Deontay Wilder Suffers Second Consecutive Defeat
Former Heavyweight Champion Falls to Zhilei Zhang
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - June 1, 2024
In a highly anticipated clash of heavyweight contenders, Zhilei Zhang handed former champion Deontay Wilder his second consecutive defeat in front of a packed crowd at the Freedom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Wilder, once considered one of the most feared punchers in the division, struggled to find his rhythm against the taller and more agile Zhang. Despite landing a few early jabs, Wilder hesitated on a right-hand attempt, allowing Zhang to capitalize. A well-timed left hook sent Wilder crashing to the canvas in the fourth round, with the referee immediately waving off the fight.
The victory marks a significant upset for Zhang, who improves his record to an unblemished 27-2-1. Wilder, now 43-4-1, must now face the harsh reality that his dreams of regaining a heavyweight title may be slipping away.
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