Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Two Heavyweights on the Comeback Trail Clash in Riyadh on June 1

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Both fighters have recent setbacks; Wilder lost to Tyson Fury, Zhang defeated by Joseph Parker despite flooring him twice
Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang to face off in a heavyweight boxing match on June 1, 2024
Wilder, former WBC champion, has lost three out of last four fights and needs a victory to remain relevant
Winner earns valuable points for their team in the Frank Warren-Eddie Hearn 5 vs. 5 event
Zhang ranked No. 6 in ESPN's heavyweight rankings with record of 26-2-1 and significant size advantage
Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Two Heavyweights on the Comeback Trail Clash in Riyadh on June 1

Deontay Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight champion, is set to face off against Zhilei Zhang in a highly anticipated boxing match on June 1, 2024. The event will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and will be broadcasted on DAZN pay-per-view.

Wilder, who has finished an impressive 42 out of his 43 professional wins via knockout, has lost three out of his past four contests since 2020 against Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. With a record of 1-3 in his last four fights, Wilder is at a crossroads in his career and desperately needs a victory to remain relevant in the sport's glamour division.

Zhang, who is ranked No. 6 in ESPN's heavyweight rankings, will have a significant size advantage over Wilder as he weighed 282.8 pounds at the weigh-in compared to Wilder's 214.6 pounds. Zhang has a record of 26-2-1 with 21 knockouts and is coming off a majority decision loss to Joseph Parker in March.

Both fighters have had recent setbacks, with Wilder losing to Fury in December, 2023 and Zhang being defeated by Parker despite flooring him twice during the fight. The winner of this bout will earn valuable points for their team in the Frank Warren-Eddie Hearn 5 vs. 5 event.

The undercard of the event features several intriguing matchups, including Filip Hrgovic vs. Daniel Dubois in a heavyweight bout and Dmitry Bivol's WBA light heavyweight title defense against Malik Zinad.

Wilder and Zhang both weighed in significantly differently from their previous fights. Wilder weighed 1 pound less than he did against Parker but came in far lighter than his career heaviest of 238 pounds in the trilogy bout with Tyson Fury. Zhang, on the other hand, weighed a staggering 68.2 pounds more than Wilder.

The following is a breakdown of the weigh-ins for each fighter:

Deontay Wilder: 214.6 pounds (97 kg) Zhilei Zhang: 282.8 pounds (130 kg) Filip Hrgovic: 247.4 pounds (112 kg) Daniel Dubois: 245.8 pounds (110.6 kg) Dmitry Bivol: 175 pounds (79.3 kg) Malik Zinad: 174.2 pounds (79 kg) Hamzah Sheeraz: 159.6 pounds (72.4 kg) Austin Williams: 159.4 pounds (72.3 kg) Raymond Ford: 125.4 pounds (56.8 kg) Nick Ball: 125.8 pounds (56.9 kg) Willy Hutchinson: 174 pounds (78.9 kg) Craig Richards: 174.2 pounds (79 kg)


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • The article does not mention the exact location of Wilder's losses to Fury and Parker, making it difficult to verify the details of those fights
  • The article states that Zhang flooring Dubois twice during their fight, but this is not mentioned in any reputable sources

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Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Live round-by-round updates

MMA Fighting - UFC News And Analysis Site (UFC) Shaun Al-Shatti Saturday, 01 June 2024 06:01
  • Unique Points
    • Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang live round-by-round updates are available on MMA Fighting for Saturday’s boxing match at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    • Deontay Wilder has finished 42 out of his 43 professional wins via knockout but has lost three out of his past four contests since 2020 against Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker.
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

80%

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Zhilei Zhang 68.2 pounds heavier than Deontay Wilder at weigh-in

NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Mike Coppinger Saturday, 01 June 2024 19:58
  • Unique Points
    • Zhilei Zhang weighed 282.8 pounds and Deontay Wilder weighed 214.6 pounds at the weigh-in for their upcoming heavyweight fight.
    • Zhang is ranked No. 6 and Wilder is ranked No. 7 in ESPN’s heavyweight rankings.
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    Mike Coppinger, author of the article and ESPN Boxing Insider, has a financial interest in the outcome of the fight between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang as he will earn points for his team if Wilder wins. The article also mentions that Wilder stands to earn $3 million for this fight, further highlighting the financial incentive.
    • 's Zhang weighed in at 264 pounds, while ’s Wilder was listed at 255.8 pounds.', 'Wilder stands to earn four points for his team if he can add Zhang to his list of 42 knockouts.'
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      None Found At Time Of Publication

    97%

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    Wilder vs. Zhang Results: Live updates of the boxing 5v5 undercard and main event

    MMA Fighting - UFC News And Analysis Site (UFC) Shaun Al-Shatti Saturday, 01 June 2024 06:00
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      • Willy Hutchinson defeated Craig Richards via unanimous decision in an undercard fight.
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      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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    96%

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    Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Date, time, how to watch, background

    Boxing Junkie Michael Rosenthal Thursday, 30 May 2024 00:29
    • Unique Points
      • Deontay Wilder returns to the ring against Zhilei Zhang in the main event of a pay-per-view card on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
      • Former heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder is at a crossroads with a record of 1-3 in his last four fights.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (95%)
      No formal fallacies found. There are no appeals to authority or inflammatory rhetoric. The author does not make any dichotomous depictions of the subject matter or the individuals involved in it. However, there is a slight tendency towards sensationalism and exaggeration, which slightly reduces the score.
      • A victory over Zhang could lead to one more title shot.
      • Another loss could end his career as an elite fighter, particularly if he’s not competitive.
      • The 38-year-old Alabamian’s only victory in the last four-plus years was a first-round stoppage of Robert Helenius in October 2022.
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