In a thrilling match held in Riyadh on Sunday, Zhilei Zhang delivered a remarkable knockout to Deontay Wilder in the fifth round.
Both fighters stepped into the ring with a determination to prove themselves, as they had previously faced setbacks in matches against Joseph Parker. Zhang wasted no time in asserting his dominance, unleashing a flurry of punches that included a devastating right hook in the second round, which sent Wilder reeling towards the ropes.
Wilder, renowned for his knockout ability, seemed hesitant in the fourth and fifth rounds, adopting a more cautious approach. However, Zhang’s relentless aggression proved overwhelming.
A series of powerful strikes culminated in Wilder’s head crashing onto the canvas, leaving him visibly disoriented.
As the former WBC champion struggled to regain his composure, the referee made the decision to end the fight, securing a definitive victory for Zhang. This defeat raises doubts about Wilder’s future in the sport, including his highly anticipated match against Anthony Joshua, and prompts speculation about the possibility of his retirement from boxing altogether.
