22-0
Belts at stake: IBO World Light Heavy, WBA Super World Light Heavy

Dmitrii Bivol faces Malik Zinad for the IBO World Light Heavy and WBA Super World Light Heavy belts in the light-heavyweight division.

Dmitrii Bivol, turned pro in 2014, has maintained an undefeated record of 22 wins with 11 KOs. Bivol's recent victory over Lyndon Arthur, a skilled fighter from the United Kingdom with a solid knockout rate (69.57%), underscores his ability to outperform top contenders. Given Arthur’s comparable height and fight stance to Malik Zinad, this matchup suggests that Bivol is well-prepared for Zinad’s similar fighting style.

Malik Zinad also boasts an impressive career beginning in 2015, holding an unbeaten record with 22 wins and 16 knockouts. His latest match against Jerome Pampellone demonstrated his capability to handle younger, tough competitors efficiently. However, transitioning from facing Pampellone who has more limited experience compared to Dmitrii Bivol indicates a considerable challenge ahead given Bivol’s high skill level and experience against stronger opponents.

Willy Hutchinson vs Craig Richards Fight

Division/Weight: light-heavyweight
Willy Hutchinson record: 17-1
Craig Richards record: 18-3
Belts at stake: N/A

Willy Hutchinson faces Craig Richards in a light-heavyweight clash.

Willy Hutchinson turned pro in 2017 and boasts a record of 17 wins with 13 KOs. Recently, he won against Martin Houben by TKO, facing an opponent with fewer KOs and experience. Richards has more fights under his belt which might challenge Hutchinson’s less extensive fight history.

Craig Richards began his career in 2015, with a tally of 18 wins, including 11 KOs. He recently defeated Boris Crighton via TKO, who was transitioning from a lower weight class. Given this advantage in experience and fighting within his regular class, Richards may carry forward this edge against Hutchinson.

Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang Fight

Division/Weight: heavyweight
Deontay Wilder record: 43-3
Zhilei Zhang record: 26-2
Belts at stake: N/A

Deontay Wilder faces Zhilei Zhang in a heavyweight bout.

Deontay Wilder turned professional in 2008 and boasts a record of 43 wins, with 42 by knockout. He recently lost by unanimous decision to Joseph Parker in December 2023. Comparing Parker’s stats with Zhang, each shows formidable experience, but Wilder’s superior knockout rate might give him an edge due to his punching power.

Zhilei Zhang, entering the ring with a record of 26 wins and 21 knockouts since debuting professionally in 2014, lost his last match against Joseph Parker in March 2024 via majority decision. Given both Zhang and Wilder faced defeat against Parker recently, Zhang might struggle against Wilder's aggressive knockout prowess. Zhang’s southpaw stance does introduce a unique challenge for Wilder.

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