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The upcoming boxing match between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang is generating a lot of buzz in the boxing community. Here’s a pre-fight analysis based on the information available:

Date and Venue: The fight is scheduled for June 1, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia1.

Fighters’ Background:
Deontay Wilder, known as “The Bronze Bomber,” has a professional record of 43-3-1, with most of his victories coming by way of knockout. He stands at 6’7″ with an 83″ reach2.
Zhilei Zhang, nicknamed “Big Bang,” has a record of 26-2-1. He is slightly shorter at 6’6″ and has an 80″ reach2.

Recent Performances: Both fighters are coming off losses to Joseph Parker, with Zhang losing by majority decision and Wilder by unanimous decision2. Zhang had a fantastic year in 2023, defeating Joe Joyce twice, which revived his career at 40 years old3.

Styles and Strategies:
Wilder is known for his powerful right hand and aggressive style. However, he has been criticized for his performance when forced to fight going backward4.
Zhang, with 21 of his victories coming via knockout, will likely use his strength to try for an early knockout. His style could trouble Wilder, especially if he manages to push Wilder back4.

Community Predictions: The Tapology community is somewhat divided, with 57% favoring Zhang and 43% backing Wilder. The predictions indicate a slight edge towards Zhang, possibly due to his recent form and Wilder’s struggles in his last few fights1.

Betting Odds: Zhang is entering the fight as a moderate underdog with odds of +220, while Wilder is the moderate favorite at -2901.

This fight promises to be an exciting clash of styles, with both fighters looking to bounce back from their recent defeats and make a statement in the heavyweight division. It will be interesting to see if Wilder can adjust his strategy to handle Zhang’s power and if Zhang can maintain his momentum from his successful 2023 campaign.

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