In a jaw-dropping moment that lit up Saudi Arabia's boxing scene, China's heavyweight hero Zhang Zhilei delivered a career-defining KO against former world champ Deontay Wilder at the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 event. The bout ended explosively in Round 5 when Zhang landed a cinematic counter right hook, sending Wilder spiraling before sealing the deal with a fight-ending punch.
Wilder, known for his 'Bronze Bomber' resilience, struggled to recover as the referee stopped the match. At 41, Zhang—nicknamed 'Big Bang'—proved age is just a number, declaring this win his ticket back to title contention. The victory also clinched a clean sweep for Frank Warren's Queensberry team.
Fans worldwide are buzzing: Could this be Zhang's golden ticket to a heavyweight championship shot? One thing's clear—Riyadh just witnessed boxing history.
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Zhang Zhilei KOs Deontay Wilder in Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 event
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