Why won't Hearn get Zhang scheduled for a fight? Is he injured?

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  1. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Seems Zhang should be scheduled by now. Several heavyweights have expressed an interest in fighting him.

    Why has he gone into inactivity? He has no time to waste, he's getting old.

    I think Zhang vs Pulev would be good, or Zhang vs Ortiz (both battles of the old guys).
     
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  2. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Wouldn't both fights be battle of the old guys?
     
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  3. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    He's proven better than McKean in my book so why isn't Hearn giving him a shot at Joshua? Pulev would be an okay fight but would rather see him vs a Brit name in UK.
     
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  4. zicas

    zicas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Because he's a lefty with a big punch. Not exactly the time of opponent to get AJ back 'on track'
     
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  5. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Most heavyweights seem to hibernate through winter.
     
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  6. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Zhang is 39 now. He probably needs longer in between fights.
     
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  7. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    With that powerful left, he's too risky to be the comeback fight for Joshua. Hearn is being cautious right now.
    Yes, that's what I said.
     
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  8. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would say "overly cautious", I agree Zhang could be dangerous but **** me for a former champion who is still young? Hearn must have lost all confidence in AJ, truth be told!
     
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  9. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    Man have Jared Anderson step in with Zhang. Anderson is supposed to be this top shelf contender right???

    :devil2::devil2::devil2::devil2::devil2:
     
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  10. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    As an old ****er, I can tell you recovery is a *****. You have to really ease up and keep on top of your nutrition.
     
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  11. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would prefer to see a rematch with Hrgovic, that would be the fairest thing for him and he deserves it, although I would love to see Zhang knocking out Joshua...
     
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  12. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Zhang is so interesting he's a combo of things you wouldn't expect like being so huge plus he's a southpaw that is exciting with that power, you never know.

    Maybe Helenius is looking for a comeback fight? After the way Helenius ran face-first into Wilder's right, maybe we could see how accurate the big Swede is at running into lefts?
     
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  13. fencik45

    fencik45 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Isn't he a Finn?
     
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  14. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is old. He is probably still suffering from the damages he took from Hrgovic.
     
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  15. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    TY for the correction!
     
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