Wilder vs Zhang getting finalized for June 1st

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Who wins?

Poll closed Mar 22, 2025.
  1. Wilder by (T)KO

    24.6%
  2. Zhang by (T)KO

    72.1%
  3. Wilder by decision

    1.6%
  4. Zhang by decision

    1.6%
  1. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They both looked so bad in their last fights that I can't pick a winner. Probably whoever lands first. Definitely Zhang if he lands first since Wilder is less durable. But, Zhang is so slow of foot that Wilder might be able to land a bomb first.
     
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    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wilder Zhang

    Parker Joyce II

    Imagine if Wilder beat Zhang and Joyce beat Parker. It would be the textbook example of styles make fights. I would love it. Too bad Wilders getting laid out
     
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    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Interesting match up for sure, with both able to KO the other. Can Zhang close the distance enough to push Wilder onto the back foot and take away his right hand and can Wilder avoid a counter from Zhang and tire Zhang out until he slows enough to catch him with the big right hand which is a southpaw's biggest weakness?

    Wilder struggled with Ortiz in his prime, can he now beat a bigger and better southpaw counter puncher while past his best? I'm leaning towards Zhang, but literally anything could happen.
     
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    Very interesting match up that I wouldn't mind seeing. Both guys just coming off a loss to Parker. I think this fight will give us an idea who still has a bit left to give for the HW division. I think whoever loses this fight may end up retiring after this.
     
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    lordlosh Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Zhang by huge left hand counter.
    Parker vs Joyce 2 going to be very interesting though. Parker needs better cardio and it's duable.
     
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    Zhang should have enough skills to KO Wilder within six also can't see how Wilder would deal with that huge bulk just weighing down his toothpick legs
     
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    This fight makes sense - even though they’re both old, Wilder is completely shot, and Zhang is going to be shot soon if he isn’t already - they’re the two biggest hitters in the division.

    Winner gets one last chance of redemption, the loser retires

    I’m predicting it to be very slow-paced for a few rounds before an explosive finish out of nowhere

    War Zhang
     
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    Bivol/Beterbiev is a must buy card. 1 excellent fight and 2 very good fights.

    I thought Zhang and a rematch clause with Parker?
     
  10. TheWizard

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    I actually think we could see AJ vs Parker 2 next because Hrgovic is fighting Dubois.
     
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    Interesting fight!
     
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    Crossroads for a last chance type fight between two older heavyweights, similar circumstances to Mercer vs Witherspoon.
     
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    I think wilder has better one shot power. Zhang has better skills so it becomes who can shut down the other better.
     
  14. snake33

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    A double punchers chance - whoever lands first gets a couple more paydays.
     
  15. BlackDog

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    Zhang got pretty impresive hand speed. He catch even Parker when he move very good and was carefull all the time.
    He for sure can catch Wilder too who dont have best defence.
    But on other hand Wilder 95 kg will be much quicker and he himself got tremendous power too.
    But Zhang Chin is very strong. Stronger than Wilder for sure .
    Interesting fight