During the latest press conference, Zhilei Zhang entertained the crowd with his belief that Eddie Hearn, the promoter, appointed Deontay Wilder as the Team captain in his Matchroom stable as a means to secure a deal by flattering him. The validity of Zhang’s claim remains uncertain, but a knockout win over Wilder in their upcoming fight could bolster Zhang’s worthiness for a contract.
The highly-anticipated face-off between Wilder and Zhang is scheduled for this Saturday in a 12-round heavyweight clash, to be broadcast live on DAZN PPV as part of the ‘5 vs. 5’ Matchroom vs. Queensberry event at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Both fighters, coming off recent losses, are eager for a victory to sustain their appeal, particularly given their advancing age.
Wilder, renowned for his fighting spirit, conveyed his determination to triumph during the press conference, drawing parallels between his resolve and the legendary boxer Ali. Nonetheless, Zhang suspects Wilder might be running low on firepower and incapable of enduring the assault from the robust ‘Big Bang’ on fight night.
While Zhang casts doubt on Wilder’s performance decline, Hearn refutes allegations of appointing Wilder as team captain solely for a promotional agreement, highlighting the former champion’s elite status and potential for a strong comeback.
With the highly-anticipated battle drawing near, fans are eager to witness if Wilder’s warrior mentality can outmatch Zhang’s power and secure a triumph inside the ring.
