How would you rate Zhang?

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  1. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Solid next tier guy who has been overrated for a long time. Has big power but the fact he hasn't won a strap at the age of 41 should tell you all you need to know.

    Would have been a great 4 round fighter.
     
  2. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    Solid fighter, top 5 for me.

    Great counter puncher with a good boxing brain, faster hands than you'd expect and unbelievable power. Also seems to have a solid chin. But he has terrible stamina, very low volume and slow feet.

    He's the most dangerous heavyweight in the world for the first 4-5 rounds and in those rounds he can KO anyone. But if he doesn't, you have a good chance of outpointing him.
     
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  3. piprules

    piprules Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I wouldn’t have Fury in the top 5, who has he beat except old vlad over a decade ago.
     
  4. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    it is hard to know what the Wilder fight tells us. What did Wilder have left? It is a great win.
     
  5. SquaredCircle

    SquaredCircle Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's top five right now. A lot of clear flaws and weaknesses that can be exploited, but hits like an old Foreman and has sneaky good timing with both hands. I don't think it's a stretch to say he's probably one of the hardest punchers ever given his unusual size and the leverage he gets.
     
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    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Walcott Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So does Zhang, he fights economically but still has no tank.
     
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  8. zulander

    zulander Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good fighter. Massive power in either hand. Very accurate wastes nothing, good chin, fast hands and he's a leftie.
    There are some stamina concerns though I think someone like Joshua who could probably take him later into the fight could stop him.
    Fun guy to have in the division probably doesn't have time on his side to become champion but he's active and has a big fan base so that might help get him in the mix once the belts fracture.