Zhilei Zhang to fight Agit Kabayel for WBC Interim Title, Joshua eligible to fight Winner.

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Either Zhang or Kabayel will destroy Joshua if it comes to a fight, Hearn seems to like watching his protégé get knocked out.

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    That’s like my favorite fight they can make right now. Awesome!
     
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    Time is running out for Zhang, but I am looking forward to this fight.
     
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    I don't see Zhang, with his asthmatic gas tank, getting past Kabayel. Joshua-Kabayel would be a great fight, however I don't think Joshua will respond well to Kabayel's bodywork.
     
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    Like always, Zhang is super dangerous in the first 6 rounds. Kabayel likes to come forward, but if he's smart, he better box until Zhang gasses, otherwise 1 shot from Zhang will send him into dreamland.
     
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    AJ doesn't deserve to fight the winner. As for the fight, if Zhang doesn't knock Kabayel out in the first 5 rounds, he'll lose.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Dec 2, 2024
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    Wow !!!! Pure dynamite this fight !!
     
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    His name will always afford him special privileges it seems.
     
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    I pick Zhang by early stoppage. I'm not sure if Kabayel has the power to keep Zhang honest, and trying to walk Zhang down is a terrible idea.
     
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    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He can box going backwards didn't you see him vs Makhmudov ?
     
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    I think Zhang KO's Kabayel early by walking him into something big. Kabayel looks quite open to being countered and that's bad news against Zhang.

    Yes Kabayel could make Zhang gas with body shots, but to do that he'll have to get into range and I don't see that going well for him.
     
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    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Kabayel deserves to fight for a title. This shouldn't be for a title it'll be HWs 3rd most valuable belt but I understand Kabayel not wanting to fight for anything but a belt. This guys been a regional champ for nearly a decade and hasn't lost.
     
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    I'd have to rewatch the fight, but didn't he end up smothering him on the ropes?

    I'd also rate Zhang's chin and boxing ability well above what Kabayel has faced so far. My only concern is Zhang's gas tank.
     
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    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    AJ is a bum club fighter
     
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    Why would AJ be in line to fight the winner? Guy's blown his shot and should be at least 2 fights away from another one. Winner of this deserves a shot at Dubois, assuming that Dubois' fighting Parker next, who's most deserving.
     
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