Zhilei Zhang vs Martin Bakole

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TheWizard, Dec 5, 2023.


Who wins?

Poll closed Mar 14, 2024.

  1. Zhang by stoppage

    48 vote(s)
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  2. Bakole by stoppage

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  3. Zhang by decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Bakole by decision

    0 vote(s)
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  5. Draw

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  1. VOXDEI

    VOXDEI Active Member Full Member

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    Zhang would likely slap up and stop Bakole, particularly if Martin came in weighing 300lbs like he did v Takam.

    I think Zhang stops him early.
     
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  2. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Zhang is far more schooled and powerful.
     
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  3. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    From what I've seen of both, Zhang. I have not been impressed with Bakole at all. Wasn't really impressed by Zhang either other than against Joyce..............
     
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  4. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Bakole is extremely dangerous and effective once he starts letting his hands go and punching in combinations. Not only does he have fast hands but he has great variety and volume too: Big right and left hooks upstairs, vicious body punches, and uppercuts from both hands threaded through the middle. That is not an easy thing to deal with or to be able to defend against from someone that size.
     
    Serge, Dec 6, 2023
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  5. peter_uk

    peter_uk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I like Bakole but a fast, powerful southpaw like Zhang is a terrible match up for him; he would be better off chasing someone like Whyte or Dubois.
     
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  6. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    He gets countered all night with that megaton left, bakole is lazy, powerful, skillful, big arsenal but lazy not defensively sound. I think Zhang is clever aswell, schooled and knows how to set traps. Very rare for a heavyweight.

    Size isnt really a consideration when we are talking about Zhang. They are pretty much the same size, when Bakole hasnt got the extra meat.
     
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  7. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Like I said, Big Bang is slicker, craftier, with a better defence but what Bakole brings to the table is a nightmare for many top HWs and once he starts landing with those combinations you're in a world of trouble if you stand right in front of him or can't block his attacks which is not easy at all given the weight and variety and speed of his shots

    Big Bang is a rare breed in that not only is he a 20st man mountain with devastating power but he's slick, quick and crafty and he can punish your mistakes with deadly effect and that's why I give him the edge vs Bakole even at his advanced age

    But Bakole is Congolese royalty and a bear of a man and offensive force. Size is a factor even though they're almost the same size because when you have a 19-20st very powerful man mountain with fast hands, speed and punch variety unloading on you it's a big problem

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    Serge, Dec 7, 2023
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  8. CMCanavessi

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    Great fight. Zhang by brutal KO.
     
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  9. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    If Zhang was 35, I'd pick him over everyone including Hrgovic in a rematch. As it is now........:shakehead:

    We've seen how raw power and athleticism helped Ngannou against Fury. Bakole is similar but has much more boxing experience.
     
    RJJFan, Dec 7, 2023
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  10. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This fight is trinket worthy.
     
    Dangerwood84, Dec 7, 2023
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  11. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Don't see it happening. Fwank will put on the usual no marks.
     
    On The Money, Dec 7, 2023
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  12. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is a phenomenal fight. Zhang is a monster, he looks a bit more polished Bakole is a monster he looks a bit fitter.

    Fire works guaranteed here and the sort of fight that will interest me and most hard cores as much as the main event. These are the cards this sport desperately needs.
     
    iceferg, Dec 7, 2023
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  13. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Better version of Joe Joyce. I think he'd do better against Zhang. Not sure he wins, but he puts up a fight.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Dec 7, 2023
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  14. Serge

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    Yes. Hrgovic was able to hit Big Bang a lot, Bakole is a lot heavier than Hrgovic and hits harder
     
    Serge, Dec 7, 2023
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