Fury in Zhilei Zhang’s sights if ‘Big Bang’ overcomes Joe Joyce once more
‘Big Bang’ defeated the ‘The Juggernaut’ at the Copper Box Arena in London again in April by means of technical knockout.
It was the primary lack of Joyce’s skilled profession and noticed him vanquish the WBO interim heavyweight title.
The 36-year-old suffered an eye fixed damage however has now recovered as the 2 put together to fulfill once more.
A rematch on the identical venue will happen on September 23, with Zhang eyeing his subsequent opponent.
Reports had instructed the 40-year-old would meet WBC and Ring journal heavyweight champion Fury after initially beating Joyce.
Still, whereas that potential assembly has been delayed, Zhang says he needs a shot at Fury ought to he inflict one other defeat upon Joyce.
“After Joyce, fighting with Tyson Fury would be my next target,” he instructed CGTN Europe.
“Last time I made history, the best inheritance of history is to create new history. Creating a new history of the Chinese in the field of boxing is my mission and my original intention.
“People always think Chinese boxing can’t produce heavyweight boxers, and Chinese boxing can’t compete with European and American boxing. I don’t agree. I believe Chinese boxing will definitely occupy the most central position on the international stage.”
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