'Big Bang' Zhang Zhilei's explosive glove story
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Updated: 2024-06-26 09:17
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After his stunning knockout of WBC world heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, recently, Chinese heavyweight boxer Zhang Zhilei — nicknamed the "Big Bang" — became a household name in China.
During an exclusive interview with China Daily show Tracking Success, Zhang said that he did not enjoy boxing when he first took up the sport as a teenager, as he was always found himself trapped in the corner. Then, one afternoon, standing at crossroads between his dormitory and the boxing gym, he decided he was going to punch back. Now, at the age of 41, Zhang continues to chase the chance to fight for the next victory. To find out more, click the video.
