Zhang vs Fabio Wardley

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Jun 10, 2025.


Zhang vs Wardly ?

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  1. Zhang

    76.6%
  2. Wardley

    23.4%
  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This should be the next fight
     
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  2. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    2 years ago I'd say the Big Bang would have obliterated Wardley. But today, assuming the fight is in the UK, there's nothing Zhang could do to win.
     
  3. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’d still favour Zhang, Wardley is too open, he’d have to take risk to get close, as he doesn’t have the reach to stay away, and when he does try to get close, his defence isn’t tight enough and he eats a short punch from Zhang in mid range.
     
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  4. Mutant Risk

    Mutant Risk Member banned Full Member

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  5. Oncee

    Oncee New Member banned Full Member

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    zhang too poweful
     
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  6. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Wardley is not iron chinned and very hittable. He's a lethal puncher but Zhang's biggest weakness is stamina not punch resistance. It's a hard one to call but I'll just tilt it to Zhang IF it's on neutral turf, not that I think it matters too much because I don't think it would see the final bell.
     
  7. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Big Bang has Big Stamina problems. If he can't knock you out within 4 rounds he's cooked. I would favor Wardley if they fought.
     
  8. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I favour Wardley mainly due to Zhang's age but if Zhang has anything left he could KO Wardley who doesn't have the best defense.
     
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  9. Special K

    Special K Member Full Member

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    Zhang would catch Wardley a lot and with ease and he hits a lot harder than Huni.
    Wardley freezes for a few seconds after he gets caught. That’s more than enough time for Zhang to bang him!
     
  10. peter_uk

    peter_uk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Zhang would tee off on him like he did to Joe Joyce; if Wardley could survive the first half of the fight then he would take over on account of Zhang's anaemic gas tank, but I don't see that happening.
     
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  11. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    Wardley's defense is non-existent. Zhang annihilates him inside 2 rounds.

    Zhang still has fast counters and hits 10x harder than Huni and Clarke.
     
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  12. KettleMutilation

    KettleMutilation Member Full Member

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    Zhang would crack Wardley with that sweet left hand.
    If only Zhang had turned pro a few years earlier.
     
  13. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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  14. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Thought about this fight today and was curious to hear the public opinion on this one.

    Yeah, I think this one would end in similar fashion to Zhang V Joyce. Wardley can really crack but has pretty mediocre boxing ability and has poor defence and is rather hittable.
     
  15. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Zhang is old, he gets beat up. Wardley has the reflexes to get away from the power