Chinese heavyweight champion Zhilei Zhang called out Tyson Fury after knocking out Joe Joyce in their rematch on Saturday night.
Zhang is now the WBO interim heavyweight champion, and a fight with Fury would be a huge event for both men.
Fury is the WBC and lineal heavyweight champion, and he is considered to be one of the best boxers in the world.
Zhang is a rising star in the heavyweight division, and he has a lot of power. He has also shown that he can take a punch, as he survived a tough first fight with Joyce.
In the post-fight interview, Zhang asked the crowd, “Do you want to see me shut Tyson Fury up?”
“I feel very happy – like I said beforehand, it’s going to end sooner. I wanted everyone to see this Chinese power again. We came here to entertain the crowd.” Zhang added.
It is not clear if Fury will accept Zhang’s challenge, but it is a fight that would interest many boxing fans.
It would be a clash of two different styles, with Fury’s size and reach against Zhang’s power and aggression. It would also be a big opportunity for Zhang to make a name for himself on the world stage.
Zhang is a popular figure in China, and a fight with Fury would be a massive event in the country. It would also be a test of Zhang’s skills against the best heavyweight in the world.
Fury has not yet responded to Zhang’s callout, but he is known for being open to big fights.
If Fury does accept the challenge, it would be a huge event for the heavyweight division and for boxing fans around the world.
Fury has also expressed interest in fighting Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou, so it is unclear who he will ultimately choose to face next.
However, Zhang’s callout is a reminder that he is one of the top contenders in the heavyweight division, and he is ready to face the best fighters in the world.
