Zhilei Zhang vs Derek Chisora

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TheWizard, Feb 26, 2025.


Who would win?

Poll closed Jul 26, 2025.
  1. Zhang by (T)KO

    77.8%
  2. Chisora by (T)KO

    14.8%
  3. Zhang by decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Chisora by decision

    7.4%
  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
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  1. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    I want to see this fight next, it makes sense after Zhang's loss the other day. Both 41 years old, close to retirement and Chisora is actually on a pretty good run right now. He's also called Zhang out multiple times in the past.

    Who would win? I think Zhang KO's Chisora early, but Chisora has been surprising people lately.
     
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  2. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Did you steal this idea from my post in the "what's next for Zhang?" Thread? :p JK

    Chisora by decision.
     
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  3. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    I actually did lol, I saw that and realized it's the perfect fight to make
     
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  4. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If it happened and Chisora won would he really retire.....
     
  5. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I would have said Zhang prior to the Kabayel fight but not so sure now. Zhang would have to stop him early and as tough as Chisora is, the two times he's been stopped was when he was caught coming in by a big counter. But if Chisora can take Zhang's power then he can make grind Zhang down and stop him.
     
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  6. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When Chisora gets tired he just keeps fighting hard. And Chisora actually goes to the body a lot as well. As long as Zhang doesn’t copy that bomb that he dropped Kabayel with Chisora wins the fight.
     
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  7. Simon Says

    Simon Says Member Full Member

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    Zhang of Hrgovic or Joyce fights would put Chisora over but his stamina is so poor even shot Chisora could stand a chance
     
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  8. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    I think Chisora is a bad match-up for Zhang. I think it goes similar to Kabayel V Zhang but longer this time - Chisora will take advantage of Zhang's limitations which is his defence especially to the body, his stamina and footwork.

    Zhang seems like the type of guy that does well against big guys but struggles against small pressure/swarmer guys like Chisora and Kabayel who can take a shot and give a good shot to head and body in the long-run

    Chisora 9-10th round TKO.

    It is possible that Zhang can knock out Chisora as he has massive power and Chisora's defence is poor and is open to counters.
     
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  9. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Chisora is a game old war horse but he has never been hard to hit,at this time in his career Zhang is all wrong for Del Boy. Multiple times against Wallin it looked like Chisora was there for the taking but Wallin either could not or would not pull the trigger hence why a few posters thought the fight could have been fixed. Zhang simply would not let Chisora off the hook and at some point one of those bangs are going to land .
     
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  10. TipNom

    TipNom Active Member Full Member

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    Don't think Chisora would be able to take the shots Kabayel did. Would be getting countered to death.
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Oh look! two dino's from the Jurassic era , the epitome of this era's weakness
     
  12. boxer1982

    boxer1982 Professional Full Member

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    I think because of the dominant way Agit handled Zhang, now some guys think that Chisora would also do it. Chisora would get beaten to death by Zhang. Chisora does not have the combinations, youth, chin and defense of Kabayel. I would not want to see Chisora getting left hands and right hooks all night and getting so much more brain damage. Maybe I am a fan of Chisora because of the great fights he has given us, but Zhang is all wrong for him.
     
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  13. Shazzar23

    Shazzar23 Demetrius Bivol Full Member

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    Chisora is just too easy to hit and his chin is worn to a nub. Zhang has horrible stamina, but Chisora's isn't much better. I'd take Zhang by KO.
     
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