Elephant News reporter Song Shuangqing
In the early morning of March 9, Beijing time, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will usher in a high-profile heavyweight boxing showdown, and boxer Zhang Zhilei from Henan, China, will challenge New Zealand boxing champion Joseph Parker. This bout has attracted the attention of fans around the world.
In the early morning of March 8, the pre-game weighing ceremony of this game was also completed in Riyadh as scheduled: Zhang Zhilei 2916 lbs., Parker 2476 pounds. Although Zhang Zhilei has a certain advantage in weight, he also admits that physical fitness will be a big test.
Before the fight, the two fighters showcased their preparation prowess, showcasing the tension in the run-up to the showdown through open training. In the WBO (World Boxing Organization) Heavyweight Transitional Championship held in London, England last September, China's "boxing champion" Zhang Zhilei defeated British star Joyce to win the gold belt in this division. So, will Zhang be able to make good on his pre-fight promise to end Parker's challenge with a knockout victory, or will he be countered by Parker's flexible combinations? In the early morning of March 9th, we witnessed it together.
*: Elephant News).