Zhilei Zhang expressed his frustration towards Anthony Joshua during an appearance on The MMA Hour. Zhang, who had a previous encounter with Joshua in amateur boxing, believes that Joshua is avoiding a potential professional rematch with him. Despite his eagerness for a second bout, Zhang is skeptical about Joshua’s willingness to step into the ring with him again.
Fresh from a knockout win against Deontay Wilder, Zhang is eyeing significant fights as he nears his 41st birthday. While Joshua is preparing to fight Daniel Dubois for the IBF belt, Zhang’s next opponent is still up in the air. The idea of a rematch between Joshua and Zhang, who crossed paths during the London 2012 Olympics, could pique fan interest.
Zhang questions Joshua’s choice of opponents, implying that the British boxer might not be up for the challenge. He also hints at a lack of enthusiasm from Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, to orchestrate the fight. As the boxing community anticipates Joshua’s match against Dubois, the possibility of a Joshua-Zhang rematch remains uncertain.
