Deontay Wilder's mother, Deborah Wilder, expressed pride and a sense of closure after her son suffered a fifth-round knockout against Zhilei Zhang, likely marking the end of his boxing career. She emphasized celebrating his achievements, including his tenure as WBC heavyweight champion and his role in revitalizing American boxing. Wilder, who has a record of 43-4-1 with 42 knockouts, hinted at retirement before the fight and has not addressed the media since.
Anthony Joshua had a nonchalant reaction to Deontay Wilder's knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang, suggesting Wilder could still continue his career but acknowledging the inevitability of aging. Joshua's plans to fight Wilder may be altered, with Daniel Dubois now a potential next opponent.
Zhilei Zhang delivered a brutal knockout to Deontay Wilder in the fifth round of their heavyweight clash at the 5 vs. 5: Queensberry vs. Matchroom event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This victory marked a significant comeback for Zhang after a previous loss, while Wilder continues to struggle to regain his former momentum following defeats by Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker.
Zhilei Zhang delivered a brutal knockout to Deontay Wilder in the main event of 5 vs. 5: Queensberry vs. Matchroom at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The decisive blow came at 1:51 of Round 5, marking a significant win for Zhang after a previous loss to Joseph Parker. Wilder, who has struggled to regain momentum since his losses to Tyson Fury, suffered another setback with this knockout.
Zhilei Zhang achieved a significant victory by defeating Deontay Wilder with a 5th-round TKO in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, potentially ending Wilder's career. Zhang, who outweighed Wilder by over 68 pounds, used his size and southpaw stance to dominate the fight, culminating in a decisive counter right hook. This win marks a major comeback for Zhang, who is now eyeing the heavyweight championship currently held by Oleksandr Usyk.
Zhilei Zhang defeated Deontay Wilder by KO in the fifth round of their heavyweight bout, raising questions about Wilder's future in boxing as he has now lost four of his last five matches. Zhang's victory was part of a clean sweep for Queensberry in their 5v5 event against Matchroom, winning $3 million in Riyadh.
Zhilei Zhang defeated former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder with a fifth-round TKO, keeping himself in contention for a future title shot. Wilder, who has now lost two consecutive fights, struggled to deliver his signature power punches. The fight was part of a card that saw Queensbury Boxing sweep Matchroom Boxing 10-0.
Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder in the fifth round of their heavyweight bout in Saudi Arabia, marking Wilder's fourth defeat in his last five fights. Wilder, who had hinted at possible retirement before the fight, was overpowered by Zhang's massive right hand. Zhang, weighing 68 pounds more than Wilder, absorbed Wilder's earlier punches before delivering the decisive knockout. This victory improved Zhang's record to 27-2-1, while Wilder's record fell to 43-4-1.
In a unique 5v5 boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zhilei Zhang defeated Deontay Wilder via fifth-round TKO. Daniel Dubois won against Filip Hrgovic by eighth-round TKO due to cuts. Dmitry Bivol triumphed over Malik Zinad with a sixth-round TKO, Hamzah Sheeraz beat Austin Williams in the 11th round, and Nick Ball secured a split decision victory over Raymond Ford. Willy Hutchinson also won by unanimous decision against Craig Richards.
Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang face off in Saudi Arabia, both seeking to revive their championship hopes after recent losses to Joseph Parker. Wilder, known for his knockout power, has shown recent passivity, while Zhang is aggressive but tends to fade late in fights. The undercard features notable bouts including Filip Hrgovic vs. Daniel Dubois and Dmitrii Bivol vs. Malik Zinad. Predictions are uncertain, hinging on which version of Wilder shows up. Expert pick leans towards Zhang via unanimous decision.
Tony Bellew predicts an exciting fight between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, with Wilder getting off the canvas to win by stoppage. Both fighters are coming off losses to Joseph Parker and face a must-win situation to stay relevant in the heavyweight division. The fight will take place on June 1 in Saudi Arabia and will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
The Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang fight card will take place on Saturday at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the main card starting at 2 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view. The headliners are expected to make their ring walks around 6 p.m. ET. The event features six bouts, including Dmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad for the WBA light heavyweight title.
Zhilei Zhang defeated Deontay Wilder via a fifth-round knockout in their boxing match at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Wilder, known for his powerful punches, struggled throughout the fight and was ultimately overwhelmed by Zhang's size and strategy. This loss marks another setback for Wilder, who has now lost four of his last five fights. Zhang, who previously lost his WBO interim heavyweight title, aims to use this victory to propel himself back into title contention.
Zhilei Zhang weighed in 68.2 pounds heavier than Deontay Wilder ahead of their heavyweight fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both fighters are looking to bounce back from losses to Joseph Parker. Zhang weighed 282.8 pounds, while Wilder was 214.6 pounds. Despite the weight difference, Wilder has a 1-inch height advantage and will serve as team captain for Matchroom Boxing in the Frank Warren-Eddie Hearn 5 vs. 5 event. The winning promoter will earn $3 million.
Joseph Parker secured a majority-decision victory over Zhilei Zhang in a heavyweight fight, despite being floored twice, positioning himself for another shot at a heavyweight title. In another bout, Rey Vargas retained the WBC featherweight world title after a split draw with Nick Ball, who knocked him down twice. Israil Madrimov captured the vacant WBA junior middleweight title with a fifth-round stoppage of Magomed Kurbanov, setting his sights on holding all four belts in the division.
