Zhilei Zhang (Chinese: 张志磊; pinyin: Zhāng Zhìlěi; born May 2, 1983) is a Chinese professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim heavyweight title from 2023 to 2024.

Zhang lost one point for holding in round nine. Graham knocked down twice in round one. Gogita Gorgiladze knock down 3 times in the very first Round. Pro debut for Zhang.

Jan 17, 2025 · Zhilei Zhang says he’s ready to prove his mettle when he comes up against Agit Kabayel on February 22. The Chinese heavyweight is expected to return to the ring against Germany’s...

Sep 23, 2023 · Zhilei Zhang took another step toward a world heavyweight title shot with a convincing third-round knockout of Joe Joyce in Saturday's rematch.

Feb 14, 2024 · A decade after leaving for the U.S. to embark on a professional career, Zhilei Zhang is making waves in the heavyweight division—while drumming up interest in the sport back home.

Sep 4, 2024 · Zhilei Zhang has been involved in some of the best heavyweight match-ups of the last two years. The Olympic Silver Medalist stopped the previously unstoppable Joe Joyce twice in 2023 before stepping through the ropes with Joseph Parker in March of this year.

Apr 16, 2023 · Zhang Zhilei is a Chinese boxer best known for winning a silver medal in the Super heavyweight class at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Zhang also won a bronze medal at the world amateur championships in 2007 and 2009 at super heavyweight.

Zhilei Zhang is a Chinese boxer, who competes in the heavyweight division. As a professional athlete, Zhang has been performing for 10 years. Zhilei was born in Zhoukou, China, on May 2, 1983.

Apr 16, 2023 · China’s Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang has set his sights on Ukraine’s heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk after dealing Britain’s Joe Joyce his first professional defeat.

Dec 15, 2023 · Zhang Zhilei: How a Kid From Henan Became World Heavyweight Champion Zhang Zhilei made history in April when he secured the WBO interim heavyweight title, defeating hometown favorite Joe Joyce. But for the Chinese boxing maverick nicknamed “Big Bang,” the more than 20-year journey to fame and success has been one of hard work, dedication ...