In the main event of the ‘5 Vs. 5’ card held in Saudi Arabia, Zhilei Zhang emerged victorious over Deontay Wilder with a fifth-round knockout. The pivotal moment occurred when “Big Bang” landed a powerful right hand that staggered Wilder, leaving him disoriented and unable to continue. Another right hand followed, knocking Wilder down for the count. The fight concluded at 1:51 into the fifth round. Zhang, aged 41, improved his record to 27-2-1(22), while 38-year-old Wilder’s record now stands at 43-4-1(42).
The bout commenced with a slow tempo as both boxers approached cautiously. Zhang seized control in the later rounds, delivering the decisive one-two punch combination that ended the match. This victory signals a possible end to Wilder’s boxing journey. Zhang’s limited punching activity could pose challenges against more aggressive adversaries, as evidenced in his earlier bout with Joseph Parker. Nevertheless, Zhang’s knockout performance tonight is bound to have a significant impact on his career trajectory.
Queensbury’s complete triumph over Matchroom resulted in a 5-0 victory margin. Zhang’s future remains uncertain, but he undeniably poses a threat to any contender in the heavyweight category.
