Zhang deserved the chance he got.

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I am glad that Zhang got the opportunity to fight for the title of interim WBO champion, this is more than fair...
     
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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Well Interim WBO Champion means about as much to me as a streak of pish in the wind. I guess, maybe, wandering about with a strap like this might make negotiations easier for him so there's that, and that does matter. But Jesus.

    As to him "deserving" it...it's mad how fans lose sight of what is happening when these belts get shoved about. What the WBO is saying is that they want to name two world champions.They'll have Usyk and Joyce. They'll gouge them both for fees and put WBO on both their fight posters. Genuinely leeching the sport of all sense. I don't think this garbage should ever be celebrated.
     
  3. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Obviously it falls to Joe Joyce

    AJ & Eddie hearn are scared to put AJ in front of Zhang and Hurgo
     
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    Yesssir.
     
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    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes and he can damage Joyces chin.

    Another crack in his armor.
     
  6. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    So Joyce has bigger balls than Dosh.
     
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    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't think Zhang will be effective against Joyce.
     
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    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    The 39year old hasnt had the fight punched out of him numerous of times like your Whytes, chisoras, parkers, pulevs. Etc
     
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    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    100%, nice to see Zhang get the opportunity and a decent payday

    And big respect to Joyce for taking on a dangerous 6'6 270lb southpaw banger when he could have just fought a bum
     
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    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Unfortunately for Zhang.... he's about to.:sisi1
     
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    MAD_PIGE0N ... banned Full Member

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    He had one fight - an overrated Hrgovic and 25 C to D level boxers.
     
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    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Im sure it will happen but arent sick of the same old names getting beaten then hyped for one last go. This is could be a genuine one last chance for Zhang and he will try to go out with a Big Bang.. also there is intrigue because he can punch and hes massive, and that will enchnace Joyces reputation.
     
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    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Hed smash the **** of chisora, whyte and pulev though.as would hrgovic.
     
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    If you say so...
     
  15. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Absolutely, which is part of the reason why I'm so thrilled with this match being made. And not only will it enhance The Juggernaut's reputation, but it may be the gift that keeps on giving. Because even after Joyce most likely beats him, I could definitely see Zhang picking up a strap in the future and carving through a large portion of the current Heavyweight division, AJ included.
     
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