The Zhang Zhelei appreciation thread

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Vegan Beast, Aug 21, 2022.


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  1. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    All hail Zhang. He won me £60 knocking Hrgovic down in the first 3 rounds last night. Good old Zhang, you beautiful man.

    Everyone thought you'd get steam rolled but I thought you were the better man on the night and deserved at least a draw, and the crowd were right to boo.

    I could handle the 114-113 scored, but what were the judges smoking with 115-112? My ****ing ass.

    #givezhangarematch

    All hail grandpappy Zhang
    All hail grandpappy Ortiz
    All hail grandpapy Povetkin

    My fav 3 fighters ever.
     
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  2. FastLeft

    FastLeft Well-Known Member Full Member

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    he did fight well
    deserved a win or at least draw
    should have turned professional 5 years earlier than he did
     
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  3. OneShot

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    Thought he did great. I had him winning.
     
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  4. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Agreed. I think he should call out Chisora. He could still challenge once Usyk and Fury retire. Povetkin and Ortiz made it to 42 so why not him? He took nasty shots and survived.
     
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  5. freelaw

    freelaw Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is quite unique. Kinda reminds me of Valuev the way he's built and walks around, but technically and ring IQ-wise he's levels above and it's deceptive. A lot like the old Foreman.

    Still, he didn't do enough to win. Having the other guy more hurt doesn't account to winning the fight, he was too outworked. Plus the knockdown wasn't legit imo.
     
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  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If he had started his career a few years earlier, he could have been a champion, Zhang is a powerful beast, I saw it all last night...
     
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  7. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Zhang is a beast. I had him winning the fight against Hrgovic. If only his gas tank lasted more than 6 rounds, he would be a serious problem for anyone in the division.
     
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  8. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Deserves a rematch for me or a decent payday elsewhere.
     
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  9. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    Yeah I was rooting for Zhang and glad he did way better than expected last night.

    He's got a head like a watermelon and huge thudding power that's also quite well timed and faster than expected. Some posters have already said he reminds them slightly of Foreman or Valuev. I can definitely see the comparison. Though his performance reminded me most of Bakole vs Yoka, and it's a shame he didn't press the action more as he could have had mini-Vitali out of there (who looked really uncomfortable at times).

    Actually Bakole vs Zhang would be a great fight. Bring it on.
     
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  10. cleglue1

    cleglue1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    His punch combinations are so fluid for his size! He throws with authority!
     
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  11. SergioJ91

    SergioJ91 Active Member Full Member

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    Fight was a draw imo. He deserves a rematch.
     
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  12. venbox

    venbox Active Member Full Member

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    At 39 his gas tank is pretty shallow, he's not up to 12 rds fights. But he´s got true power and a nice chin, a fight with Wilder should be interesting.
     
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  13. The Townsend

    The Townsend Zeus. Full Member

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    Great chin. Unreal power. Deserved the win and was robbed.

    Such a shame.
     
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  14. JOKER

    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    Zhang was the clear winner last night even as he took rounds off due to a completely depleted gas tank.
     
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  15. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    He should get another big fight.

    Chisora says he wants to fight him, that would be an interesting one.
     
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