It would be awesome fight between two huge power punchers. Zhang, of course, is more skilled but Bakole has so much better engine/stamina. Would love to see that fight on Usyk - Fury II card
Bakole's defense is open and Zhang will have opportunities to land a nuclear bomb, but if Bakole is still there after 4 rounds, Zhang is getting the beating of his life. Bakole's body shots will have Zhang gassing in no time.
Ya thats the first fight that came to mind, honestly I favor Bakole in it, and the fight is an absolute banger of a matchup but I hate that these two would take eachother out, I want to see the other top guys fight them. But ya its a crazy fight. I think Bakoles speed would be the deciding factor, but would be interesting seeing him as the smaller guy in there.
I too want to see these two refrigerators go to war. Both absolute units. Yea Zhang is the favorite, but every minute the fight goes on it ticks in Bakole's favor
I’d favour Zhang. Bakole isn’t hard to hit, Zhang would be able to find the target and finish him inside 6 rounds.
If it goes the early rounds then zhang.. If it goes to the later rounds then Bakole due to his better stamina...
That's what they said would happen to Parker in both of his last fights. I get you hate the guy, but he can take a punch and he's more than capable of beating Bakole. Zhang likewise has a solid chin and devastating power, is an awkward southpaw and is more proven than Bakole.
And who's Bakole beat? Parker has a better resume than most of the division, is top 4 and a former world champ too.
Would be a fantastic undercard fight to the Usyk V Fury rematch. I think if Zhang is capable of knocking Joyce out twice early, then he can knock Bakole out. I think Zhang by KO early to mid rounds, in a similar fashion to both Joyce fights. Bakole's defence is pretty open and that will allow such a accurate puncher in Zhang to hit him easily enough. However, if Bakole survives the early onslaught, then Zhang is in big trouble.