Is Zhang a choke artist?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by HistoryZero26, Oct 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM.


  1. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    This is what happens when you put all your points into power and no stamina. If it goes beyond 5 rnds he is ****ed.
     
  2. Kratos

    Kratos Well-Known Member Full Member

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    he was tired two minutes into the first round against kabayel which means he has anxiety problems or he smokes cigs/sucks down alcohol, even at his age theres no reason for a healthy fighter to have that poor stamina.
     
  3. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    AJ chinned him in amatuers which is a poor display
     
  4. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Zhang is a fun, exciting heavyweight.

    The three guys who beat him more than earned it. Each of them had to get off the floor to do it.

    He isn't an easy out.
     
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  5. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think so. He fell off after 4 rounds against Forrest, likely due to a health problem or not taking him seriously beforehand (given his later performances, going 12 close against Hrgovic and Parker etc.) but what impressed me was how he was able to stay on his feet and survive. He was totally gassed, beaten up for 6 consecutive rounds and didn't jack.

    He was a 7/1 underdog against Hrgovic and gave a good enough effort to win with different judges. He was still fighting competitively in the 11th round.

    He was a 7/1 underdog against Joyce 1 and soaked up shots, battered his eye to a TKO win.

    He probably doesn't put enough effort in in training/preparation. He shouldn't be 280+ lbs, let alone 290. But I wouldn't call him a choke artist.
     
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  6. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    If by choke, you mean violently gasping for air after 2 rounds? Then yes!:lol:
     
  7. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    No. He's just older and has a poor gas tank.
     
  8. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    Have you seen his camp videos? He hates cardio and he literally only trains for six rounds of cardio lol.