Wilder vs Zhang getting finalized for June 1st

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TheWizard, Mar 22, 2024.

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Who wins?

Poll closed Mar 22, 2025.
  1. Wilder by (T)KO

    24.6%
  2. Zhang by (T)KO

    72.1%
  3. Wilder by decision

    1.6%
  4. Zhang by decision

    1.6%
  1. velagod

    velagod Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Zhang wins and his first flurry will probably put wilder down and then Zhang will put wilder out. I think under 3 rounds.
     
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  2. BlackDog

    BlackDog Active Member Full Member

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    Not free. They both got fight with top 10 on Saudis event. Wilder loss, Anthony win in great fashion.

    If Wilder talk less and not only waiting but actually fighting he would have also more option. But when You wait almost 2 years without nothing its Your problem.
     
  3. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Wallin doesn't count for me tbh. No good wins and robbed a journeyman.
     
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  4. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    The Saudi“s really are the best thing to happen to modern Heavyweight boxing.
    I am genuinely excited for the division, which is a first since Wlad was still active. Klitschko vs Haye was a huge in Europe, as were many other Klitschko fights.
     
  5. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Sorry, I was being extremely sarcastic
    They both smash Ajs recent opponents
     
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  6. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, lots of rumours that Parker will fight Joyce instead. Personally I don't like that fight style-wise for him, Joyce might have declined enough but it's very risky to assume so.
     
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  7. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Zhang should be the favourite here, he has a great chin and the better technique.

    But, he is quite slow and Wilder does have enormous power, so anything is possible.
     
  8. GGGfans

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    Zhang by murder.
     
  9. like a boss

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    A rare piece of very good match making. Nothing not to like about this one.
     
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  10. Finkel

    Finkel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I am picking Zhang by KO, but it isn't inconceivable to me that Wilder will just patiently circle him for six to eight rounds before trying to pick him off when he inevitably tires.
     
  11. Boxing Gloves

    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good fight, hard to pick a winner but based on their last performance you have to favour Zhang by KO.
     
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    On form, Zhang. But if Wilder turns up for war - and he needs to because a loss and he is out of the mix - this could go either way.
     
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  14. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If Wilder can not land a bomb on Zhang then he truly is finished,still Wilder needs to be in the zone with his menace and presence otherwise it will be a hard night for him .
     
  15. sdot_thadon

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    Wilder has lost alot, he's probably only got a few fights left that he probably shouldn't even take. That said Zhang is slow enough he may be able to stay out of harms way long enough to land a sleeping pill. If Zhang hits him, he kills him.