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Zhilei Zhang tells boxing fans two reasons he wants to beat Deontay Wilder

Ash Rose
Zhilei Zhang tells boxing fans two reasons he wants to beat Deontay WilderMatchroom
The two will meet in the Queensbury vs. Matchroom 5 on 5.

Next month Zhilei Zhang returns to action as he takes on Deontay Wilder as part of the Queensbury vs. Matchroom 5 vs. 5 event in Saudi Arabia. 

It will be the first time the Chinese fighter steps back into the ring following his defeat to Joseph Parker on the undercard to Anthony Joshua's fight with Francis Ngannou in March. 

However, Zhang is now totally focused on his meeting with Wilder, and talking exclusively to DAZN courtesy of Free Bets, he has promised fans it will be a fight not to be missed. 

"My whole priority and my focus is on June the 1st," Zhang said. 

"I’m looking forward to it. Anything is possible if you dream about it.

"Listen, it’s going to be fireworks. Don’t stand up, go to the bathroom on the night – anything could happen when Chinese Power is fighting Alabama Power. It’s going to be explosive." 

The 5 vs. 5 concept is the first of its kind, and further events in the same mould have already been mooted by both promotions. Zhang is excited by the format and the idea of representing a team on the night. 

Adding: "It’s a new system, we have two promoters looking to prove they have the best talent. It’s going to be very exciting for fans to watch.

"I’m aware it’s a team event, so I won’t just be fighting for myself but for the glory of the whole team." 

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