The Zhang Zhelei appreciation thread

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


  1. ChiefGego

    ChiefGego Active Member Full Member

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    Hrgovic landed too many combos and was too active for Zhang but Zhang landed some BOMBS and I want to see him again, v competitive fight though.
     
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  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He's deceptively quick and skillful. I'd be interested in seeing him and Big Joe Joyce face each other
     
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  3. effigy

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    I loved the heart he showed, despite being dead on his feet for the last 3 rounds, there was zero quit in him. I hope Zhang realises he was one or two good rounds in that fight from challenging for a title in his next, which would be a HUGE deal given he's Chinese. If Usyk and Fury retire after they clash, the HW scene will be wide open, so his chance my come again, and a lot quicker than he expects. I'll be cheering for him.
     
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  4. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    If I were Zhang I would have been praying for that opportunity. That's as big of a fight he's ever going to get and a great way to push himself further up the rankings if he wins.

    I think Zhang wins that fight either by KO or by decision because of many knockdowns.
     
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  5. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    Wish I got to see prime Zhang
     
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  6. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Zhang stops Chisora.
     
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  7. exocet76

    exocet76 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ortiz as your top 3 boxer?
    Do you actually watch boxing?
    I can understand Povetkin if your talking the last 10-15 years otherwise your spouting nonsense.
     
  8. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    Zhang is a beast. Huge power in both hands, skilled and quicker than you'd expect. it's a shame he's already 39 but he still has a lot left IMO.
     
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  9. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    I meant in terms of my personal favourite.

    I know there are better fighters out there technically, but you get attached to certain boxers bro.

    I love Chisora more than I do most who beat him.
     
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  10. exocet76

    exocet76 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ok sorry I misunderstood your post. I appreciate having a punt on a fighter for them to come through would bring loyalty.
     
  11. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Favourites in no particular order

    Ortiz
    Zhang
    Joshua
    Wilder
    Usyk
    Fury
    Joyce
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    Povetkin
     
  12. exocet76

    exocet76 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Solid list. I know many give AJ crap on here but he's good to watch because he has power and some skill but is also vulnerable...that makes an exciting fighter to watch. If I then think of Fury who I do like he's literally had one fight (2nd Wilder fight) where he was actually a really exciting fighter. yeah some might state the third fight but really that was Fury not training and really being incompetant and making a meal out of someone he should have beaten even quicker. So yeah Joshua lost he's still a very comfortable top 5 either way.
     
  13. Zhuge Liang

    Zhuge Liang Active Member Full Member

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    I'm so proud of Zhang. He made all Chinese proud.

    He lost, but he fought hard and gave his best shots. Looking forward to watch him fight again.
     
  14. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm on board. He has a fun style, and he taels the best fights he can get.