I've always been optimistic about the heavyweight boxing showdown between Chinese boxing hero Zhang Zhilei and American bronze bomber Wilder on June 1, citing the Chinese giant's self-discipline and Wilder's addiction to hallucinogens and sensory stimulation that he lost the heart of a champion. However, according to the latest news, Zhang Zhilei has reached a record weight of 296 pounds (about 269 pounds), which is not a good sign.
We know that the reason why Zhang Zhilei and Parker failed was because of their lack of physical reserves, and after 8 rounds, they rarely punched, and were even slandered for "fake boxing". After the game, European and American media sharply pointed out that Zhang Zhilei was too heavy, and suggested that he lose weight quickly, so as to make himself more flexible and durable. At that time, Zhang Zhilei's 291.6-pound body was re-high, and he was criticized by the media as incomplete, but now if 296 pounds is not controlled, it looks like it is going to break through the 300-pound mark!
There is no weight limit in the heavyweight class, and there is no need to lose weight for the sake of competition, but that doesn't mean that the bigger the fighter, the better, because too much weight puts a heavy burden on the heart. In particular, Zhang Zhilei had a kidney problem, and after a match with Forrest in 2021, his kidney failed, his heart was uncomfortable, he lost consciousness, and almost died in the ring. Zhang Zhilei's agent recalled: "It was the first time I saw a person so close to death. ”
Zhang Zhilei's fists are heavy enough that he doesn't need to rely on gaining weight to improve the deterrent power of heavy punches, and now his problem is that his physical fitness is insufficient, and his internal organs cannot continue to run the body at a high load. Therefore, Zhang Zhilei should not gain weight at present, but should reduce it, only in this way can he make himself lighter and more free, so that he can face the game with ease, even if it is 12 rounds.
Wilder is a well-known heavy gunner, and although his strength has been greatly reduced because of his involvement in drugs, it is also fatal to let him be punched. The most important thing for Zhang Zhilei now is to be "flexible" and "sober", not to give Wilder a chance to hit hard, and then crush his opponent through technical superiority. In any case, 300 pounds will not allow Zhang to stay fit and mentally alert throughout the race.