Zhilei is ready to fight Ngannou, but on one condition
Nov. 5, 2023, 2:31 p.m.

Interim WBO World Heavyweight Champion Zhang Zhilei (25-1-1, 21 KOs) said he was ready to fight the mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou (0-1), if he proves his worth in the ring.

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Zhang and Joyce weigh in for their rematch
Sept. 22, 2023, 11:08 a.m.

Joe Joyce (15-1, 14 KOs) was lighter Zhang Zhilei (25-1-1, 20 KOs) at the official weigh-in ceremony ahead of their rematch in London. The Briton weighed in at 127.6 kg, the Chinese at 130.3 kg. Thus, Joyce was 11 kg more than in their first fight and this is the highest figure in his career. Zhilei became 4 kg heavier than in April. Let us remember that their first fight ended in victory for the boxer from China. At stake in the meeting will be the interim WBO heavyweight belt.

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