Can Zhang KTFO Wardley?

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  1. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Wardley is very open. Can Zhang get him before he gets tired?
     
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    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Of course he can if he lands, question is whether he gets smoked before he gets a chance to. Zhāng isn't exactly the quickest gun in the west (or east).
     
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  3. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Zhang could KTFO anyone if he landed cleanly.

    The issue is that he has a few rounds to get it done and he has to be able to land the punch.

    He's aging so he’s also slowing down and his timing will be declining fight by fight and his stamina won’t be getting any better.

    Wardley may get hit, but he doesn’t get hit flush if you notice, he’s good at riding punches.

    At this point in time, I see Wardley getting out of the first half of the fight and stopping a tiring Zhang late on, maybe Wardley gets hurt early on, but sees it out.
     
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  4. LoveThis

    LoveThis Sweet Science Full Member

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    In the first few rounds Zhang is more dangerous than anyone if he didn't slip. That punching technique is just spectacular as long as it lasts. And with a variety!
     
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  5. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    I think he would KO Wardley to be honest. Wardley’s defence isn’t great and Zhang has proven he can KO some good chins.

    Zhang is a MUCH bigger puncher than anyone Wardley has fought.

    Would have to be early though.
     
  6. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    In some circles they are calling him "Big Bong" Zhang and it is confusing everyone.
     
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    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Could you thank and please translate into Great Plains Mandarin?

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    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    :lol: No one just comes up with this video. They have it bookmarked. I will translate this later. When I can be alone with my thoughts.
     
  9. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Zhang can knockout any man he fights. He is a devastating puncher.
     
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  10. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That would be a great shootout ... regardless of who won. I'd love to see it.

    I think Zhang has a couple more fights left in him.
     
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    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Zhang would get stopped, too old and he's not a good finisher Fabio would find his way back into the fight
     
  12. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Zhang has the power to knock out any HW on any given night, but he's a front runner he's good for the first half, then he gasses out in the 2nd half. Wardley is a guy that would capitalize on that and if Zhang can't get to him early Wardley would stop him later in the fight. 8th round.
     
  13. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Zhangs 3 best opponents came back from KDs.

    At least Wardleys party trick works. If you are one trick pony and the trick doesn't work what are we doing here?
     
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    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A few years ago, absolutely. But Zhang is ancient now, man's in his 40s and not very active. Wardley comparatively is a young man.
     
  15. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    sure he can, but wardley doesn't appear to be stupid; he avoids a brawl until after rd 6 and then turns it up. i give big bang about 3.5/10.